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These events were made possible by Avanti Cafe, Anteater Recreation Center, South Coast Farms, the Center for Unconventional Security Affairs, UCI Dining and Hospitality, Fresh Point, Aquarium of the Pacific & Seafood for the Future.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
CUSA Sustainability Seminar -- Food Security
7pm-8:30pm, Calit2 Auditorium
Throughout history, human societies have struggled to ensure that all people have access to sufficient food to lead active and healthy lives. Despite great global effort, events of the early 21st century clearly demonstrate that food remains a pressing challenge which has significant implications for security. Rising food prices have motivated unrest in many parts of the world and increased the number of people who do not receive proper nutrition. National and international food safety incidents have raised awareness of the ability of the food supply to transfer health threats to people and animals. Agricultural and food production activities are key drivers of environmental and climate change while also likely to face significant impacts from these changes in coming decades. This talk will provide an introduction to the major issues impacting global food security as well as linking food security to other pressing security challenges facing people and societies including sustainability and global environmental change. This talk will also discuss results from a recent survey of the UCI community about food and sustainability and provide an overview of efforts underway to promote sustainable food at UC Irvine.
7pm-8:30pm, Calit2 Auditorium
Throughout history, human societies have struggled to ensure that all people have access to sufficient food to lead active and healthy lives. Despite great global effort, events of the early 21st century clearly demonstrate that food remains a pressing challenge which has significant implications for security. Rising food prices have motivated unrest in many parts of the world and increased the number of people who do not receive proper nutrition. National and international food safety incidents have raised awareness of the ability of the food supply to transfer health threats to people and animals. Agricultural and food production activities are key drivers of environmental and climate change while also likely to face significant impacts from these changes in coming decades. This talk will provide an introduction to the major issues impacting global food security as well as linking food security to other pressing security challenges facing people and societies including sustainability and global environmental change. This talk will also discuss results from a recent survey of the UCI community about food and sustainability and provide an overview of efforts underway to promote sustainable food at UC Irvine.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Sustainable Temaki-zushi Cooking Workshop
6pm-8pm at the Anteater Recreation Center
Come learn to make sushi hand rolls with the help of Chef Mark Cleveland from Avanti Cafe at this interactive hands-on seasonal cooking workshop at the ARC's state-of-the-art kitchen facility. All the freshest ingredients will be provided for this unique cooking class. Sign up before space runs out! Registration is $5 per person and required. Please visit the ARC's front desk to register or call (949) 824-3738.
6pm-8pm at the Anteater Recreation Center
Come learn to make sushi hand rolls with the help of Chef Mark Cleveland from Avanti Cafe at this interactive hands-on seasonal cooking workshop at the ARC's state-of-the-art kitchen facility. All the freshest ingredients will be provided for this unique cooking class. Sign up before space runs out! Registration is $5 per person and required. Please visit the ARC's front desk to register or call (949) 824-3738.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Future of Food Film Screening
7-9pm, HIB room 100, UCI
With unprecedented clarity, Deborah Koons Garcia’s documentary, The Future of Food, distills the complex technology and key regulatory, legal, ethical, environmental and consumer issues surrounding the changes happening in the food system today -- genetically engineered foods patenting, and the corporatization of food -- into terms the average person can easily understand. It empowers consumers to realize the consequences of their food choices on our future. Please REGISTER HERE.
7-9pm, HIB room 100, UCI
With unprecedented clarity, Deborah Koons Garcia’s documentary, The Future of Food, distills the complex technology and key regulatory, legal, ethical, environmental and consumer issues surrounding the changes happening in the food system today -- genetically engineered foods patenting, and the corporatization of food -- into terms the average person can easily understand. It empowers consumers to realize the consequences of their food choices on our future. Please REGISTER HERE.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Struggle for Food Justice: A Story of Fair Trade
7pm-9pm, HIB room 110, UCI
Fair trade certification has been promoting food justice around the world for over 20 years. It empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. Come join us for an exciting presentation about the benefits of fair trade, specifically in the coffee sector, in a globalized society. You will learn about the local, Irvine fair trade coffee scene, and there will be a fair trade coffee booth and crafts table for your enjoyment. Fair trade coffee will be provided for refreshment and for purchase. Please REGISTER HERE.
7pm-9pm, HIB room 110, UCI
Fair trade certification has been promoting food justice around the world for over 20 years. It empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. Come join us for an exciting presentation about the benefits of fair trade, specifically in the coffee sector, in a globalized society. You will learn about the local, Irvine fair trade coffee scene, and there will be a fair trade coffee booth and crafts table for your enjoyment. Fair trade coffee will be provided for refreshment and for purchase. Please REGISTER HERE.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Field Trip to Santa Monica Farmers' Market with UCI's Produce Provider, Freshpoint
9am-2pm, Meet at the Flagpoles at UCI
Join us on a tour of the Santa Monica Farmers' Market where we will meet and learn about the farmers and the farms that provide produce to UCI's Dinning commons. Rides will be provided. We will leave UCI at 9am and arrive in Santa Monica by 10am. We will return by 2pm. Plan to make a meal out of what you find at the market for the ultimate experience! Please REGISTER HERE.
9am-2pm, Meet at the Flagpoles at UCI
Join us on a tour of the Santa Monica Farmers' Market where we will meet and learn about the farmers and the farms that provide produce to UCI's Dinning commons. Rides will be provided. We will leave UCI at 9am and arrive in Santa Monica by 10am. We will return by 2pm. Plan to make a meal out of what you find at the market for the ultimate experience! Please REGISTER HERE.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Sustainable Seafood Dinner
5pm-7pm, Mesa Commons, UCI
Farm-raised or wild caught? This question raises a lot of controversy and has compelling arguments for both sides. Join a dynamic guest panel of local seafood and marine conservation agencies for an in-depth look into seafood consumption. Includes free sustainable seafood and other appetizers! Event sponsored by UCI Dining & Hospitality, UCI Mesa Commons, and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Please register REGISTER HERE.
5pm-7pm, Mesa Commons, UCI
Farm-raised or wild caught? This question raises a lot of controversy and has compelling arguments for both sides. Join a dynamic guest panel of local seafood and marine conservation agencies for an in-depth look into seafood consumption. Includes free sustainable seafood and other appetizers! Event sponsored by UCI Dining & Hospitality, UCI Mesa Commons, and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Please register REGISTER HERE.
Monday, May 17, 2010
ASUCI's First Ever Farmer's Market - Sponsored by TGIF
8am-5pm, Ring Road & Admin Loop & Flagpoles
UC Irvine is having its first ever Farmer's Market!
This farmer's market is sponsored by The Green Initative Fund (TGIF), ASUCI's newest funding board set up to support sustainable events and projects for students at UCI.
Be sure to stock up on all your favorite fruits, vegetables, pastas, breads, flowers, desserts, and so much more! Support local farmers, bakers, and producers while you're at it!
For more information CLICK HERE!
8am-5pm, Ring Road & Admin Loop & Flagpoles
UC Irvine is having its first ever Farmer's Market!
This farmer's market is sponsored by The Green Initative Fund (TGIF), ASUCI's newest funding board set up to support sustainable events and projects for students at UCI.
Be sure to stock up on all your favorite fruits, vegetables, pastas, breads, flowers, desserts, and so much more! Support local farmers, bakers, and producers while you're at it!
For more information CLICK HERE!
Monday, May 17, 2010
The World According to Monsanto Film Screening
7pm-9pm, Humanities Hall room 178, UCI
"How much outrage can a single multinational corporation inspire? How much damage can they inflict? The breathtaking new film, The World According to Monsanto, features a company that sets the new standard. From Iowa to Paraguay, from England to India, Monsanto is uprooting our food supply and replacing it with their patented genetically engineered creations. And along the way, farmers, communities, and nature become collateral damage." - Jeffrey M. Smith, bangmfood.org.
Please join us for a screening documentary. Be prepared to unveil the horror of the corporate control over the world's food system. Please REGISTER HERE.
7pm-9pm, Humanities Hall room 178, UCI
"How much outrage can a single multinational corporation inspire? How much damage can they inflict? The breathtaking new film, The World According to Monsanto, features a company that sets the new standard. From Iowa to Paraguay, from England to India, Monsanto is uprooting our food supply and replacing it with their patented genetically engineered creations. And along the way, farmers, communities, and nature become collateral damage." - Jeffrey M. Smith, bangmfood.org.
Please join us for a screening documentary. Be prepared to unveil the horror of the corporate control over the world's food system. Please REGISTER HERE.
Thank you to our sponsors & supporters for making this series possible!
Avanti Cafe
South Coast Farms
Center for Unconventional Security Affairs
UCI Dining & Hospitality
Fresh Point
Aquarium of the Pacific - Seafood for the Future
Anteater Recreation Center
South Coast Farms
Center for Unconventional Security Affairs
UCI Dining & Hospitality
Fresh Point
Aquarium of the Pacific - Seafood for the Future
Anteater Recreation Center