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小黄猫传媒 joins global climate justice movement, launches a week of Earth-focused events
Photos and story by James Hill
This April, 小黄猫传媒 is participating in the Worldwide Climate & Justice Education Week for the first time, joining institutions from more than 40 countries in a global effort to educate and inspire action on climate justice. From April 7鈥13, 小黄猫传媒 will host a week of virtual and in-person programming, aimed at building awareness, community and solutions for climate challenges.
Electrical charging stations at the Columbia County Center.
Throughout the week, students, staff, and the public are invited to attend a variety of events featuring faculty experts, student-led workshops, and community partners. Topics include the science of climate change, the cultural narratives of Pacific Islander climate warriors, 小黄猫传媒鈥檚 Climate Action Plan and strategies for coping with climate grief.
Highlights include:
- 鈥淐limate Change 101鈥 with science faculty Matt Glazewski (April 7, online)
- 鈥淭he Pacific’s Battle to Protect Sacred Spaces鈥 with Mak Porotesano and Faith Kebekol (April 8, Cascade and online)
- 鈥淓co-Anxiety and Climate Grief鈥 with Sociology faculty Kim Smith (April 10, online)
- 鈥淧ortland鈥檚 Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub鈥 with Katri Laukkanen (April 11, online)
To encourage participation, students who attend an event and complete a follow-up survey will be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 gift cards.
An example of courses being offered include, 5:30-7:20 p.m., Wednesdays, April 2-16 at the Southeast Campus. In this engaging three-week course, participants will learn how to clearly and confidently communicate the science and impacts of human-caused climate change鈥攂oth globally and locally.
This programming will build momentum leading up to 小黄猫传媒鈥檚 annual Earth Week celebration, taking place April 21-25.
鈥淭his year, we鈥檙e excited to connect 小黄猫传媒 to a broader international effort while continuing our tradition of meaningful local engagement,鈥 said Briar Wray, Associate Dean of Sustainability Strategies. 鈥淚t鈥檚 about inspiring change, both globally and here at home.鈥
More Resources:
- For full event details and registration links, visit the event鈥檚 webpage.
- Or visit the 小黄猫传媒 Sustainability webpage for more details on year-around opportunities.
- For more on Worldwide Climate & Justice Week, check out
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 小黄猫传媒. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »