STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FOR CLIMATE, JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABILITY
As the new academic and intellectual home for 蜜桃TV's commitment to sustainability, the Strategic Initiative for Climate, Justice and Sustainability (SICJS) aims to further awareness and understanding of the environmental crisis that looms before humanity and earth, finding solutions to mitigate harm and create a more just and sustainable future. The Strategic Initiative supports existing academic centers and groups within Villanova and facilitates interdisciplinary work across colleges and departments. We aim to build a university-wide institute that fosters a uniquely Augustinian and Catholic approach to climate, justice and sustainability.
The Strategic Initiative responds to Pope Francis' call to care for our common home in Laudato Si, his encyclical on the environment.
Satis, pro omnia, in sempiternum. Enough, for all, forever.
Art & Advocacy: Creating a Deeper Connection with the Natural World
Artist Talk by Rebecca Rutstein
Earth Week Keynote Speaker
Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m. in 132 Driscoll Hall
Multidisciplinary and environmentally-focused artist Rebecca Rutstein works at the intersection of art and science. Rutstein is passionate about creating visual and immersive experiences that illuminate hidden systems in the natural world to foster deeper connection and environmental stewardship in the face of our climate crisis. She will share the evolution of her practice including partnerships with oceanographers, ecologists, microbiologists, molecular scientists and planetary geologists which shape her unique perspective and broad view on the interconnectedness of nature. As an artist who has participated on eight research expeditions at sea and three deep sea dives in the Navy-owned Alvin submersible, Rutstein will delve into these experiences and address the value of interdisciplinary collaboration to solve global challenges.
鈥淵ou only protect what you love.鈥� 鈥� Jacque Cousteau
Co-Sponsored by the Strategic Initiative for Climate, Justice and Sustainability, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Office of the Provost, Ethics Program and Department of Geography and the Environment
OUR MISSION
- University-wide and interdisciplinary, the Strategic Initiative for Climate, Justice, and Sustainability (SICJS) will focalize Villanova鈥檚 commitment to research, education, engagement and advocacy on climate, environmental justice, health and sustainability.
- The initiative will be the academic and creative home supporting faculty fellows, undergraduate and graduate student assistants, and visiting scholars in the development of ideas, solutions, actions and education in communion with local, national and international partners.
- SICJS will empower new leaders, reach out to communities, and develop innovative strategies to address the highly complex interdisciplinary challenges of climate, justice and sustainability.
- The initiative will support the integration of sustainability literacy across all Villanova faculties and curricula.
WHAT WE DO
