Earth Day Forum: Iowa State's Role in the Energy and Climate Crisis
Tuesday, 22 Apr 2008 at 4:30 pm – South Ball Room, Memorial Union
This panel of Iowa State University faculty and administrators will discuss how ISU is helping address the current energy crisis, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to safe levels. The topics covered will include reducing the university's contribution to climate change, advancing relevant research, and educating and promoting behavior change among the university community. Panel participants include: Vice President for Business and Finance Warren Madden; Associate Dean, College of Design, Kate Schwennsen; Geological and Atmospheric Sciences Professor Gene Takle; and Dean of Students Pete Englin. Audience participation is encouraged. The documentary The 11th Hour will follow.Cosponsored By:
- Ames Citizens for Clean Energy
- Oxfam
- President's Advisory Committee
- Sigma Xi
- Students for Iowa PIRG
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.