The Rio Grande: From a Political Border to a Provider and Sustainer of Life

Event description: 

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.

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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