ASC joins national teach-in on climate change (01-30-08)
This Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 30 & 31, Adams State College is joining more than 1,000 colleges and universities taking part in Focus the Nation, an event addressing environmental issues, including climate change. All events are free and open to the public. "Focus the Nation" is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that does not advocate specific policies. Adams State's teach-in is being coordinated by Dr. Mari Centeno, Mary Hoffman, Dr. Marty Jones, Dr. Stephanie Gonzales, and Dr. Ted McNielsmith.
Wed., Jan. 30
6 p.m.-8 p.m., School of Business Room 142
Live, interactive webcast of "The 2% Solution"
Thurs., Jan 31
All events in SUB Carson Auditorium.
8:30 a.m.
Welcome
9 a.m.
Environment and International Security, by Dr. Mari Centeno,
Assistant Professor of Government
10 a.m.
"Overview of Local Environmental Issues: Choices that will Impact Us Locally" by Christine Canaly, SLV Ecosystem Council
11 a.m.
"Climate Change and Possible Effects to the Rio Grande Basin"
Panel discussion led by Mike Gibson, San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District, with
Ceal Smith, Citizens for SLV Water; Cindy Medina, Alamosa Riverkeepers; Michael Sullivan, Colorado Division of Water Resources
Noon
Lunch (on your own) and booths showcasing environmental initiatives in the atrium
1 p.m.
"ASC sustainability group: EARTH" by Dr. Marty Jones
1:30 p.m.
"Solar Energy and Solar Job Growth Potential" by Dr. Maria Valdez, San Luis Valley Solar Coordinator
2 p.m.
"Natural Gas Drilling in the Baca and Rio Grande County" by David Billesbach
2:30 p.m.
"EPA San Luis Valley Sustainability Project" by EPA Engineer Marie Zanowick
3 p.m.
"SEED Park (Sustainable Environmental and Economic Development)" by Roger Doane, USDA Rural Development
3:30 p.m.
"Environmental Racism" by Dr. Stephanie Gonzales, Assistant Professor of Sociology
4:30 p.m.
Wrap Up/How to get involved
For more info, click here.
