Sustainability Summit at Eastfield College
Last year, the Dallas County Community
College District (DCCCD) began exploring the social justice aspects of
sustainability by hosting several events designed to spark conversations and
ideas among students and employees. A 2019 DCCCD Sustainability Summit from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 8, at Eastfield College, will address solving
climate change and creating a cleaner, healthier and safer world that works for
everyone. “Although these problems are complex and the goals are audacious,
everyone in the community can be a part of solving issues related to
sustainability,” says Georgeann Moss, Dallas DCCCD executive administrator of
sustainability. “For Dallas County residents to survive and thrive, we need a
strong economy, a healthy environment and the peace of mind that comes from
feeling safe in our communities.”
This year’s theme is
Sustainability as a Social Justice Practice: Developing Resilient Strategies. The
purpose is two-fold: provide information and resources to community members that
want to learn about sustainability and inspire participants to become active in
the quest to achieve sustainability in Dallas County. Ian Garrett, an
associate professor at York University, in Toronto, will deliver the keynote
address. His expertise is sustainability in arts and culture.
DCCCD uses and supports the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (dcccd.edu/dallassupportssdgs) as a teaching and learning framework, with special emphasis on quality education, an end to poverty, zero hunger, decedent work and economic grown, reduced inequalities as well as peace, justice and strong institutions.
Admission is free and the public is invited, but registration at dcccd.edu/sustainabilitysummit by Nov. 4 is required to receive a complimentary lunch. Location: 3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite.
