Global Warming Teach-in
Next week is a national global warming teach-in happening at over 1,000 college campuses sponsored by a new group called Focus the Nation. Their website lists UIS as a participating school but it doesn't provide any information about what they're doing.
Lincoln Land Community College isn't listed on the Focus the Nation website but they are holding a series of events. Here's a list of all events happening on the LLCC campus:
Tuesday, January 29 Robert H. Stephens Room11:15- 12:15
“The Politics and Psychology of Global Warming”
Chris McDonald, Professor, Political Science &
Natasha Rainbolt-Trame, Instructor, Psychology12:30 – 1:10
Video showing “Recycled Life”
A dramatic story of the thousands of adults, children and generations of families who have been living and working in the largest and most toxic landfill in Central America over the last sixty years.
Wednesday, January 30 Robert H. Stephens RoomNoon – 1:00 p.m.
“Personal Choices & Global Warming: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint”
Bob Croteau, CWLP Energy Conservation Manager
Thursday, January 31 Robert H. Stephens RoomNoon – 1:00 p.m.
“The Spiritual Perspective on Caring for the Planet”
Sister Sharon Zayac of Jubilee Farm1: 15 – 2:15
Video Showing “Oil on Ice”
A documentary connecting the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to decisions America makes about energy policy, transportation choices, and other seemingly unrelated matters. Caught in the balance are the culture and livelihood of the Gwich'in people and the migratory wildlife in this fragile ecosystem. Discusses the conflict between the oil industry and environmentalists over the future of the Arctic National Wildlife RefugeThese activities are sponsored by the Science Department, the Multicultural Awareness Center and Student Life Office.