Check out these great events this week! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, May 25 Dr. Jennifer Jacquet, Fisheries Centre, University of British Columbia "The Comedy of Guilt in the Tragedy of the Commons." Brownbag lunch seminar 113 Steele Hall 12:00 p.m. Open to Dartmouth faculty, students and staff Catered community dinner Cutter-Shabazz lounge 6 p.m. Free and open to the public Abstract: When we overuse common resources, humans jeopardize other species in life's fabric and potentially our own future. Since 1990, serious energy has gone into persuading individuals to alleviate the tragedy of the commons, such as overfishing, water shortages, and anthropogenic climate change, by voluntarily altering consumption. These market-based consumer campaigns appeal to guilt - an individual's willingness to do the right thing. With environmental guilt and eco-consumption on the rise, what kind of progress are we seeing toward sustainability? I then turn to the role of a more social emotion, shame, in solving social dilemmas and present results from a recent public goods experiment that tests the effects of shame and honor on cooperation. I will explore shame in the context of evolutionary biology, political philosophy, real world applications, and in light of digital technology, which increasingly allows us to keep track of one another. *This guest is part of "Ecosystems, Justice and Markets: The 2nd Annual Bildner Environmental Justice Speaker Series." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =======WILD FORAGING WORKSHOP ======= LEARN TO IDENTIFY WILD EDIBLE PLANTS! All within walking distance of campus, free and delicious, learn how and where to find them. You'll also learn how to prepare them. This Wednesday, May 25th from 3-7 pm Hosted by the Dartmouth Ecovores This event is FREE. Blitz ECOVORES reserve a spot, spaces are limited. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTENDED DEADLINE! Get $$$ to make your sustainability dream come true! Apply to the ESD grant program! NEW DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 24th, @midnight. Application requirements: Description of project/event, etc - What is your idea? When will you start? Breakdown of expenses - How will the money be spent? Environmental benefits - Why is this an effective use of funds? How does it improve sustainable practices in the DOC or at Dartmouth? Applications do not have to be very long, but your idea should be clearly planned out. If you have any questions or would like to be more involved in the environmental studies division of the DOC, blitz ESD. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday May 26 Global Dimming Dartmouth Council for Climate Change 8:00-9:00pm Thursday, May 26, 2011 Haldeman 124 Join us as we explore the phenomenon of Global Dimming, a global cooling effect attributed to increases in cloud reflectivity driven by atmospheric emissions. We will inform our discussion by showing sections of the PBS Documentary Global Dimming and other selected footage. Lou's desserts will be served. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday May 27 Farm Plant Sale from 12-5 pm on Collis Porch The Organic Farm will be selling plants for your home garden, so stop by and check it out! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------