Rachel Hood explains about the upcoming Women & Environment Symposium at GVSU. West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Grand Valley State University’s Women’s Center and Sustainable Community Development Initiative are presenting the first Women & Environment Symposium on Thursday, March 29 at the GVSU LV Eberhard Center in downtown Grand Rapids. The Women & Environment Symposium will explore the intersection between women’s issues and environmental concerns, examining topics such as environmental impacts on women’s and children’s health, food and farming practices, eco-business and sustainable living, among several others. An invaluable opportunity for professionals and students alike to learn about the issues, their history and current success stories, the symposium is the first large-scale meeting between local leaders and stakeholders in the academic, business and activism communities focused on women and the environment. An advisory group consisting of representatives from WMEAC, GVSU and other local universities and non-profits developed the one-day symposium, which will begin with a luncheon panel and breakout sessions in the afternoon, closing with a reception and keynote speaker in the evening. The keynote speaker will be announced in February. Panels and keynote address are free to the public. The luncheon is $25 and reception is $15, with a discounted price of $35 for both. Both are free to university students. For more information or to register, visit <b>…</b>
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