Rebecca Goldstein quote:

"Europe went through its Enlightenment only following protracted, horrible religious wars, when people were convinced that their earlier certitudes were untrustworthy, and modern science and modern philosophy grew out of this. A large part of the world hasn’t gone through this yet. Europe had to have half of its population wiped out before the voices of reason got listened to. But that took a long time. Can we afford that when we have the kind of weaponry that advances in science have given us? We’re in quite a predicament. These very primitive religious emotions – to see the strength of their gathering is terrifying." --Rebecca Goldstein

SUSTAINABILITY

It's been a crazy few weeks! The birthday weekend was amazing. Owen showed up on the big day with daffodils and Malpeque Oysters from P.E.I! He made mionette sauce and we watched a You Tube video to learn how to shuck them. They were delicious and romantic and messy.

Saturday was a fun filled day of house cleaning and dog grooming. The doors opened at 7 and we drank wine and danced until the wee hours. We also raised $130 for Haiti thanks to all the donations from my friends.

While I should have been studying the past few weeks I have been spending all my time organizing the premier HEC SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE for the 12th and 13th of March.

I campaigned for my AEMBA VP position and the President position of the Net Impact Organization with a promise to try and host a case competition at HEC. Shortly before Christmas I was given several large grants the idea is becoming a reality.

I just received confirmation that our keynote speaker, Dr. Cynthia Lane, is flying to from Central America via Calgary, Alberta to discuss the compromises between business and ecology and what those compromises really mean.

Alright. I have to go study corporate finance.