Event Title

Local Environments, Global Citizens: Cultivating the Octopus's Garden

Presenter Information

Nancy Parent, University of Connecticut - Avery PointFollow
Laurie Wolfley, University of Connecticut - Avery PointFollow
Diane Barcelo, University of Connecticut, Avery PointFollow
Syma Ebbin, University of Connecticut, Avery PointFollow
Christine Green, University of Connecticut, Avery PointFollow
Randall Paterson, University of Connecticut, Avery PointFollow

Location

DSB, Room 105

Start Date

31-5-2013 9:00 AM

End Date

31-5-2013 10:15 AM

Session Type

Interactive Session

Description

Now in its fourth year, the Avery Point Learning Community, “Local Environments, Global Citizens” is extending its interdisciplinary, experiential work beyond the campus community collaborating with public schools and libraries, environmental organizations, community artists, and other outreach programs. This session will highlight specific projects cultivated through the Avery Point Learning Community and the community-building successes resulting from those collaborations.

Topic Designation

Community-engaged teaching and scholarship, Diversity issues in teaching and learning, Teaching & Learning

Presenter Bio(s)

Panel Chair: Nancy Parent (Anthropology & Women’s Studies, Learning Community Co-Coordinator)

Panel Presenters: Diane Barcelo (Art Appreciation), Syma Ebbin (Agriculture and Resource Economics), Christine Green (Biology), Randall Paterson (Student Activities), and Laurie Wolfley (English, Learning Community Co-Coordinator)