Last week’s workshop on Interdependence specifically in the food and agriculture industry was very eye-opening for me. Although, I was aware of the idea of interdependence and the affect that my actions have on others in the world, this conversation definitely pushed me to reflect […]
Year: 2021
Interdependence Reflection – Allison Gressett
Prior to this workshop, I was not very much aware of the meaning of interdependence. From what I understood of it I did not believe it was something that applied to me, I saw it as something in a much bigger context than my life. […]
Interdependence Reflection- Genevieve Ireland
This workshop was extremely useful in understanding my place within the food and agricultural industry. We talked about food insecurity and how many interruptions along the chain of command could be detrimental to all involved. Someone to talk about these concepts because people often feel […]
Interdependence reflection- Laura McNevin
I think everyone has a responsibility to be kind to one another. Even if it’s something as simple as holding a door for a stranger. If we’re going to refer back to the grocery store example from the workshop meeting, being nice to retail workers. […]
Laura McNevin
A global issue I’m passionate about is very broad and general, yet still impacts us and the world we live in every day. It’s capitalism. Capitalism allows for the destruction and pollution of the environment, gentrification, the exploitation of people, especially those of the working […]
Interdependence Reflection- Maddy Hull
I think living on campus changes the types of choices that we make, especially during Covid because there aren’t that many opportunities to interact with a wider range of people. For example, I don’t go grocery shopping or pick out exactly what I eat each […]
Sustainability Reflection- Jackie Greger
Sustainability exists at the intersection of environmental, social, and economic justice, and is a state of ecological balance between people and the planet that serves the urgency of the present without compromising the needs or health of future generations. This includes many stakeholders and takes […]
Sustainability Reflection-Maddy Zegeer
I define sustainability as “the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources and promote human equality in order to maintain and social and ecological balance.” The concept of interdependence ties into this because sustainability is also holistic. Sustainability interconnects with Diversity, Equity and inclusion because […]
Sustainability Reflection- Anika Moralis
I would define sustainability as something that affects people, the environment, justice, and the economy. It defines our ability to continue to grow as a society and as a world and it can change from generation to generation. My definition of sustainability changed because I […]
Interdependence Reflection-Matthew Foote
Everyday, the choices we make can affect others. Whether it’s buying things from the grocery store or working with someone on a project, the actions we make can positively and negatively affect others. The sooner one realizes the fact that everything is dependent on something […]