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Care of Creation Advisory Committee

 

Care of Creation Committee 
Saint Francis with cross and heron

Purpose: To recommend education awareness strategies and initiatives for campus curriculum, facilities, workshops, and programs focusing on the Franciscan Care of Creation theology and intellectual tradition.  Learn more...

 

Events

Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup

Date:Tuesday, Oct. 6th & Nov 17th
Time:
9AM - 12:00 Noon

For more information Contact:
Patti Fallest-Strob <STROBLP@neumann.edu>

Francis Fest Speaker Pam Wood

Date: Monday, Oct. 26th
Info: Pam Wood will be available to speak in Neumann classes.


Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27th
Time: 8:00Am-9:30Am and 9:40Am-11:10Am
Place:Life Center (McNichol Room)
Info: She will be holding presntations. All are Welcome!


Details: Pam Wood is a co-author with Ilia Delio and Keith D. Warner of the book Care for Creation [a Franciscan spirituality of the earth]. This book was the subject of a campus book discussion last Lenten season. Pam authored the meditation/reflection sections of the book. This would be a great way to change how some students view the environment and their role in it.

For more information Contact:
Elaine Grose <GROSEE@neumann.edu>


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Mushscape

September Mushscape

Camera: Nikon D40x
Shutter Speed: HDR image from two exposures
Exposure Program: Manual Program
F-Stop: f/22

Contributed by Scott Beadenkopf, Neumann University

Notes: Mushrooms under the pines by the back driveway on Neumann University campus, looking toward the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

 

 

About the Care of Creation Advisory Committee

Vision

To embody a welcoming and creative environment that engenders wonder and awakens responsibility in those desiring to live more consciously a sister/brother relationship with all creation.

Mission

To foster development of ecological understanding and positive environmental actions within a Franciscan Catholic worldview.

Purpose Statement

To recommend education awareness strategies and initiatives for campus curriculum, facilities, workshops, and programs focusing on the Franciscan Care of Creation theology and intellectual tradition.

Values

  • Sacredness of creation

  • Relationship with creation as sister and brother

  • Living in harmony and balance with all creation

  • Environmental and experiential education that promotes lifelong behaviors protective of the natural world.

 

CCC Members (2008-2009)

  • Elaine Grose, Chair
  • Alicia Anglin, SEA Club representative
  • Scott Beadenkopf
  • Jason Bell
  • Randall Detra
  • Joseph Gorman
  • Sr. Patricia Hutchison, OSF, ex officio
  • Fr. Jude Michael Krill OFM Conv
  • Samuel Lemon
  • Jackie Martin
  • Sr. MaryAnne McCarthy, OSF
  • John Mizzoni
  • Elliott Russell
  • Patti Fallest-Strobl
  • Mary Zamulinsky

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Resources

10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania – is an alliance of organizations and individuals working to encourage smart growth and stop sprawl. http://www.10000friends.org

 

Environmental Defense - finds innovative, practical ways to solve environmental problems; worked with McDonalds to eliminate unnecessary packaging and FedEx to deploy hybrid delivery vehicles.  Stories, publications - http://www.environmentaldefense.org

 

Natural Lands Trust – A few miles from Neumann University, the Natural Lands Trust manages nature preserves in the Delaware Valley.  Tools for landowners and organizations; things to do; beautiful preserves - http://www.natlands.org

 

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection – sponsors many useful programs; enforces state environmental regulations.  Links, tips, information - http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/

 

Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia – Founders of Neumann University, the Sisters also strive to live Francis' commitment to brother/sisterhood with all nature.  Environmental tips, links and resources - http://www.osfphila.org/sp/resources/environment.html

 

The Nature Conservancy – engaged in preserving habitat in the US and internationally based on sophisticated species inventories and analysis.  Stunning photos; eco-tourism opportunities - http://www.nature.org

 

 

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