Events Calendar
The Environmental Center organizes public events and education programs for the Fort Lewis campus and the larger community to inspire action. Past speakers hosted by the EC include: Vandana Shiva, David Orr, John Todd, and Derrick Jensen. We also host fundraisers during the fall and spring semester to support students working at the EC. If you have a relevant public event that you’d like us to list? Email: envcenter@fortlewis.edu.
EC Events
Wednesday, November 11th – Leveraging the Unique Power of Local Living Economies
What: Michelle Long, Executive Director of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) comes to Durango with a presentation on how communities can restructure their economies to become more sustainable and self-reliant. She will draw upon her experience as co-founder of Sustainable Connections, one of the leading locally-owned, business alliances in the country and a leader in sustainable local economic development in and around Bellingham, Washington. Sponsored by Local First, the Environmental Center, and the Fort Lewis College Environmental Studies Program.
When: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Fort Lewis College Ballroom
Cost: Free
For more information: Call the Environmental Center at 247-7676
Thursday, November 12th – EC Workshop Series: Grantwriting
What: Learn about the ins and outs and ups and downs of grantwriting for a small non-profit organization. We will look at examples of different grants, talk about the process of building relationships with potential funders, and the basic outline for a grant proposal. Participants are encouraged to bring specific projects that they want to find funding for.
When: 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Where: Senate Chambers, 163 Student Union Building
For more information: Call the Environmental Center at 247-7676
Other Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 11th – Green Business Roundtable: Building Sustainable Communities with Local Business
What: Michelle Long, Executive Director of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) and co-founder of Sustainable Connections in Bellingham, WA will speaking on how locally-owned, independent businesses can lead the way toward sustainable local economic development. Sponsored by Local First and San Juan Citizen’s Alliance
When: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: Henry Strater Theatre 699 Main Avenue Durango, Colorado
Cost: $15 for lunch
For more information: To reserve a space call San Juan Citizen’s Alliance at 259-3583 or by email to tracy@sanjuancitizens.org
If you have an event that you want posted on our events calender email us at ec_communications@fortlewis.edu.
Thursday, November 12th - Continuing Education Course: Lighting Control
What: This class will discuss lighting control terminology; identify benefits of lighting control; differentiate between various types of lighting control solutions; clarify common misconceptions and explore design considerations.
When: 12:00 noon
Where: Cobalt Automation Inc. Operations Office, 3577 Main Avenue
Cost: Free
For more information: Contact Cathy Gaskell at 970-247-8021 or cgaskell@cobaltautomation.com.
Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd - Around the World in Eighty Pairs of Shoes
What: Join alternative horizons as they journey around the world exploring fashions from Japan to Paris to the Wild West. Bid on eccentric footware and many other items at the Silent Auction
When: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Henry Strater Theatre
Cost: $20 general seating, $30 runway seating
For more information: Go to www.alternativehorizons.org or call the phone number at 970-247-4374
