What are data centers doing to vulnerable water sources?

THE AI EXPLOSION & OUR WATER

9:15-10:20 am St. Clare Room, 3rd floor, Library and Learning Commons

with Iris Stewart-Frey, Professor of Environmental Studies & Sciences, & Irina Raicu, Director of Internet Ethics for Markkula Center for Applied Ethics 

in-person @St. Clare Rm | Library 3rd floor  & on zoom

A conversation about the water demands of AI data centers, including case studies about the impacts of data centers on nearby communities. This session will cover the tension between the need for computing power and the need for water, the relationship of data centers to vulnerable water resources and communities, options for conserving water in data center operations, recent promises of greater sustainability, and proposed regulations.

RSVP for IRIS STEWART-FREY & IRINA RAICU on zoom

RSVP here to attend IN-PERSON @St. Clare Rm | Library

Co-presented by tUrn, the SCU Dept of Environmental Studies & Sciences, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, and the Environmental Justice and the Common Good Initiative.

with Jessica Gordon, Special Assistant AG for Environmental Affairs   (Zoom only)

Jessica Gordon supports California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s groundbreaking work to hold lawbreakers accountable, defend state and federal climate policies, and stand up for communities on the front lines of pollution exposure and the climate crisis.  Learn about the Department of Justice’s work to counter climate deception, promote corporate accountability, and protect our statewide climate progress.

Brief presentation followed by moderated Q&A.

Please submit your questions by October 10 to AG Q&A. 

Moderated by Elsa Chen & Kristin Kusanovich. 60 minutes. Free and open to the public. RSVP on zoom

Co-presented with the Department of Political Science.

Marathon reading of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. Sign-up to be a reader or stop by any time at the tree between the Mission Church, Walsh Administration, St. Joseph's and Kenna.

Tree Circle between SCDI, Library, Heafy and MCC In-person only.

Listen to Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si’  anytime between 12-5pm. Click here for SIGN UPS for READERS.

Co-presented with Campus Ministry  & Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education.

tUrnout for Climate Action with Hanna & Emily

5:30-6:50 pm @ Kenna Lawn

There is a lot to be concerned about, and this group talks about it. Spend time with others who share your deep concerns for the world and everyone’s futures at tUrnout Climate Action club. We normally meet Wednesdays at 5:30 in the lower level of Benson, but during tUrn week we are out in nature on our beautiful campus.  No experience necessary. Snacks provided. Just show up!

Early Childhood Session

NOURISHING YOUNG STUDENTS

with Rachel Brand & Cindy Hu | Ecoliteracy Project

on zoom

Explore activities and resources designed to inspire early childhood educators, future teachers, and childhood professionals  to connect the classroom, cafeteria, and garden. Created for preschool through first-grade students, these activities focus on discovering fruits and vegetables through hands-on, discovery-based learning that aligns with academic standards and can be adapted to older grades as well. Walk away with both our early childhood education and climate smart farms resources to engage your students of all ages. 

RSVP for Rachel Brand Headliner on zoom

Co-presented with the Center for Ecoliteracy and Russo McEntee Academy of San Jose

Get inspired by Erin Brockovich’s story and understand that high stakes situations call for doing courageous, peaceful things…sometimes without permission. Open to all SCU students but seating is limited.

Co-presented with the Villas RLC, @ The Villas.

RSVP for Erin Brockovich Film  @ Villas RLCa tUrn + Villas Residential Learning Community presentation and 

reflection facilitated by tUrn students Hanna Tedla and Emily Cole. Food will be provided!