In celebration of Women\u2019s History Month, a film about pioneer environmentalist Rachel Carson will be shown a 5:30 p.m. March 5 at the Upper Lodge.<\/p>\n
A panel discussion about local green initiatives will follow, according to event organizers.<\/p>\n
\u201cA Sense of Wonder,\u201d tells the story of Rachel Carson\u2019s love of the natural world and her fight to defend it. A marine biologist, Carson detailed problems caused by synthetic pesticides in the 1960s. Her work led to bans on chemicals such as DDT and sparked a grassroots environmental movement. Director Kaiulani Lee presents Carson in a documentary style during the final year of her life at her home on the Maine coast.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honored to bring this story of an extraordinary woman to UCCS and to Colorado Springs,\u201d Abby Ferber, professor, Women\u2019s and Ethnic Studies, said. \u201cThis event is made possible by the Matrix Center for the Advancement of Social Equity and Inclusion at UCCS and the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event is free. Visitors may park in visitor parking. For those needing special parking arrangements, contact Daryl Miller, program assistant, dmiller4@uccs.edu, or 255-4764. RSVPs should be sent to info@cospringsdiversityforum.org<\/p>\n
For more about the film, and to see a trailer, visit www.asenseofwonderfilm.com<\/p>\n
Following the film, there will be a panel discussion about local green initiatives. The panel will feature Linda Kogan, sustainability officer, UCCS, Richard Skorman, Colorado Springs Conservation Corps, Alicia Archibald, BETTR Recycling, and Eric Cefus, Catamount Institute Sustainable Business Network.<\/p>\n
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs located on Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs, is one of the fastest growing universities in the nation. The University offers 30 bachelor\u2019s degrees, 19 master\u2019s and four doctoral degrees. The campus enrolls about 8,000 students annually.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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