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Changing People in a Changing Climate? The Ethical Implications of Climate Disruption - March 23

Is it enough to recycle? Is it enough to drive a Prius? A conversation with Michael Appell (IBS), Bernadette Brooten (NEJS, WGS, Classics), Cristina Espinosa (SID, Heller School), and Tory Fair (Fine Arts). Intro by Saleem Ali, Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Studies, Univ. of Vermont, author of Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future. Includes first screening of film of Brandeis community members' perceptions of climate change and related responsibilities. Hosted by the Ethics Center with organizers Charlie Chester of Environmental Studies and Irving Epstein of Chemistry. More info, including essays by the four panelists.

Building Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Sudan: Why We Can't Wait – Monday March 22

Gloria White-Hammond, co-founder of My Sister's Keeper, will present this Social Justice Leadership Series lecture. My Sister’s Keeper is a faith-inspired, multiracial collective of women who lend humanitarian assistance to communities of women globally, with a focus on Sudan. A light dinner will be served. For more information, visit the Social Justice Leadership Series page or the Facebook event page.

New Publication: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

The Center was an organizing partner in a symposium held in Arusha, Tanzania in November 2007 about the legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and has just published a report of the proceedings, available online [PDF].

2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellowships awarded

The six 2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellows will be pursuing projects around the globe this summer, including Ecuador, Egypt, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Tanzania. Read more about the 2010 Sorensen Fellows and how to apply for next year.

Brandeis Takes its Judicial Colloquium Program to Israel

International judges, along with leading international law experts from the Israeli government, military, academic community, and judiciary convened in January at the Center’s colloquium, Balancing Sovereignty, Security, and Regard for International Norms, in Jerusalem, from January 3-5, 2010. More about the colloquium.

Latest news and events

Building Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Sudan: Why We Can't Wait – Monday March 22

Gloria White-Hammond, co-founder of My Sister's Keeper, will present this Social Justice Leadership Series lecture. My Sister’s Keeper is a faith-inspired, multiracial collective of women who lend humanitarian assistance to communities of women globally, with a focus on Sudan. A light dinner will be served. For more information, visit the Social Justice Leadership Series page or the Facebook event page.

Changing People in a Changing Climate? The Ethical Implications of Climate Disruption - March 23

Is it enough to recycle? Is it enough to drive a Prius? A conversation with Michael Appell (IBS), Bernadette Brooten (NEJS, WGS, Classics), Cristina Espinosa (SID, Heller School), and Tory Fair (Fine Arts). Intro by Saleem Ali, Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Studies, Univ. of Vermont, author of Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future. Includes first screening of film of Brandeis community members' perceptions of climate change and related responsibilities. Hosted by the Ethics Center with organizers Charlie Chester of Environmental Studies and Irving Epstein of Chemistry. More info, including essays by the four panelists.

New Publication: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

The Center was an organizing partner in a symposium held in Arusha, Tanzania in November 2007 about the legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and has just published a report of the proceedings, available online [PDF].

Brandeis Takes its Judicial Colloquium Program to Israel

International judges, along with leading international law experts from the Israeli government, military, academic community, and judiciary convened in January at the Center’s colloquium, Balancing Sovereignty, Security, and Regard for International Norms, in Jerusalem, from January 3-5, 2010. More about the colloquium.

2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellowships awarded

The six 2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellows will be pursuing projects around the globe this summer, including Ecuador, Egypt, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Tanzania. Read more about the 2010 Sorensen Fellows and how to apply for next year.

Latest news and events

Changing People in a Changing Climate? The Ethical Implications of Climate Disruption - March 23

Is it enough to recycle? Is it enough to drive a Prius? A conversation with Michael Appell (IBS), Bernadette Brooten (NEJS, WGS, Classics), Cristina Espinosa (SID, Heller School), and Tory Fair (Fine Arts). Intro by Saleem Ali, Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Studies, Univ. of Vermont, author of Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future. Includes first screening of film of Brandeis community members' perceptions of climate change and related responsibilities. Hosted by the Ethics Center with organizers Charlie Chester of Environmental Studies and Irving Epstein of Chemistry. More info, including essays by the four panelists.

Building Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Sudan: Why We Can't Wait – Monday March 22

Gloria White-Hammond, co-founder of My Sister's Keeper, will present this Social Justice Leadership Series lecture. My Sister’s Keeper is a faith-inspired, multiracial collective of women who lend humanitarian assistance to communities of women globally, with a focus on Sudan. A light dinner will be served. For more information, visit the Social Justice Leadership Series page or the Facebook event page.

New Publication: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

The Center was an organizing partner in a symposium held in Arusha, Tanzania in November 2007 about the legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and has just published a report of the proceedings, available online [PDF].

Brandeis Takes its Judicial Colloquium Program to Israel

International judges, along with leading international law experts from the Israeli government, military, academic community, and judiciary convened in January at the Center’s colloquium, Balancing Sovereignty, Security, and Regard for International Norms, in Jerusalem, from January 3-5, 2010. More about the colloquium.

2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellowships awarded

The six 2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellows will be pursuing projects around the globe this summer, including Ecuador, Egypt, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Tanzania. Read more about the 2010 Sorensen Fellows and how to apply for next year.

Ethics Central: The Winter/Spring 2010 issue of the Center's newsletter is online

The current issue of the Ethics Center's newsletter is in print and online. Features new initiatives, upcoming events, online resources, and highlights of recent Center activities.

Latest news and events

Building Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Sudan: Why We Can't Wait – Monday March 22

Gloria White-Hammond, co-founder of My Sister's Keeper, will present this Social Justice Leadership Series lecture. My Sister’s Keeper is a faith-inspired, multiracial collective of women who lend humanitarian assistance to communities of women globally, with a focus on Sudan. A light dinner will be served. For more information, visit the Social Justice Leadership Series page or the Facebook event page.

Changing People in a Changing Climate? The Ethical Implications of Climate Disruption - March 23

Is it enough to recycle? Is it enough to drive a Prius? A conversation with Michael Appell (IBS), Bernadette Brooten (NEJS, WGS, Classics), Cristina Espinosa (SID, Heller School), and Tory Fair (Fine Arts). Intro by Saleem Ali, Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Studies, Univ. of Vermont, author of Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future. Includes first screening of film of Brandeis community members' perceptions of climate change and related responsibilities. Hosted by the Ethics Center with organizers Charlie Chester of Environmental Studies and Irving Epstein of Chemistry. More info, including essays by the four panelists.

New Publication: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

The Center was an organizing partner in a symposium held in Arusha, Tanzania in November 2007 about the legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and has just published a report of the proceedings, available online [PDF].

2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellowships awarded

The six 2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellows will be pursuing projects around the globe this summer, including Ecuador, Egypt, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Tanzania. Read more about the 2010 Sorensen Fellows and how to apply for next year.

Ethics Central: The Winter/Spring 2010 issue of the Center's newsletter is online

The current issue of the Ethics Center's newsletter is in print and online. Features new initiatives, upcoming events, online resources, and highlights of recent Center activities.

Latest news and events

Changing People in a Changing Climate? The Ethical Implications of Climate Disruption - March 23

Is it enough to recycle? Is it enough to drive a Prius? A conversation with Michael Appell (IBS), Bernadette Brooten (NEJS, WGS, Classics), Cristina Espinosa (SID, Heller School), and Tory Fair (Fine Arts). Intro by Saleem Ali, Assoc. Prof. of Environmental Studies, Univ. of Vermont, author of Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future. Includes first screening of film of Brandeis community members' perceptions of climate change and related responsibilities. Hosted by the Ethics Center with organizers Charlie Chester of Environmental Studies and Irving Epstein of Chemistry. More info, including essays by the four panelists.

Building Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Sudan: Why We Can't Wait – Monday March 22

Gloria White-Hammond, co-founder of My Sister's Keeper, will present this Social Justice Leadership Series lecture. My Sister’s Keeper is a faith-inspired, multiracial collective of women who lend humanitarian assistance to communities of women globally, with a focus on Sudan. A light dinner will be served. For more information, visit the Social Justice Leadership Series page or the Facebook event page.

New Publication: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

The Center was an organizing partner in a symposium held in Arusha, Tanzania in November 2007 about the legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and has just published a report of the proceedings, available online [PDF].

Brandeis Takes its Judicial Colloquium Program to Israel

International judges, along with leading international law experts from the Israeli government, military, academic community, and judiciary convened in January at the Center’s colloquium, Balancing Sovereignty, Security, and Regard for International Norms, in Jerusalem, from January 3-5, 2010. More about the colloquium.

Ethics Central: The Winter/Spring 2010 issue of the Center's newsletter is online

The current issue of the Ethics Center's newsletter is in print and online. Features new initiatives, upcoming events, online resources, and highlights of recent Center activities.

2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellowships awarded

The six 2010 Ethics Center Sorensen Fellows will be pursuing projects around the globe this summer, including Ecuador, Egypt, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Tanzania. Read more about the 2010 Sorensen Fellows and how to apply for next year.