Sustainable Pittsburgh

YWCA Inauguration Watch Party
2021-01-20 11:45 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Presented by: YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
In consideration for the historic inauguration of the FIRST woman of color to be elected Vice-President of the United States, YWCA USA will be hosting a watch party that is open to the public.

23rd Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
2021-01-22 00:00 - 2021-01-23 23:59 | Virtual
Presented by: The Black & White Reunion
Rise, Revolt, Repeat: Building Sustained Movements for Justice
The Racial Justice Summit, formerly known as the Summit Against Racism, is a flagship event for Pittsburgh organizers. The Summit creates opportunities for attendees to learn, connect, and act on behalf of racial justice.

Creating a Just Community Program
2021-01-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Presented by the University of Pittsburgh.
Please join us as we recognize the Center for Race and Social Problems and Dr. Yolanda Covington-Ward for their outstanding efforts in creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive Pitt community.
The program will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Elayne Arrington, the first African American woman to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the School of Engineering, and remarks from Chancellor Pat Gallagher, Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement Kathy Humphrey, and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Clyde Pickett.

First Peoples Past & Present: Native Health and Voting Power
2021-01-27 12:00 - 13:30 | PA|PA|PA|PA|PA|PA|PA|PA
Pittsburgh is known as a city with a rich colonial past, but the Native American perspective is often lost in the retelling of this history. Thus, our students (many of whom are from Pittsburgh and broader Pennsylvania), as well as the Pittsburgh community would greatly benefit from learning about the Native people who once lived here and the Native community that now calls this city their home.
This event series will focus on elucidating the Native American past and present in Pittsburgh and across the United States. Beginning with a panel presentation speaking to the current health crisis’ effects on Native communities and the resiliency of Native people, this series will go on to examine topics like the intersection of Black and Native histories and genealogies..
First Peoples Past & Present: Native Health and Voting Power
Wednesday, January 27, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Registration: RSVP form
Panelists:

Gregory Evans Dowd, PhD – Professor of History and American Culture, University of Michigan
Kimberly R. Huyser, PhD – Associate Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia.

Moderators:

Alaina E. Roberts, PhD – Assistant Professor of History, University of Pittsburgh
Mario C. Browne, MPH, CDP – Director, Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Schools of the Health Sciences | Interim Associate Dean of Equity, Engagement, and Justice, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh

Sponsored by the Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Questions? – Contact mcb77@pitt.edu

Inspire Speakers Series Presents Energy and Oppression
2021-01-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
Presented by: Green Building Alliance
What is energy and how does it contribute to inequities in marginalized communities? How does the energy supply chain – from production to consumption – impact people’s health, finances, and surrounding environment? What solutions are available to bring everyone along in a clean energy transition? At this event, we will hear speakers from around the country discuss their work and insights around this topic and we will engage in community dialogue.

ReImagine Jobs Spotlight: Sustainable Transportation
2021-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Presented by ReImagine Jobs Showcase.
Featuring speakers from the Port Authority of Allegheny County and Duquesne Light, PITT OHIO trucking, and the City of Pittsburgh. Moderated by Lucinda Beattie of Western Pennsylvanians for Passenger Rail. The event will include short presentations as well as a breakout discussion session on topics such as electric vehicles, passenger rail, public transit and busses, trucking, bicycle infrastructure and pedestrian accessibility.

NEXTransit Meeting #12 - What Investments are Most Important?
2021-02-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presented by: NEXTransit
This meeting will feature an overview of potential preliminary transit projects followed by a priority ranking exercise.

The Function and Impact of Municipal Certification Programs
2021-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
2021 Spring Lecture Series, Sustainable Municipalities: Innovative Practices and Emerging Trends in the US presented by the Hixon Center for Urban Ecology.

NEXTransit Meeting #13 - What Investments are Most Important?
2021-02-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual

Virtual Biophilia: Pittsburgh February Meeting – A Black Plantswoman in the 21st Century
2021-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Presented by Biophilia Pittsburgh.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Georgia Silvera Seamans, a member of the #BlackBotanistsWeek organizing committee. Last year, a series of social media movements swept the internet and brought attention the lack of racial equity in the sciences and access to nature in the US. Starting with #BlackBirdersWeek, a response to a racist incident in Central Park, social media burst with naturalists and researchers of color taking stage and promoting diversity in fields of science with related movements like #BlackInStem, #BlackInMarineSciences, #BlackInAstro, and #BlackInNeuro, to name a few. Dr. Silvera Seamans will discuss the initiative’s founding, mission, and current and future projects. Dr. Silvera Seamans will also share notes on her biodiversity monitoring and education work in NYC.

Net Zero Communities
2021-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

G.E.T. Solar Round Four Introduction Webinar
2021-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Provided by: PA Solar Center
Learn more about the G.E.T. Solar initiative and how it can help your business navigate the solar procurement process from start to finish. We will cover the basics of the program, information about all of the ways solar can be financed and made affordable–even for organizations with little or no up-front capital, and present an opportunity to ask questions. We encourage all interested parties to register in advance so that we can provide you with resources that may guide the discussion or prompt questions that can be answered on the call.

Motivating Behavior Change for Sustainability
2021-02-12 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
Provided by: GreenGov and PSSI
Karen Winterich will explain factors that influence sustainable behavior, citing examples from her research on pro-social behavior, recycling, and morality. Learn how you to motivate more sustainable actions, both within your offices and in initiatives aimed at the public.

Safe Mobility for All
2021-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

G.E.T. Solar Round Four Finance Webinar
2021-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Provided by: PA Solar Center
Take a deeper look at the financing tools and resources available to Pennsylvania organizations pursuing solar electricity. By taking advantage of tax benefits at the federal and state level, as well as various grant and loan programs, organizations can recoup as much as 75% of their initial investment back in year one and/or prorate their investment out over a number of years. In C-PACE eligible counties, solar costs can be bundled with other infrastructure upgrades and be financed as a special tax assessment with no up-front costs and no affect on your line of credit.
