Brown University Events for Focus the Nation

ftn logo Focus the Nation is a national teach-in engaging millions of students and citizens with political leaders and decision makers about global warming solutions. Many Brown University professors will include modules, guest speakers, discussions, and panels on topics related to climate change as part of their regular teaching during the week of January 28 - Febuary 1. In addition, several large public events are planned. Brown University's participation in Focus the Nation is being organized by the student environmental group EmPOWER. For questions regarding the panels or the Ecofair, please contact Danielle Dahan at 617-519-1060.

Visit the Focus the Nation web site for more information about the national initiative. Information will be added to this listing as the week approaches. Please check back often for updated information.

Monday January 28	Noon: Senator Whitehouse kicks off Focus the Nation with a talk on combating climate change Lecture at 12:00 p.m. Refreshments at 11:30 a.m. Location: Salomon 101 7:00 p.m.Tu B'Shvat "Birthday of the Trees" Seder Location: Hillel Meeting Room Tu B'Shvat is a Jewish holiday which marks the birthday of trees. While the Tu Bishvat Seder started as a kabbalistic way to celebrate the holiday, at the Seder, fruits and other foods are eaten that symbolize the physical, emotional, and spiritual importance of trees. It is a fun program where we express our gratitude for trees, nature, and pledge to sustain the Earth for future generations. 8:00 p.m. Panel: Corporate Responsibility in Climate Change Panelists: Professor Barrett Hazeltine, Professor Simone Pulver and Rob Berridge, the Vice President of Environmental Investing, Green Century Fund Location: List 110
Tuesday January 29	4:30 p.m. Panel: Religion and the Environment: An Interfaith Discussion Location: List 110 8:00 p.m. Panel: Emerging Economies and Climate Change Professor Andrew Foster, Professor Osvaldo Sala, and Professor Leiwen Jiang Location: List 110
Wednesday January 30	4:00 p.m. A conversation with Paran Quigley, BA in Environmental Studies and Film and Television Location: List 110 7:30 p.m. EmPOWER semester kick-off meeting Showing of 2% Solution live web cast, including online discussion with Van Jones, Stephen Scneider and Hunter Lovins Location: Smith Buonanno 201
Thursday January 31	3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Rapid-fire Symposium: Energy Barus and Holley, Room 168 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm Film Kilowatt Ours Location: Carmichael Auditorium
Friday February 1	12:00-4:00 p.m. Carbon-neutral Greenfair: Brown performing groups and green activities. Carbon emissions offset by people's Power and Light New England Wind Fund. Bring your old incandescent bulb and trade it for an energy efficient CFL. Location: Sayles Hall, Main Green