Week of Events
Ruderal Ecologies 2
Ruderal Ecologies 2
The Ruderal Ecologies 2 virtual conference builds upon the 2018 Ruderal Ecologies: Grounds for Change conference, which brought together thought leaders in art, science, and environmental justice to explore the history and future of urban environments shaped by stress. “Ruderal,” from the Latin rudus (rubble), refers to plant species that are first to repopulate disturbed lands, an apt analogy for the […]
Chris Hedges: “Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison”
Chris Hedges: “Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison”
In this virtual talk, activist author Chris Hedges speaks about his new book, "Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison," on the occasion of its release by publisher Simon & Schuster. Hedges has taught courses in drama, literature, philosophy, and history since 2013 in the college degree program offered by Rutgers University at […]