Earth week at the new school 2016

The New School demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and addressing the climate crisis through a weeklong series of programs and events in celebration of Earth Week.

April 18-26, 2016

WHAT:	Earth Week at The New School is dedicated to championing environmental justice, inspiring activism through artistic expression and design, fostering professional opportunities in environmental sectors, promoting sustainable practices, and advancing sustainability in New York City and the world. #earthweek #climatecitizen
WHO:	Cyrill Gutsch, Parley for the Oceans Alexander Taylor, Designer Chris Jordan, Filmmaker, Environmentalist Sally Kohn, Political Commentator for CNN Kate Levy, Documentary Filmmaker, Artist, Media Activist Brentin Mock, Staff Writer, CityLab at The Atlantic Jeremey Pickard and Lani Fu, Captain and First Mate, Superhero Clubhouse in-site collaborative, an international collective of designers & researchers Alison Carey, Public Programming and Logistics Manager at Parsons Paris Ana Baptista, Ph.D, Associate Director of the Tishman Environment and Design Center and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice of Environmental Policy and Sustainability at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy Michelle DePass, Dean of Milano & Tishman Professor of Environmental Policy and Management. Director, Tishman Environment and Design Center
WHEN	New School Climate Ribbon Tying Monday, April 18th to Saturday, April 23rd, 12pm - 1pm Vera List Courtyard, Alvin Johnson/J.M. Kaplan Hall 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011 TEDC Faculty Research Panel Monday, April 18th, 12pm - 2pm Bob and Sheila Hoerle Lecture Hall, University Center, UL105, UL 105 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003 TEDC Student Scholars Lunch and Learn: Earth Week 2016 Tuesday, April 19th, 12pm 79 Fifth Avenue, 1618, New York, NY 10003 Parley for the Oceans Tuesday, April 19th, time TBD John L. Tishman Auditorium, University Center 63 Fifth Avenue, Room U100, New York, NY 10003 Green Jobs and Social Justice: Student and Alumni Networking Event: Earth Week 2016 Tuesday, April 19th, 4pm Starr Foundation Hall, University Center, UL 102 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003 Green Jobs and Social Justice: A Panel Discussion with Leaders in the Field Tuesday, April 19th, 6pm Bob and Sheila Hoerle Lecture Hall, University Center, UL105, UL 105 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003 Street Seats Installation Wednesday, April 20th, 11:00am University Center, Corner of 5th Avenue and 13th Street 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY "Irresistible Resistance" Pop-Up Print Shop Wednesday, April 20th, 2:00pm - 6:00pm 2 W. 13th St. Lobby Irresistible Resistance Wednesday, April 20th, 6pm The Auditorium, Alvin Johnson/J.M. Kaplan Hall 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011 Sustainability Tech at The New School  Thursday, April 21st, 10am to 11am Klein Conference Room, Room A510, Alvin Johnson/J.M. Kaplan Hall Room 510, 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011 SURE House: A Model of Resiliency Thursday, April 21st, 6pm  Bob and Sheila Hoerle Lecture Hall, University Center, UL105, UL 105 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003 Food Pantry Kickoff Event: Open House and Food Drive  Friday, April 22nd, 12pm - 4pm 6 East 16th Street, 12th Floor New School Clothing Swap Friday, April 22nd, 11am - 1pm Lobby, Sheila C. Johnson Design Center 2 West 13th Street/66 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY Sustainapalooza III Saturday, April 23rd, 10:30am Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, Arnhold Hall 55 West 13th Street, Room I-202, New York, NY 10011 Slow Death: Black Health and Environmental Justice Tuesday, April 26th, 6:00pm John L. Tishman Auditorium, University Center 63 Fifth Avenue, Room U100, New York, NY 10003
WHERE	Select events will also be livestreamed at http://new.livestream.com/TheNewSchool
TICKETS	The event is free, but members of the media must rsvp with Will Wilbur at [email protected] or 212.229.5667 x 3990.

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Earth week at the new school 2016

The New School demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and addressing the climate crisis through a weeklong series of programs and events in celebration of Earth Week. April 18-26, 2016

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION

PRESS RELEASE

The New School demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and addressing the climate crisis through a weeklong series of programs and events in celebration of Earth Week.

April 18-26, 2016