The Sustainability and Ethics Symposium
Fri, November 14, 2025 9:00 AM - Fri, November 14, 2025 1:30 PM at Minskoff Pavilion, Multi-purpose room, #M019 or virtual option available
Keynote Speaker: Sarvesh Suri
This dynamic and interdisciplinary event is hosted by the Ethics Institute, Center for Bioethics and Social Justice, the Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership, the Frank J. Kelley Institute of Ethics and the Legal Profession, and the Office of Sustainability. This symposium will explore ethical sustainability issues from a global perspective, highlight current research topics, and showcase practices happening on the campus of Michigan State University.
Whether you're an expert in your field or simply curious about new ideas, this event is a space for learning, connecting, and imagining what’s possible, together.
Why Sustainability
Sustainability is more than an environmental concern. It is a comprehensive framework for shaping ethical, equitable, and enduring systems across every facet of society. From values to action, sustainable practices challenge us to think long-term, act with integrity, and prioritize the well-being of people and the planet.
At the heart of this symposium is a commitment to exploring sustainability not as a siloed discipline, but as a guiding principle for decision-making, leadership, and innovation in education, policy, industry, and community life.
Symposium Agenda
- 9 a.m. - Welcome
- 9:20 a.m. – Keynote Speaker: Sarvesh Suri
- 10:05 a.m. – Panel 1: Elephant in the Room: What Aspects of Sustainability are Not Getting Enough Attention?
- 11:05 a.m. – Break
- 11:20 a.m. – Panel 2: Scraps, Streams, & Seeds - Sustainability at MSU
- 12:20 p.m. – How Water Speaks: Freshwater Futures from the Mekong to Michigan
- 12:25 p.m. – Closing Remarks
- 12:35 p.m. – Lunch and Networking
- 1:30 p.m. – Event Concludes