Join community organizations, policymakers, and students and faculty who are centering justice in the fight against climate change, celebrate the recipients of PSU's 'Excellence in Sustainability' awards, and network with other participants to learn, share, and get involved
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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for entry
1:30pm Welcome
Event MC: Lindsay Romasanta, Associate VP, Global Diversity & Inclusion, PSU
Blessing by Judy Bluehorse Skelton, faculty member in Indigenous Studies, PSU
Land acknowledgement by Cynthia Gomez, Director of Community & Civic Impact, PSU
Remarks from PSU President Stephen Percy
1:40pm Community Action Panel Discussion / Q&A
Moderator: Cynthia Gomez, Director of Community & Civic Impact, PSU
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2:20pm Local & Regional Climate Policy Panel Discussion / Q&A
Moderator: Jennifer Allen, Portland Professor of Environmental and Natural Resource Policy, PSU
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3:00pm Student Action Panel Discussion / Q&A
Moderator: Todd Rosenstiel, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, PSU
Panelists:
- Alli Miller, PSU, Climate Resiliency Graduate Research Assistant, Oregon Parks and Recreation
- Pavithra Prasad, PSU, Sustainability Coordinator, Associated Students of PSU
- Jules Roth, PSU, Volunteer Coordinator, Student Sustainability CenterJules Roth, PSU, Volunteer Coordinator, Student Sustainability Center
- Heifara Wheeler, Portland Community College, Pacific Climate Warriors
3:40pm Excellence in Sustainability Awards & Call to Action
Jennifer McNamara, Director of Campus Sustainability
4:00pm Community Networking Event (with appetizers!)