From Scott.Carlin at liu.edu Wed Apr 1 18:07:23 2020 From: Scott.Carlin at liu.edu (Scott Carlin) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 22:07:23 +0000 Subject: [Post-sustainability-committee] Long Island University is collaborating with the UN on an April 7 Zoom briefing Message-ID: <56220813-59AE-4AF3-9D34-7A8F38A20476@liu.edu> On April 7, LIU is collaborating with the UN Department of Global Communications for an upcoming briefing for World Health Day. Enter ?Long Island University? for organization and use your LIU email if you choose to register for this event. Dean Denise Walsh helped to organize this. Additional information is below. From: NoReply DPINGO Reply-To: NoReply DPINGO Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 3:43 PM To: Scott Carlin Subject: Civil Society Briefing on 7 April; DGC Youth Reps Community Call on 2 April; International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April WARNING: This email originated from outside of Long Island University. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. - LIU Information Technology View this email in browser Civil Society Unit | Department of Global Communications | United Nations [https://mcusercontent.com/e44de94794d9d2534e5d7f115/images/58750da5-dc5b-4821-8d4b-71e0837f444c.png] Civil Society Briefing "Global Heroes, Nurses and Midwives on the Frontline of COVID-19: One step backwards, two steps forward" Invitation to a civil society virtual briefing organized in observance World Health Day, International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife in collaboration with the International Council of Nurses, CGFNS, Int., Long Island University, NGO Committee on Mental Health, NGO Health Committee, and the Global NGO Executive Committee Date: 7 April 2020 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST Join via Zoom bit.ly/CSUbriefing7April For details, please visit our website [https://mcusercontent.com/e44de94794d9d2534e5d7f115/images/32ff413c-c6c3-4118-b4e6-74fb782c91f8.png] DGC presents a Youth-led Community Call: A global conversation in light of COVID-19 ?Organized by DGC Civil Society Unit with the DGC Youth Representative Steering Committee Date: 2 April 2020 Time: 9:30 AM (EST) Join Zoom Meeting bit.ly/checkYouthCOVID19 Meeting ID 284 569 576 Password 744494 Email: undgcyouth at gmail.com Join us for solidarity, idea exchange and tips on how to support your community [https://mcusercontent.com/e44de94794d9d2534e5d7f115/images/dde009b8-5a60-422e-9fba-637942f95889.jpg] Dear Civil Society Colleagues, Given global developments concerning the COVID19 pandemic and the strong support we have seen from the sporting, arts and fitness communities, the UN has decided to build on this momentum and mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace a social media campaign in the lead up to the Day, Monday, 6 April.International Day of Sport for Development and Peace | 6 April We are kicking off now with a focus on the health benefits of participating in sporting and physical activity, especially in this time of uncertainty and physical and social distancing, and invite you to join us. Here?s what we are asking you to do now: * Your tips! Share 3 things/exercises on our social media platforms you are doing to #BeActive during current containment measures. * Photos. Better yet accompany the tips with a photo(s) of you or home sheltering partner(s) demonstrating your tips. * Video. Best post a video demonstrating your tips. We would be grateful if you could film a simple short video on your phone, encouraging people to #BeActive and share their ideas. Ideas for tweet, Instagram, Facebook post as soon as you can*: * Sport improves your mood and will help you beat negative thoughts about #COVID19. It boosts your happiness and relaxation. Physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed. So #BeActive * Physical activity is a natural mood lifter that can keep stress and depression at bay #COVID19. It avoids getting bogged down by negative thoughts. So #BeActive * Physical activity will help you improve your overall health and boost your immune system against #COVID19. So #BeActive * I?m staying #HealthyAtHome. #BeActive with me! And To #BeActive, I ? (tip/activity you practice/etc.). And you, what is your way to #BeActive? I would love to see your tips. It would be fun to try new things. Or From home, you too can #BeActive during #COVID-19. What is your favorite at-home sport? Or From home, you too can #BeActive during #COVID-19. What is your daily physical activity routine? *REMEMBER TO TAG US! 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URL: From Scott.Carlin at liu.edu Thu Apr 2 16:57:48 2020 From: Scott.Carlin at liu.edu (Scott Carlin) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 20:57:48 +0000 Subject: [Post-sustainability-committee] AASHE Earth Day and Beyond Engagements Message-ID: <3C702547-7C4E-4BB6-A5FE-DF5803135AE4@liu.edu> LIU is a member of AASHE. Use your LIU email to create a personal account and participate in a variety of AASHE online materials. Sign up for emails, etc. From: "Meghan Fay Zahniser, AASHE" Reply-To: "info at aashe.org" Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 3:17 PM To: Scott Carlin Subject: Online Engagement Opportunities for Earth Day and Beyond Observe Earth Day digitally! [https://aashe.informz.net/aashe/data/images/Membership%20Template%20Header.pptx.jpg?cb=674742] [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Membership [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] | [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Resources [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] | [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Events & Education [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] | [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] STARS [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] | [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] AASHE Connect [https://www.informz.net/admin31/images/spacer.gif] Dear Scott, [https://aashe.informz.net/aashe/data/images/EarthDay-Email.png?cb=258887] While in-person Earth Day programming has been canceled to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are a number of online engagement opportunities coming up this month. Even in the midst of this challenging time, we can still honor this important occasion. These opportunities enable higher education institutions to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in a way that protects the health and safety of participants and their communities. Below are some ways you can observe Earth day digitally! April 1 - April 30: Earth Day Ecochallenge Earth Day Ecochallenge is a 30-day environmental and social engagement program happening from April 1-30. Participants select actions to take that align with their values and make a 30-day commitment to complete those actions while reinforcing more sustainable habits. [https://images.informz.net/Static/spacer-long.png] April 1 - April 30: Turning Green Classroom Turning Green Classroom is an interactive web-based platform to inform and inspire students with a 30-day lesson plan with simple, fun, impactful opportunities to dive into and champion eco and health-conscious activities. April 7: Solve Climate by 2030 Virtual Teach-ins on Climate Solutions and Justice Tune into 52 simultaneous, university-hosted statewide webinars focused on how ambitious state and local action can put us on the way to solving climate change by 2030. Faculty in any discipline can access teachers' guides for facilitating online conversations about these webinars. [https://images.informz.net/Static/spacer-long.png] April 22: EarthRise Digital Earth Day Earth Day Network is coordinating a global digital mobilization that drives actions big and small, gives diverse voices a platform and demands bold action for people and the planet. Over the 24 hours of Earth Day, EARTHRISE will include global conversations, calls to action, performances, video teach-ins and more. April 22: 24-Hour Webinar on Happiness & Sustainability Around the Earth The Sustainable Development Solutions Network is hosting a 24-hour webinar event on Earth Day to explore the Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of well-being and happiness. [https://images.informz.net/Static/spacer-long.png] Various Dates - Sunrise School Sunrise Movement is hosting a series of short online educational programs focused on the Green New Deal, Movement Building, Organizing During the Coronavirus, and more. 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URL: From Scott.Carlin at liu.edu Fri Apr 24 20:51:10 2020 From: Scott.Carlin at liu.edu (Scott Carlin) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:51:10 +0000 Subject: [Post-sustainability-committee] Education News from United Nations Academic Impact Message-ID: <19681C69-38F9-44E6-A6F3-1F30949F84B8@liu.edu> From: UN Academic Impact Reply-To: UN Academic Impact Date: Friday, April 24, 2020 at 7:29 AM To: Scott Carlin Subject: UNAI Weekly Newsletter (24 April 2020) View this email in your browser. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/8572b4cc1ffd18424c6e34975/images/d2df49f3-9e7f-447d-8015-fc987e907980.jpg] Weekly Updates - 24 April 2020 [https://mcusercontent.com/8572b4cc1ffd18424c6e34975/images/30b15c62-6298-4b3c-b519-04e53d9a9cf1.png] Just Launched: UNAI Disarmament Education Interview Series Our new interview series looks into the question of why disarmament and peace need to be an integral part of education. Check out our conversations with experts and youth about how education can empower the world's young people to contribute to disarmament and promote a culture of peace. Learn More [Jane Lee] UNAI Blog Meet Our Intern Jane Lee Jane Lee shares her experience working as a UNAI intern and the Disarmament Education interview series that she helped to develop. Get Inspired [The Franco-Haitian University of Cap-Haitian] Creating a New Society through Environmental Education An environmental education project by the Franco-Haitian University provided training to over 60 primary school teachers. Read More [https://mcusercontent.com/8572b4cc1ffd18424c6e34975/images/77a588e5-bc7a-4bc6-b64f-64fa62e350bb.png] Apply for Accreditation: High-level Meeting on Beijing+25 Academic institutions are invited to apply by 30 April to attend the Multi-Stakeholder Hearing and High-Level Meeting on Beijing+25. 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