A
human being is a part of the whole, called by us "Universe," a
part limited in time and space. He experiences himself,
his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the
rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.
This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to
our personal desires and to affection for a few persons
nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from
this prison by widening our circle ofcompassionto
embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its
beauty. Nobody is able to achieve this completely, but
the striving for such achievement is in itself a part of the
liberation and a foundation for inner security.
Albert
Einstein (1879
- 1955) Mathematical
Circles
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Pay attention, then you will know there are other options. It will actually be within your power to experience a crowded, hot, slow, consumer-hell type situation as not only meaningful, but sacred, on fire with the same force that made the stars: love, fellowship, the mystical oneness of all things deep down.
David Foster Wallace, Commencement Speech
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Love
alone can unite living beings so as to complete and fulfill
them... for it alone joins them by what is deepest in
themselves. All we need is to imagine our ability tolovedeveloping
until it embraces the totality of men and the earth."
~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
EXTRA CREDIT :join us as we welcome author Reyna Grande who will speak next Thursday, 4/6, 5-6:30 PM at the Glickman (CLA 1.302B). She will read from her memoir detailing her life growing up as an undocumented immigrant and from new work describing life as a first generation college student.
10 PTS. FOR PROOF OF ATTENDANCE; UP TO 20 MORE IN EXTRA CREDIT BLOG
EARTH WEEK EXTRA CREDIT ACTIVITIES 8 pts. for proof of attendance at each event, up to 20 more for EC Blogs
Friday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., SAC 2.120(a light lunch will be provided, first come, first served) Learn about student sustainability projects at UT.Students Showcase Sustainability 2017features a range of sustainability initiatives across campus from the Microfarm and Zero Waste to Green Labs and Texas Athletics Sustainability Squad.
April 22, 2017
Earth Day Student March
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Meet at West Mall
April 22, 2017
Earth Day Austin
noon – 7 p.m.
Huston-Tillotson University
April 23, 2017
Microfarm Workday
10 a.m. – noon
2204 Leona Street
April 24, 2017
Green Corps Garden Open House
5 – 7 p.m.
Kinsolving Dining Hall
April 25, 2017
Eco-Friendly Crafts with Crafter's Circle
6 – 9 p.m.
SAC 3.112
April 27, 2017
UT Farm Stand
noon – 5:30 p.m.
Gregory Plaza
April 28, 2017
Hot Science, Cool Talks: How Bees Improve Our Lives
5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Community Science Fair, 7 – 8:15 p.m. Main Program
Community Science Fair (JGB), Main Program (SAC 1.402)
“Stress Recess” Stressed by papers? Tests?
Relationship issues? For these and other
stressors, take a few minutes to check out a
new interactive website called “Stress Recess”
at http://www.cmhc.utexas.edu/stressrecess,
a component of the UT Counseling and Mental
Health Center. This site is loaded with
videos, animation, video games, body scans,
quizzes, clickable charts and graphics and
practical information tailored to YOU. Learn
what causes stress, signs of stress and—most
importantly---what you can do to manage stress
in healthy ways!