“Food Ethics in Practice: Farm Forward and the Better Food Foundation”

This talk focuses on Tuminello's advocacy work for the nonprofit organization's Farm Forward and the Better Food Foundation. Using examples of specific projects that he has led or contributed to since 2011 (including recent and upcoming events and programs), he will discuss how these efforts to build a just, equitable, and sustainable food system both inform and are informed by my philosophical research, illustrating the importance of feedback loops in the relationship between theory and practice.

Focus on the environment is one of the four Universal Apostolic Priorities of the Society of Jesus. Join in prayer for the grace to live collaboratively with our natural resources.

Bees were a favorite topic in Greek and Roman literature and feature prominently in similes, metaphors, and allegories across genres. However, how does a reader identify effective and innovative imagery and how does a reader know when an image is descriptive or allegorical? These questions become even more complicated when there is a several thousand year time difference. In order to decode these ancient references, one must not only have an understanding of what bees are like, but must also reconstruct what an ancient reader thought bees were like.

What to expect

Travel time is approximately one hour to launch site. Four to five hours is spent in a canoe. No experience is necessary. Life jackets will be provided and worn at all times. Pay close attention to the weather on the day of the trip and dress accordingly in layers. Remember it is often 10 - 15 degrees cooler over water. We go rain or shine as long as the university is in session - no rain date!

What to bring

You'll want to bring the following items:

Greenhouse Gathering-Virtual Style!

Settle in on the grass of the Palm Court in front of a giant LED screen for Loyola student bands live-streamed from the rooftop Azby Greenhouse! Free snack-packs and drinks will be available, chat with student and community environmental groups, and adopt a greenhouse-grown plant for you or your mama and ‘dem!

Join Dr. White on his Earth Week canoe trip! Participants will spend an evening out on the waters of Manchac swamp canoeing with the group, and taking in the sights. 

Reservations for this event are open from April 1st to the 16th, and transportation will be provided. To make a reservation, visit MO 571 on Tues/Thurs 1:30-4:00pm with your $10 fee. 

What to bring

You'll want to bring the following items:

Snack foods and water because no stops are made to and from the launch site.

Dr. Donata Henry is a Senior Professor of the Practice in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She earned her PhD from Tulane and was offered a teaching position upon completion of her degree in 2005. Her research interests include the reproductive biology, behavioral and community ecology of birds.

Take part in our earth week themed scavenger hunt in City Park! The event is student led and includes first, second, third, and participation prizes. Supplies are limited however, so prizes are first come first serve. Participants with their own transportation also have the option to complete the hunt individually. 

Reservations for this event are open from April 1st to the 16th, and transportation will be provided. To make a reservation, email kjkahn@loyno.edu with your name and cell phone #.