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Join us for the Sustainability Speaker Series
How can each of us help build a healthier, more resilient, and sustainable future through our teaching, research, and professional practice?
Please join us for Healing the Future, a four-part series designed to highlight sustainability initiatives across the University of Arizona and inspire meaningful action throughout our campus community and beyond.
Session 1: Integrating Sustainability into Health Sciences Practice, Education, and Research
When: October 20 from Noon–1 p.m. via Zoom
This session will examine the role of health sciences in advancing sustainability. Through a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A, participants will learn about current initiatives at the University of Arizona and community partners, explore the connections among human health and environmental conditions, and identify opportunities to promote sustainability in their own work.
The Speakers:
Frank A. von Hippel, PhD is a professor of environmental health sciences and lead of the One Health research initiative at the University of Arizona.
Brian Drummond, MD, FAAEM, is a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Arizona and a leader in climate and sustainability efforts in healthcare.
Nicole Bratsch, MPH is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and recently completed an MPH in Quantitative Methods at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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The series will explore three interconnected pillars—health, heat, and water—and conclude with an interactive fourth session focused on practical strategies for integrating sustainability into the classroom.
Whether you are already engaged in sustainability or are looking for a place to begin, this series offers an opportunity to connect with colleagues, discover campus resources, and translate ideas into action.
Join us as we begin with health, continue the conversation through heat and water, and ultimately work together to bring sustainability into classrooms across the University of Arizona.