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All times are listed in Pacific Time (PT). In compliance with the ADA/504, please direct your accommodation requests for any of these events to turnproject@scu.edu.

  

  • 9:15-10:15 AM
    Apr 23
    CHILD STUDIES: CLIMATE JUSTICE/ COMPASSION in ACTION Drastic Plastic: Exacerbating* all planetary boundaries

    grocery store shelf with plastic water bottles wrapped in more plastic wrap

     

    Panel presentation for 4th graders on up

    Learn how today's unchecked plastic pollution (yes, we all participate in creating this problem) harms the planet, affects the lives, health, and options of today's youth, and accelerates ecological degradation. Understand astroturf and single use plastic bans as a justice issue, what today's youth, schools, and child advocates are doing about plastics, and what you can do about it! 

    * to exacerbate means to make something (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. RSVP

  • 10:30-11:30 AM
    April 23
    SHIFTING SHORELINES On the Level: Sea level rise and bay area shoreline resiliency

    headshot of Makena Wong

    On the Level: Sea level rise and bay area shoreline resiliency with Makena Wong

    Join SCU alum Makena Wong, whose experience at OneShoreline, otherwise known as the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Resiliency District, and work helping communities envision the promise and perils of adapting to sea level rise, will inform us about the coastal futures in our own backyards. Enjoy learning about Makena's career path from Santa Clara University to her climate work in the world.

    Co-presented with CENG 141 Water Resources Engineering Prof. Hayoon Chung, whose students meet in Bergin 241   RSVP

  • 12:00-5:00 PM
    Apr 23
    READING & LISTENING | Laudato Si’ Under a Tree, for 5 Hours (in-person only)

    A professor reading Laudato Si next to the tUrn sign under a tree. Photo by Gabby Yabut.

    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.

  • 5:30-6:50 PM
    Apr 23
    tUrnout: Student-Led Reflection Session & Climate Action Power Hour

    Photo of a group of smiling students with a night sky in the background

    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 meet Wednesdays at 5:30. No experience necessary. Snacks provided. RSVP

     

  • 7:15-8:00 PM
    Apr 23
    SCU STUDENT-LED PANEL Fossil Fuel Divestment:  The Case for Jesuit Universities

    coal plant stack spewing pollution

    With Hanna Tedla, Jonathan Li, Emily Cole, and student activists from Fossil Free SCU who are leading the student push for divestment. Learn about the state of the climate crisis, the science, the movements to divest, and the successes of student-led divestment movements at other Jesuit Universities. Snacks provided. Benson area tbd. RSVP