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FORESIGHT IMMERSION - SUMMER '10:
Now Accepting Applications!
Our intensive summer program invites 16 young professionals to share the creative, multidisciplinary, and holistic process that Foresight has pioneered for over eight years. Through hands-on assignments for real clients, meetings with Chicago’s top innovators, field trips and readings, our participants emerge with the knowledge and skills necessary to forge a more sustainable future.
Immersion Call-In:
Tuesday, March 16, 7pm central time
RSVP to immersion@foresightdesign.org for the call-in number
More Information and Application
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Sustainability Career Workshops
Tuesday, March 30, 5-8:30pm
Part I - The Basics Register || Info
Saturday, April 10, 1-4:30pm
Part II - Refining Your Strategy Register || Info
The small group sessions encourage interaction and allow for attention to individual questions. The two 3.5 hour courses employ a variety of presentation modes to keep the workshops relevant, engaging, and pertinent to attendee interests. Participants receive a unique 160-page resource manual and access to ongoing networking and job listings through an alumni-only LinkedIn group.
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Foresight Green Drinks
Tuesday, April 27, 5:30-8:30pm
Pre-Registration Required!
In order to insure a more comfortable and quality experience, Foresight is requesting attendees pre-register. January and February's events sold-out more than a week in advance. You're encouraged to sign-up early!
Register || More Information
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STAY INFORMED: Chicago's Sustainability
"A" List!
A moderated, central source for information about sustainability-related events, jobs, and issues relevant to the Chicagoland area, including announcements of upcoming Chicago Green Drinks, Foresight's email lists includes many of the most sustainability minded people and businesses in the area. Volume is kept to a minimum; most items are compiled into the biweekly e-newsletter. Upon entering your email address below, you can choose to join the general and/or the sustainable business list(s). Foresight's lists are never sold nor shared.
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FIND SUSTAINABILITY: Chicago Green Business Directory
The most comprehensive screened list of its kind in Chicago, Foresight's Green Business directory is easily searchable by category or business name and includes members of the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance as well as many others.
CONNECT: Foresight Green Drinks
Foresight's popular monthly gathering for anyone interested in sustainability issues, Green Drinks has become the de facto hub of "green" Chicago.
CAREERS: Sustainability Careers Workshops
Held on a regular basis, Foresight's Sustainability Careers Workshops address issues associated with researching, applying for, and securing a sustainability-related career.
DESIGN: Foresight Studio
The heart of the organization, Foresight's multidisciplinary design studio has undertaken a range of sustainability related projects, ranging from developing websites, to producing large public exhibits to reconsidering (and understanding) complex systems. Can we do something for you?
MORE: Other Resources
Information on topics including sustainability-related graduate programs, local organic restaurants and sources, sustainable gift ideas, relevant documentaries, and green office practices.
GET INVOLVED: Internships & Volunteers
Two ways to get involved, be sure to choose the appropriate link.
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ABOUT FORESIGHT
The Foresight Design Initiative takes action and fosters dialogue on sustainable innovation in Chicago. It undertakes both its own programs, such as the Sustainable Business Alliance, Green Drinks, and Immersion, and consults on the development of others with a range of partners. Foresight views Design as a systematic approach to problem-solving that applies not only to traditional design fields, like graphics and architecture, but to business and policymaking. Through its diverse activities, the organization engages the general public, business and government to build community, educate and take action to sustain and improve the quality of life without sacrificing the needs of future generations.
About the Photo: Sustainability in Chicago
Sponsored through a collaboration of city departments, Green Homes for Chicago built five different affordable, environmentally-friendly and energy efficient homes. The house shown here was designed by Doug Ross, AIA and featured many innovative features.
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