Mass urbanization presents one of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century. A fast-growing percentage of the European population lives in urban areas. Quality of city life and the attractiveness of cities are key parameters for success in the global competition for growth. It will be presented a case of biophilic urbanism using a project of river restoration. The project was inspired by nature-based solutions to reduce the risks of climate change. The new urban design for Portuguese cities reflects humanity's innate need for contact with nature. The project created a sense of place by recovering a stream, and bringing live in streets reconnecting citizens with nature and the history of the place. The green and blue infrastructure provide multiple sociocultural benefits and ecosystem services. It is less cost-intense and brings long-term benefits that will enhance city resilience and improve human health and wellbeing. Environmental justice should be considered in urban planning. More research is needed on biophilic planning approaches for different size cities, located in various climatic zones, with diverse ethnic composition, income, quality of urban life.

Thomas Panagopoulos (Dr.) is a professor of landscape architecture at the University of Algarve in Portugal. He received his MSc in renewable natural resources in 1992 and PhD in forestry and natural environment in 1995. He is currently the coordinator of the research area Sustainable Tourism and Territories at the Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, and a member of the coordinating body of the PhD Program in Innovation and Land Management. Has been Department Head and Landscape Architecture Master Degree Director at the University of Algarve, Portugal. He is a reviewer and member of the Editorial Board of several reputed International Journals on Land, Sustainability, and Environmental Management. He has acted as principal investigator, co-principal investigator, and investigator in a total of approved funding of over 8 million euros. This is a result of his research strategy that crosses many disciplinary boundaries to create a holistic transdisciplinary approach to science, and his multi-cultured background in fostering research at the international level. Besides, he has vast experience in working on many European and private projects. Currently is coordinating the projects: BIODES "Improving life in a changing urban environment through Biophilic Design"; RESTORE: Rethinking Sustainability towards a Regenerative Economy; TrailGazers Enhancing natural and cultural assets to stimulate economic development. EuroGuadiana: "Laboratorio Europeo de gobernanza transfronteriza". He has also served many cities to develop their sustainability plan. Since 2011: Executive board of the UNISCAPE (the Network of Universities for the implementation of the European Landscape Convention). 

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8073-2097

Google Academic: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lPfgh_UAAAAJ&hl=pt-BR

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Off Campus

Location: 

The Real News Network

231 N. Holliday St.

Baltimore, MD 21202

Baltimore Field School Spring Showcase: 

To Say Their Own Word Archival Project

In 1980 Marshall "Eddie" Conway (April 23, 1946 - February 13, 2023) helped organize a prisoners' educational outreach program called "To Say Their Own Word," where thinkers and scholars came to Maryland Penitentiary and spoke about social topics like impending U.S. fascism, the prison-industrial complex, capitalism, increasing surveillance, and other pressing issues. Speakers included Amiri Baraka, Askia Muhammad, Bruce Franklin, Nijole Benokraitis, and Charlie Cobb. The "To Say Their Own Word" archival project incorporates the oral tradition of storytelling to transmit the experiences of incarcerated people by documenting their reflections over forty years later. 

The Real News Network and UMBC's Special Collections, Public Humanities, and Baltimore Field School partnered to develop public programming around this collection by conducting oral history interviews, excerpts of which will be featured at a free public event in Baltimore on April 26. In the words of Community Fellow Cameron Granadino, "this project is really about how political prisoners inspired people to organize in the community." We hope this archive is one small part of the legacy of compassion and humanity Eddie Conway leaves behind to inform and inspire future generations. 

Baltimore Field School Fellows Lisa Snowden of the Baltimore Beat and Betty Bland-Thomas from Sharp Leadenhall will also give brief updates at the spring showcase at TRNN.

Funding provided by the ACLS and Maryland Traditions supported this project.

Section 4.2: Duties

• Senators must represent the concerns and opinions of their constituency, AND; 

• Senators must report on the proceedings of Senate Meetings to their constituency, AND; 

• Senators must attend all Senate Meetings, or send an alternate, in accordance with the Annual Points of Policy, AND; 

• Senators must review the agenda for the Senate Meeting and all other relevant documents prior to the Senate Meeting. 

• Senators must host at least three (3) Town Hall meetings per Academic Year.

• Senators must join and remain active on at least one university committee.

• Senators must report back the affiliated university committee meeting updates.

LHFA Presenters:

Mariajose Castellanos

Felipe Filomeno

Milvia Hernandez

Marcela Mellinger

Maria Sanchez

Fernando Vonhoff

A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 · 12 - 1 PM

Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.

Community Care for Black women and femmes

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 · 3:30 - 5 PM

The Commons : 2b23

Sis, join us in The Mosaic (Commons 2b23) on Tuesday for Sistacare! A community care series for Black women and femme students on campus. Come connect and chat with us in a community for us by us. In collaboration with OHP and The Women's Center. 

This is a multi-week series that will take place on Tuesdays in April. We look forward to seeing you April 11, 18, and 25 in The Mosaic Center.

Exploring Consent

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 · 12 - 1:30 PM

The Commons : 004

A community can be a vital tool to help all of us get through life’s ups and downs and celebrate our big and small moments. Community Conversations is an interactive event that will help students understand the role of community in supporting their well-being and mental health. This conversation will also highlight what it means to “show up” for others.

Celebrating sustainable farming and in-season produce

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 · 12 - 2 PM

The Commons : Breezeway

Join Dining Services, the university's dietitian, and the Office of Health Promotion as we recognize Earth Day. Learn more about feel good foods that support a healthy diet and a happy planet. Free samples will be available to participants.

Pride Week

Thursday, April 27, 2023 · 4 - 5:30 PM

University Center : 201D

Are you looking to start a relationship and want some advice? Do you and your partner want tips to keep your romance alive? Do you have questions related to your identity and potential sexual and/or romantic partners? Come ask our Sex-perts at Sex in the Dark! 

Saturday, April 29, 2023 · 10 AM - 1 PM

The Center for Well-Being

The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 · 12 - 1 PM

The Center for Well-Being : 102 

It’s time for our final Pop-Up Beverage Bar of the semester and this school year! It's finals week, so we are focusing on self-care. Stop by the Office of Health Promotion to speak with our Peer Health Educators and learn about some tips to take care of yourself during stressful times.

Spread Awareness on the Importance on Getting Tested

Thursday, May 4, 2023 · 11 AM - 4 PM

The Center for Well-Being : First Floor

A follow-up to our collaboration with the i3b for PRIDE Week. Stop by for games, trivia, and connecting with staff, get screened for HIV in partnership with the Maryland Health Department, and learn more about sexual health, contraception, & PrEP resources. Screening will occur privately on the first floor of The Center for Well-Being.