October 28, 2022
8:30am – 6:30pm EDT
Keynote by Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim
Alumnae, alumni, faculty, students, staff, and guests are invited to this special symposium with a focus on environmental justice, with a keynote address by Yale Professor Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker ’71, and Dr. John Grim, co-founders of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. Dr. Tucker has been an invaluable advisor for Trinity as we build our Environmental Justice program. The symposium will include Trinity student and faculty presentations, as well as presentations by Trinity partners in environmental organizations. Enjoy lunch in Alumnae Hall and see plans for the renaissance of this iconic building. The day will be capped by a late afternoon reception for all alumnae, alumni, and guests.
Schedule:
8:30 am: Registration and hospitality
9:00 am: Welcome: President Patricia McGuire ’74
9:30 am: Keynote: Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker ’71 and Dr. John Grim, Co-Founders, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
10:45 am: Faculty Panel: Environmental Ethics and Policy Considerations
- Sr. Camilla Burns, SNDdeN, Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies, Reflections on Laudato Si
- Dr. Steven Gable, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Environmental Stewardship and Promotion of the Common Good
- Dr. Shizuka Hsieh, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Case Studies on Environmental Advocacy: Ivy City and Buzzard Point
12:00 pm: Lunch and campus walkabout with Dr. Patrice Nielsen, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Student research posters on display
1:30 pm: Panel: Teaching and Research on Environmental Justice at Trinity
- Dr. Patrice Nielsen, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
- Dr. Diana Watts, Associate Professor of Business
Student Presenters:
- Celeste Iroha ’25, Health Services
- Martha Rondon ’23, Biology
- Jamileth Mendez ’23, Business Administration
- Zaryah Salley ’23, Business Administration
- Yesica Tumax ’24, Biochemistry
- Lakshmi Mosquera-Herrera ’25, Global Affairs
3:00 pm: Partnerships in Action
- Dr. Kandis Boyd, Director, EPA Chesapeake Program
- Ms. Nancy Stoner, Exec. Director, Potomac Riverkeepers Network
3 to 5 pm: Environmental Fair with Partners Hosting Information Displays
4:30 pm: Concluding Comments
5:30 pm: 125th Anniversary Welcome Reception – Main Hall