REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR at https://bit.ly/CCC_AUSCP_EcologicalPathwayto receive the link.   In his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis “urgently appeals” for a “new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet.” We, the Notre Dame Minor in Sustainability and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, invite you to enter into that dialogue by forming a team from your campus organization or local parish to participate in the two-part workshop, The Pathway to Ecological Citizenship and Spirituality, organized by the Catholic Climate Covenant and the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests. Part One of the Workshop is an online Webinar that addresses the spiritual message of Laudato Si’:Welcome: Fr. Emmet Farrell, Founder Creation Care, Diocese of San Diego   Opening Prayer: Sr. Kathleen Warren, OSF.   "The Spirituality of Laudato Si and the Challenge to Respond" by Dr. Erin Lothes, Senior Manager of the Laudato Si Movement Animators' Program and Visiting Scholar, Center for Earth Ethics Part Two of the workshop is an in-person event at Notre Dame on September 18 that will be the live origination site for a national Webinar focused on climate change and how your organization or parish can become involved in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Click HERE bit.ly/ActionPart2for further information.If you have any questions about this event, contact Dr. Phil Sakimoto, Director of the Notre Dame Minor in Sustainability, at psakimot@nd.edu.   Sponsored by the Minor in Sustainability, Office of Sustainability, Catholic Climate Covenant, Association of U. S. Catholic Priests, and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.    Originally published at susminor.nd.edu.

Sponsored by the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development, the Sustainability Expo is part of the Fall Career Fair Week. Some companies, non-profit organizations, and other entities focused on jobs in green energy, the environment, and sustainability will be in this area. At the same time, there will be more opportunities throughout the other career areas on both the seventh and eighth floors. Originally published at energy.nd.edu.

As part of the 18th annual Notre Dame Energy Week, join Notre Dame alumnus Chuck Tuskan to learn about his 45 years of experience in the chemical industry. He was employed by both small and large companies and engaged with four startups during his career. Tuskan was with South Bend Ethanol (Vervio), a global biofuels company, before his current position as CEO of Tuskan Advisory. Spaces for this opportunity are limited and registration is required.  Charles J. (Chuck) Tuskan is a results-oriented leader with 45 years of extensive experience within the chemical industry, holding increased levels of responsibility in operations, technical, plant, and general management roles. He has held positions of project engineer, process/production engineer, production superintendent, technical manager, operations manager, plant manager, and general manager throughout his career, working in both large and small facilities for Union Carbide Linde, Pfizer, Stauffer/Rhodia/Solvay, GRACE, Royal/HBFuller, and South Bend Ethanol (recently acquired by Verbio, a global biofuels company). Chuck currently is the CEO of Tuskan Advisory. Chuck has been involved in and/or led four startups during his career. He has vast experience leading continuous improvement and change initiatives driving safe, efficient, and reliable operations while challenging complexity and status quo. Chuck earns trust at all levels while building cross-functional coalitions and energizes the workplace to new levels utilizing team-building, organizational, and motivational skills. Chuck earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Registration is required. Originally published at energy.nd.edu.

To attend this in-person event on September 18, PLEASE REGISTER at https://bit.ly/ActionReg so we can get a count for ordering food! Registration closes on September 5.   In his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis “urgently appeals” for a “new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet.” We, the Notre Dame Minor in Sustainability and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, invite you to enter into that dialogue by forming a team from your campus organization or local parish to participate in the two-part workshop, The Pathway to Ecological Citizenship and Spirituality, organized by the Catholic Climate Covenant and the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests. Part One of the Workshop is an online Webinar on September 11 that addresses the spiritual message of Laudato Si’. Part Two of the workshop is an in-person event on September 18 at Notre Dame that will be the live origination site for a national Webinar focused on climate change and how your organization or parish can become involved in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.  6:00 PM        Gathering reception with heavy hors 'd'oeuvres   6:30 PM         Begin live Webinar feed   Welcome by Fr. Emmett Farrell, Founder of Creation Care, Diocese of San Diego.   Opening Prayer by Fr. Stephen P. Newton, CSC, Executive Director, AUSCP.   “A Scientific Perspective of Our Climate Crisis” by Dr. Philip Sakimoto, Director of the Minor in Sustainability and Professor of the Practice in Physics and Astronomy, University of Notre Dame   “A Primer on the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform and Planning” by Notre Dame Alumna Dr. Christina Bagaglio Slentz, Director of Creation Care, Diocese of San Diego.   8:00 PM         Conversation and Dessert ReceptionParticipants coming by private car may drop off passengers at the McKenna Center and then drive across the street to the Morris Inn to obtain a parking pass and instructions on where to self-park. If you cannot come to Notre Dame, you may view the program part of the September 18 Part Two event online. For this, and to view the September 11 Part One Webinar online, register at https://bit.ly/ccc_AUSCP_EcologicalPathwayIf you have any questions about this event, contact Dr. Phil Sakimoto, Director of the Notre Dame Minor in Sustainability, at psakimot@nd.edu. Sponsored by the Minor in Sustainability, Office of Sustainability, Catholic Climate Covenant, Association of U. S. Catholic Priests, and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.  Originally published at susminor.nd.edu.

🏆 A Sustainability Cup Dorm Competition Event as part of the 18th annual Notre Dame Energy Week 🏆Do you know all of the work Notre Dame has done to reduce its carbon footprint? Join GreeND as they welcome Mark Hummel, Senior Director of Utilities and Maintenance, to speak about the energy landscape on Notre Dame’s campus. Learn about geothermal, solar, hydroelectric, and efficiency projects that are combining to reduce our carbon footprint even as we continue to grow. Biography Mark has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree from Western Michigan University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He has over 36 years of experience, primarily in the fields of commercial HVAC and energy production and distribution. He worked in the private sector for engineering consulting firms and a large temperature controls contractor prior to joining Notre Dame in 1994. Mark currently oversees a 7 member engineering staff as well as the Distribution Group and Building Controls Group within the Utilities Department. Vintage ND Energy shirts will be given out at this event while they last. Originally published at energy.nd.edu.

Sign up to take a guided tour of "green" spaces on campus and learn about the sustainability initiatives happening at Notre Dame. Only 20 spots are available, so don't wait to register! Registrations over 20 participants will be waitlisted and contacted if a spot becomes available. Register today with this link. This event is open to the public and weather-permitting.