Becoming an Outdoors Woman information sessions
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
5:00 and 6:30pm
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) means becoming more competent, more confident and more aware. Bow is an outdoor skills program that offers women a chance to grow.
Over 20,000 attend BOW programs each year. BOW welcomes women from all backgrounds to enjoy camaraderie with other women in a supportive, non-competitive learning environment. Participants span the ages of 18 to 80+. In addition to learning new activities, BOW participants are also treated to a variety of evening entertainment including outdoor clothing fashion shows, bird shows featuring live hawks and owls, outdoor storytelling, raffle prizes, and more. Sponsored by Student Life
Oil vs. Wilderness
Jon Waterman
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
8:00pm
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Author, photographer and adventurer Jon Waterman first began taking pictures of his expeditions thirty years ago. He has also authored nine books about his adventures, his writing has been printed in publications such as the Washington Post, and he has been interviewed for National Geographic and other notable media. Waterman has also starred in and written three films for television, and he received numerous literary and achievement awards for his work.
Waterman is most widely known for his exploration of the North, specifically Alaska and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. These experiences will theme Waterman’s presentation at UWGB, "Oil vs. Wilderness."
NOTE: A silent auction featuring mounted pieces of Jon Waterman’s works will take place following his lecture. Mr. Waterman will sign each piece for the successful bidder. All proceeds will go to the Alaska Wilderness League.
With the popularity of Facebook, Twitter, and the rise of social media, a new generation of socially conscious students -- tuned-in, tech savvy, and ready to engage the world -- has emerged on college campuses. And they're flocking to a new breed of businesses and social movements. With its unique One for One promise, the message of TOMS Shoes has swept campuses across the country.
In this spirited talk, Blake Mycoskie relates his transformation from "typical business guy," motivated by just money and success, to the founder of TOMS Shoes, a company that advocates "doing good by doing well." For young people about to enter the "real world," Mycoskie will show that it is possible to go your own way, to achieve success without sacrificing your dreams, and to make a difference in the world -- all at the same time. In order to seize the day -- Carpe Diem -- one has to be familiar with the new set of societal and business rules facing young graduates. In exploring the elements that have contributed to the success of TOMS Shoes, Mycoskie not only shows students a model of sustainable business practice, he also inspires them to go out and create their own, based on their lives and passions.
Leilani Münter is Carbon Free Girl and this is her story -- the story of a vegetarian hippie chick race car driver's journey to be carbon neutral; a diary of her lifetime project of sorting through the facts & fiction about alternative fuels, organic food, clean energy, green buildings, solar power, wind farms, composters, recycling, politics & more all while she makes a living driving a race car at 200 mph. It's not always easy being green but Leilani hopes that by sharing her story, she will make your journey a little easier...
The mission of Leilani's Eco Dream Team is to send powerful messages to the number one spectator sport in America, calling to action 100 million race fans in the US to make a difference by spreading environmental awareness about sustainable living alternatives, clean energy, alternative fuel vehicles, and environmental legislation. Additionally, Leilani hopes her efforts will encourage racing sanctioning bodies to increase their environmental initiatives with expanded recycling programs and the use of alternative fuels.
Leilani was born and raised in Minnesota. She holds a bachelors degree in Biology specializing in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution from the University of California San Diego. While attending college she worked as a volunteer at a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. She started racing cars in 2001 and spent six years working her way up the NASCAR ranks. During this time Leilani also worked as a race instructor and correspondent for NASCAR. Leilani once worked as a photo double/stunt driver for actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, Leilani did stunts in Scorpion King & worked on Traffic, Ocean's Eleven & Almost Famous.
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