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==Action at Williams==
===The Williams event will take place on WednesdayTuesday, February 6th5th, 2008===* The one day symposium will involve class discussions, talks and debates, a keynote speaker and a 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 dedicatetime 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 NATIONTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 2008 '''For the full schedule, click [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddnzgd9_7gbg4pkdr 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 day event will culminate occur early in a large lecture with a keynote speakerthe political primary season, politicians it provides an opportunity to engage political candidates from across the country and leaders who are willing to talkat all levels of government in campus-based, non-partisan discussions of climate solutions.
==Professor Support==
==Organizing Committee==
# [[Adrian Mintzmyer]] '09
# [[Ruby Dale-Brown]] '09
# [[John KlienerKleiner]], English# [[Sara Sarah Gardner]], [[Environmental Studies]]
# [[Stephanie Boyd]], [[Facilities]]
# [[Chris Warren]], [[OIT]]