Global Commons
The concept of "global commons" encompasses concerns usually associated with Earth Day (April 22 this year) and more. Issues of public health and food are rapidly becoming global commons in their own right, that threaten security and well-being (witness recent riots over food prices that have destabilized governments), and require coordinated action.
All events are free and open to the public.
Evening Events
SCC PUB Room 9208
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Wednesday April 6
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Global Public Health Challenges
Maxine Hayes, MD, MPH, State Health Officer, Washington State Dept. of Health What is the relationship between global changes and local public health concerns and
services? How has the increased movement of people and goods across borders affected
pandemic influenza outbreaks and public responses?
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Wednesday April 13
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Food Security in a Global Word
Ellen McCullough, Associate Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Is food security a global common like air, water and other natural resource issues? Will there be changes in the way food is produced and marketed due to demographic and diet changes? Event photos Presentation (PowerPoint)
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Wednesday April 20
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Reflections on Global Environmental Issues
Edward L. Miles, Former Co-Director, Center for Science in The Earth System, Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and the Ocean (JISAO), Professor Emeritus of Marine Studies and Public Affairs, University of Washington Environmental issues seem urgent, dramatic, and disasters imminent. Scientists, while no less concerned about the significance of these issues, take a long view of both their causes and consequences. Event photos |
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Wednesday April 27
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Future Role for U.S. in Meeting Global Challenges
Maurice East, Former Dean, Elliot School of International Affairs, and Professor Emeritus of International Affairs & Political Science, George Washington University What role will the U.S. play in international affairs marked by greater complexity, uncertainty and diffusion of power? How can the U.S. help without leading on every issue? Event photos |
Daytime Events
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April 21 (West Parking Lot) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Computer Collection/Refurbishing Event
Jointly sponsored by the WPDSS Student Club, Center for Service Learning, GAC, and InterConnection Students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the surrounding communities are invited to donate old computers and monitors free of charge. They will be refurbished and sent to humanitarian organizations overseas.
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Week of April 18 SCC Campus (Day/time/location pending) |
Film Showing
Sponsored by the WPDSS Student Club Films complementing the theme of Earth Week will be shown and discussed.
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| April 23 |
Habitat Restoration, Boeing Creek Cleanup, Shoreline
For details contact Chip Dodd or Matt Loper. |