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==National Event== | ==National Event== | ||
On '''January 31, 2008''' over one thousand colleges, universities and high schools, businesses, faith and civic organizations, political leaders will participate in a '''nation-wide, non-partisan discussion''' on critical policy choices for the next decade. It will be a catalyzing event to '''Focus the nation''' on solutions to '''global warming'''. | On '''January 31, 2008''' over one thousand colleges, universities and high schools, businesses, faith and civic organizations, political leaders will participate in a '''nation-wide, non-partisan discussion''' on critical policy choices for the next decade. It will be a catalyzing event to '''Focus the nation''' on solutions to '''global warming'''. | ||
Please visit the [http://www.focusthenation.org national website] for more information and to see Williams College on the map. | Please visit the [http://www.focusthenation.org national website] for more information and to see Williams College on the map. | ||
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==Action at Williams== | ==Action at Williams== | ||
| − | * The one day symposium will involve class discussions, talks and debates, a keynote speaker and | + | ===The Williams event will take place on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008=== |
| − | * At Williams we are asking professors to | + | * The one day symposium will involve class discussions, talks and debates, a keynote speaker and community based engagement. In 2008 the nation will begin the process of voting for a new president, and we feel this is an excellent opportunity to establish global warming as a major national political issue. |
| + | * At Williams we are asking professors to dedicate time to leading a discussion on global warming, either as it relates to their field or how simply as they see it as a person. | ||
* Class time may range from a whole class period to a 10 minute discussion. | * Class time may range from a whole class period to a 10 minute discussion. | ||
| − | * Outside of class there will be ongoing lectures, debates, movies, letter writing sessions and other activities. | + | * Outside of class there will be ongoing lectures, debates, movies, letter writing sessions and other activities. |
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| + | ==Schedule of the Day== | ||
| + | FOCUS THE NATION | ||
| + | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 2008 | ||
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| + | '''For the full schedule, click [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddnzgd9_7gbg4pkdr here]''' | ||
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| + | ==Goals== | ||
| + | * '''Deal with Global Warming in an intelligent way.''' This is not a simple or black and white issue, it deserves enlightened discussion. | ||
| + | * '''Involve Lots of People.''' This concerns all of humanity and Focus the Nation will provide an environment for large scale discussions by lots and lots of people. This issue is not an environmental issue but a societal and environmental issue which means the discussions of how to deal with it should happen between people from all different backgrounds and beliefs. | ||
| + | * '''Make the Issue More Political.''' The event will occur early in the political primary season, it provides an opportunity to engage political candidates from across the country and at all levels of government in campus-based, non-partisan discussions of climate solutions. | ||
==Professor Support== | ==Professor Support== | ||
| − | + | Students have approached professors with a pledge to commit to Focus the Nation, with an eventual goal of reaching 80% involvement. Professors have pledged to spend anywhere from 5 minutes to the entirety of class talking about global warming. | |
==Organizing Committee== | ==Organizing Committee== | ||
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# [[Adrian Mintzmyer]] '09 | # [[Adrian Mintzmyer]] '09 | ||
# [[Ruby Dale-Brown]] '09 | # [[Ruby Dale-Brown]] '09 | ||
| − | # [[John | + | # [[John Kleiner]], English |
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Sarah Gardner]], [[Environmental Studies]] |
# [[Stephanie Boyd]], [[Facilities]] | # [[Stephanie Boyd]], [[Facilities]] | ||
# [[Chris Warren]], [[OIT]] | # [[Chris Warren]], [[OIT]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:50, January 17, 2008
Contents
National Event
On January 31, 2008 over one thousand colleges, universities and high schools, businesses, faith and civic organizations, political leaders will participate in a nation-wide, non-partisan discussion on critical policy choices for the next decade. It will be a catalyzing event to Focus the nation on solutions to global warming.
Please visit the national website for more information and to see Williams College on the map.
Action at Williams
The Williams event will take place on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
- The one day symposium will involve class discussions, talks and debates, a keynote speaker and community based engagement. In 2008 the nation will begin the process of voting for a new president, and we feel this is an excellent opportunity to establish global warming as a major national political issue.
- At Williams we are asking professors to dedicate time to leading a discussion on global warming, either as it relates to their field or how simply as they see it as a person.
- Class time may range from a whole class period to a 10 minute discussion.
- Outside of class there will be ongoing lectures, debates, movies, letter writing sessions and other activities.
Schedule of the Day
FOCUS THE NATION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 2008
For the full schedule, click here
Goals
- Deal with Global Warming in an intelligent way. This is not a simple or black and white issue, it deserves enlightened discussion.
- Involve Lots of People. This concerns all of humanity and Focus the Nation will provide an environment for large scale discussions by lots and lots of people. This issue is not an environmental issue but a societal and environmental issue which means the discussions of how to deal with it should happen between people from all different backgrounds and beliefs.
- Make the Issue More Political. The event will occur early in the political primary season, it provides an opportunity to engage political candidates from across the country and at all levels of government in campus-based, non-partisan discussions of climate solutions.
Professor Support
Students have approached professors with a pledge to commit to Focus the Nation, with an eventual goal of reaching 80% involvement. Professors have pledged to spend anywhere from 5 minutes to the entirety of class talking about global warming.
Organizing Committee
The Focus the Nation steering committee is made up of 4 students, two faculty and two staff. They are as follows:
- Justin Bates, '07
- Morgan Goodwin '08
- Adrian Mintzmyer '09
- Ruby Dale-Brown '09
- John Kleiner, English
- Sarah Gardner, Environmental Studies
- Stephanie Boyd, Facilities
- Chris Warren, OIT
