Business Lecture Series:
Best practices for sustainable businesses
by Dr. Ellis Jones
Friday, April 3
11:30 am –1:00 pm
Calgary Public Library Central Branch, 616 Macleod Trail SE
Since receiving his doctoral degree in sociology from the
University of Colorado, Boulder, Ellis Jones has focused all of
his energies on bridging the gap between academics, activists
and the average citizen. A scholar of social responsibility, global
citizenship and everyday activism, Dr. Jones continues to teach
and give presentations across the country on how to turn lofty
ideals into practical actions. His works include The Better World
Handbook, which won Spirituality & Health's Best Book of the
Year Award for 2001 under the category of Hope, and The Better
World Shopping Guide. He has won numerous awards for his
work in the classroom and currently teaches in the department
of sociology at University of California, Davis.
Presentation begins at noon.
There is no cost to attend and advanced registration is not required.
This event is part of REAP Down To Earth Week 2009,
a celebration of sustainable living.
Visit www.reapcalgary.com/earthweek for more information about
other festival events.
Official Website: http://www.reapcalgary.com/earthweek
Added by codytorgerson on March 12, 2009