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World-wide Climate Teach-In 2022 on March 30

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On March 30, 2022, live and in-person, over 1,000 Colleges, Universities, High Schools and K-8 schools worldwide will engage over half a million people, in a one-day Teach-In on climate solutions and justice in the transition. Watch the Video Introduction:
Please find a link to the recording of today's event below (both sessions 12-1:50 PM):
https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/d891a505-c8e7-445c-8120-04236ac66d0a
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Land Acknowledgement:
The Sustainability Committee of Siena Height University recognizes the original inhabitants of the land occupied by our institution and we are pledging to work to alleviate past injustices.

​Map generated using Native Land Digital: 
https://native-land.ca/
Our current program for 3/30/22:

In-person in SCI131, virtual via Teams: Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting.

​12:00 PM: Introduction (5 minutes)
12:05 PM: 5 Minute faculty presentations by
  • Tom Wassmer: Why the Climate Crisis scares me.
  • Julius Nagy: Carbon Dioxide and how it is negatively impacting our world
  • Nicholas Mortensen: How climate change is affecting participation in sports, along with the added stress it creates when individuals are exercising, all of which poses a variety of new challenges beyond regular physical and mental training.
  • Julieanna Frost: "Junk Dada" is an exploration of environmental philosophy and practices of the artist colony Villa Anita. Please mask up due to Dr. Frost’s health issues.
12: 25 PM Discussions
12: 40 PM Possible or actual solutions from baby steps to global strategies.
​1:00 PM: Jun Tsuji’s Genetics students will perform a series of short dramas that depict climate problems and possible solutions.

If you attended one or both sessions, please use the below Evaluation Form to give us feedback! Thanks in advance!
Link to Evaluation Form
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