Astrophysicist Jill Tarter, who inspired Jodie Foster's character in *Contact*, dedicated her career to the search for extraterrestrial life. She now directs the Center for SETI Research at the

Astrophysicist Jill Tarter, who inspired Jodie Foster's character in *Contact*, dedicated her career to the search for extraterrestrial life. She now directs the Center for SETI Research at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California.

Her path wasn't easy. After losing a scholarship despite excellent grades, Tarter appealed to Dean Corson. He agreed it was unfair and, after contacting Procter & Gamble, reinstated her funding.

Two decades later, Tarter, serving on President Corson's advisory committee at Cornell, personally thanked him for his belief and support.

Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN),

Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), also known as Northwestern Treeplanters and Farmworkers United, was the keynote speaker at the University of Oregon Ethnic Studies commencement ceremony on June 17, 2013.

He emphasized, "Our work with farmers and immigrants is part of the larger goal to build a society based on respect and equality for all."

Native activist Tom Goldtooth and peace advocate Kathy Kelly received the Gandhi Peace Award last Friday (October 30) at the United Church on the Green in New Haven.

This prestigious

Native activist Tom Goldtooth and peace advocate Kathy Kelly received the Gandhi Peace Award last Friday (October 30) at the United Church on the Green in New Haven.

This prestigious award, bestowed annually since 1960 by Promoting Enduring Peace, recognizes outstanding contributions to world peace.

Past recipients include luminaries such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Dorothy Day, Caesar Chavez, Bill McKibben, and Medea Benjamin.

Ford Foundation President Darren Walker spoke at the BSR Conference 2014, sharing his personal narrative and path to the foundation.

He also explored the concept of "burning patience." This

Ford Foundation President Darren Walker spoke at the BSR Conference 2014, sharing his personal narrative and path to the foundation.

He also explored the concept of "burning patience." This discussion was published on November 11, 2014.

Despite scientific consensus on human-induced global warming, former US President Donald Trump has consistently denied its human origins. In 2012, he famously claimed climate change was "a hoax

Despite scientific consensus on human-induced global warming, former US President Donald Trump has consistently denied its human origins. In 2012, he famously claimed climate change was "a hoax invented by the Chinese to make US manufacturing less competitive."

This political stance, compounded by the pandemic, has significantly hindered environmental progress. SustainabilityX magazine summarizes Trump's impact and offers a "what not to do" list to inspire action for the new year.

Bill George, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, teaches leadership and leadership development, including several