Dallas College Student Blog: Dallas College Welcomes Two New Assistant Directors Of Sustainability

Coppell TX

26 January, 2022

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Press release from Dallas College Student Blog: January 26, 2022 In This Issue:  Welcome to Sustainable Dallas College Faye and Neil Summit Recordings Now Available Online Join Our Online Book Discussions Upcoming Events Dallas College Welcomes Two New Assistant Directors of Sustainability Sustainability Summit and TRACS Summit Recordings Now Available Online If you didn't get to watch the online Sustainability Summit (Nov. 5) or Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Summit (Nov. 8-9) live, check out the recordings, which will be available until May 31. Just visit the websites below and click on the "View the Session" buttons. dallascollege.edu/SustainabilitySummitdallascollege.edu/TRACS Participate in Dallas College's Sustainability Book Discussions Beginning in February 2022, Dallas College will be hosting an online Sustainability Book Club that is open to the public as well as to Dallas College students and employees. The first book we'll discuss is "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World" by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe.The club will meet twice a month, on the second and fourth Friday of the month from noon to 1 p.m.Email Faye Davis at [email protected] and let her know you plan to participate so she can send you reminders 24 hours in advance. Feb 11 (Meeting 1)  Feb 25 (Meeting 2) March 11 (Meeting 3) March 25 (Meeting 4) Upcoming Events February 2022 Sustainable U Webinars There is no charge to attend these events, but we do ask that you register in advance using the links below. Feb. 1, 2022 Noon to 1 p.m.  The Heart of Community Engagement: Practitioner Stories From Across the Globe How do you work with local communities for a sustainable and resilient future? Dr. Wilson shares a few stories from her book, "The Heart of Community Engagement," to illustrate how effective change agents learn the inner art of community engagement as well as the outer art of awareness-based practice. In the end the people will say, "We did it ourselves."  Presenters Patricia A. Wilson, University of Texas School of Architecture Tony Bissiri Register for Feb. 1 event.  Feb. 15, 2022 Noon to 1 p.m.    Bridging the Gap Between Homelessness and Sustainable Housing in Dallas Dr. David Woody, III, is the President and CEO of The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center.Located in the Farmers Market District of downtown Dallas and open 24 hours daily, the multi-service campus offers basic needs services, along with access to healthcare, income alternatives, and long-term housing. This "one-stop" concept lessens the need for transportation and alleviates frustration experienced by homeless individuals when accessing services. Our highly trained staff coordinates all on-site services and advocates for those experiencing homelessness from the point of entry until they are placed in housing.As President and CEO, Dr. Woody is responsible for the provision of Day and Night Shelter to 800 City of Dallas homeless Guests daily, the facilitation of 100 employees work supporting the delivery of homeless centric services, and ensuring that the organization's work and activities sustain a focus on reducing the incidence of homelessness in Dallas.PresenterDr. David Woody, III Register for Feb. 15 event.   Feb. 22, 2022 Noon to 1 p.m.   Bridging the Gap From Prison to Promise On Feb. 15, 2012, Texas' highest state court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, found Richard Miles innocent of a murder and attempted murder for which he had been incarcerated 15 years but had nothing to do with. While incarcerated, Richard unsuccessfully appealed his conviction in July 1997 and was denied his first Writ of Habeas Corpus in February 2006. He was released from prison on Oct. 10, 2009. But the fight was far from over.Richard Miles founded Miles of Freedom, a Dallas nonprofit that seeks to deal with the entire structure of re-entry when it comes to the previously incarcerated individual coming home. Their mission is to equip, empower and employ people returning home from prison and provide support and assistance for families and communities impacted by incarceration.Register for this webinar to hear Richard's story and his work in the Dallas community.  Presenter Richard Miles  Register for Feb. 22 event.  Take the PledgeThis press release was produced by Dallas College Student Blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.