Wild Roots

Radhanath Swami, a world-renowned speaker and social activist, discusses how his experiences affected his views on the roles of leaders within society Tuesday. The event, called “The Power to Lead,” drew about 150 individuals to Harris Hall.

Radhanath Swami stresses the importance of compassion in leaders

May 6, 2014

Students wait as individuals organizing the event set up a screening of “Urban Roots.” The documentary focuses on self sustaining communities in Detroit that arose after the industrial decline.

Buffett Center sponsors ‘Urban Roots’ documentary screening, discussion

April 29, 2014

John Edel, founder of The Plant, speaks at the McCormick Tribune Center on Tuesday evening. The Plant is a net-zero energy farm and food business operation.

Creator of sustainable indoor farm comes to Northwestern

January 28, 2014

Alex Cicelsky, director of research and development at Kibbutz Lotan Center for Creative Ecology, explains how Kibbutz Lotan is a communal settlement geared toward sustainable living.

Hillel speaker discusses sustainability in Israel community

October 25, 2012