WORKSHOP AGENDA

The Green Thread workshop will take place Tuesday, May 19^th, through Thursday, May 21^st.  The attendees were selected through an application process, and after completing the workshop will be expected to incorporate green thread teachings into their course work.

For Green Thread resources and workshop details go here.

2009 Green Thread Workshop Agenda

Tuesday, May 19

6:30-9:00 pm      Catered informal dinner at Lisa Swallow's house

                                Please bring your beverage of choice.

Wednesday, May 20

Arrive by 8:30 am at the Gallagher Business Building, 3dr floor, in the Executive Board Room 

Bring with you:

The assigned readings and be prepared to discus them

Comfortable walking shoes

Writing materials, suitable for taking notes outdoors

8:30-9:00              Coffee and tea

9:00-9:30              Workshop Overview and Introductions

9:30-10:30           Sustainability: What's the big idea?

10:30-10:45         Break

10:45-11:30         Two-legged exercise: Find a special place on campus

11:30-12:00         Small group discussion and report

12:00-12:30         Presentation by Laval Means, Office of Planning & Grants: Neighborhood plans

12:30-1:15           Lunch

1:15-2:30              Field trip led by Josh Gubits:  An introduction to the Missoula watershed

2:30-2:45              Break

2:45-4:15              Integrating sustainability within your core academic area

4:15-4:45              What we learned today: Reflection and synthesis

4:45-5:00              Conclusions

  

Thursday, May 21

Arrive by 8:30 am at the Gallagher Business Building, 3dr floor, in the Executive Board Room 

Bring with you:

One book (or more) from your library that you consider relevant for sustainability

One course syllabus (or more) that you plan to modify in response to this workshop

8:30-9:00              Coffee and tea

9:00-9:30              Presentation by Laura Millin, Missoula Art Museum: Sustaining Local Cultures

9:30-10:45           UM Campus Sustainability: A panel on campus initiatives

10:45-11:00         Break

11:00-12:30         Sustainability and student learning outcomes in higher education

12:30-1:15           Lunch

1:15-2:00              Field trip led by Marilyn Marler: An introduction to the UM native plant garden

2:00-3:15              Incorporating sustainability in your course

3:15-3:30              Break

3:30-3:45              Next step: Guidelines for course change reports

3:45-4:30              What we learned today: Reflection and synthesis. Workshop evaluation

4:30-6:00              Social conversation and drinks - The Gianchetta Plaza (GBB 2nd floor atrium)