"Focus the Nation" is a day of action and teach-ins on college campuses throughout the country to inspire discussions about global climate change. Vassar has planned panel discussions and presentations to inspire collaborative, interdisciplinary discussions about climate change solutions. Come to the College Center where various organizations will be tabling all day. Sponsored by the Vassar Greens.
College Center, North Atrium
More than 125 works of art by high school students from The Art Institute of Mill Street Loft will be highlighted in the sixth annual "Teen Visions '08" exhibition. The juried show will include paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture from more than 50 art students who participated in the Art Institute's Summer Intensive and Fall 2007 courses.The students' work will be on display through Saturday, February 9. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
College Center, Palmer Gallery
"Focus the Nation." A day of action and teach-ins on college campuses throughout the country to inspire discussions about global climate change. Vassar has planned discussions and presentations to inspire collaborative, interdisciplinary discussions about climate change solutions among students, faculty, staff, and community members. Noon-1pm: panel discussion in Rockefeller Hall, room 200, about climate change solutions on the local community level.
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Information session about global climate change research, misconceptions, and challenges, led by Earth Science Professor Kirsten Menking.
Rockefeller Hall, 200
Panel discussion about scientific and technological efforts in addressing climate change.
Rockefeller Hall, 200
Main Building, Faculty Parlor
Dear Friends - Please join us from 5 pm-9 pm in celebration of "Late Night at the Lehman Loeb's" one-year anniversary!We will be serving refreshments and entertainment will be provided by the Walker Family Band. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
FLLAC, Gallery
"I Wish I Had Known Sooner: Dispelling Myths." Sponsored by the Learning and Teaching Center.
College Center, 204
Keynote speech by Melissa Everret of Sustainable Hudson Valley. "A Road Map for Hudson Valley Climate Action." Everret's presentation will outline the resources and strategies provided by the Municipal Climate Protection Partnership of 12 organizations and state agencies. Sponsored by the Vassar Greens.
College Center, Villard Room
College Center, 237
A screening of the movie "Transparent" followed by discussion.
Rockefeller Hall, 104
"For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls." A spoof of Tennessee Williams' "Glass Menagerie." (in Cushing Parlor)
Cushing, Gothic