April 8, 2022
Online at 12-4 pm EDT
Hosted by Boston University's Faith and Ecological Justice Program
This conference seeks to engage environmental, political, artistic, and religious perspectives to understand the Rio Grande River's transforming roles within its bioregion. Featuring speakers including: Richard Blanco, Dr. Jude Benevidez, Dr. Claudio Carvalhaes, Todd Miller, and others.
AGENDA
12:00 Welcome
SECTION I
12:10 Cindy Rassi
12:25 Dr. Jude Benavides, “The Rio Grande and Its
Watershed” with Q & A
1:05 Todd Miller, “Build Bridges, Not Walls” with Q & A
1:45 Discussion
SECTION II
2:15 Dr. Claudio Carvalhaes, “Getting Wet – A Renewal
of Our Baptism at a Local River” with Q & A
3:00 Richard Blanco, “Giving a Voice to the Rio Grande”
with poem reading and Q&A
3:35 Discussion