"Toward a Sustainable Buffalo" Lecture Series Starts November 7

 

The “Toward a Sustainable Buffalo” Lecture Series is a collaborative effort by the Open Buffalo, Buffalo State’s Graduate School and the Center for Health and Social Research.  This two session series will feature distinguished community leaders, politicians, and other experts who will provide information about taking action on economic, environmental, and climate sustainability issues effecting Buffalo. The series will offer an interdisciplinary forum for discussing and addressing these issues.

Economic Justice Panel
Monday, November 7
6 - 8 p.m.
Butler Library 210

• Andrew Delmonte, Business Advisor and Coordinator of the Social Enterprise Center at Buffalo State
• Ulla Bak, Cofounder and President of Bak USA
• Steve Peraza, Policy Analyst for Partnership for the Public Good, lecturer in Buffalo State’s History and Social Studies Education department
• John Washington, Campaigns and Strategy Manager at PUSH Buffalo

Environmental and Climate Justice Panel
Monday, December 5
6 - 8 p.m.
Butler Library 210

• Eric Walker, Director of Energy Development and Management
• Harper Bishop, Economic and Climate Justice Coordinator at Open Buffalo
• Brittny Baxter, Upstate Legislative Organizer at New York Working Families
• Ulysees Wingo, Masten District Council Member, Buffalo Common Council

Both events are free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the events, including the speakers.

Online registration is not required, but is strongly encouraged.

Originally posted: October 2016