Discussion Day 2023 
CLIMATE CHANGE 

Monday Feb. 13
11 AM in Cordier Auditorium (VIA Credit)

Keeping Your Cool in a Heating WorldSarah Jaquette Ray
Sarah Jaquette Ray, Director of Environmental Studies, Humboldt State University

As we prepare for Discussion Day, Ray will talk about how a new generation of activists is changing
the climate movement and why it’s important that we know how to cultivate intellectual and existential
skillfulness in our advocacy, no matter what type of work we do.


Tuesday, Feb. 14
7 PM in  Cordier Auditorium
Breaking Boundaries
75-minute documentary on the science of climate change, followed by panel discussion.

Wednesday Feb. 15 - Classes canceled for Discussion Day activities 
10 AM in Cordier Auditorium  (VIA Credit)

denise-abdul-rahmanImagine Justice, Transformation and Liberation 
Denise Abdul-Rahman

Co-manager of the Alignment Initiative at The Chisholm Legacy Project 
Denise Abdul-Rahman is a leader in organizing for just energy, shutting down coal, and expanding solar
access for low-income families. She advocates for the reducing harmful emissions – particularly greenhouse
gases, advancing energy efficiency and clean energy, and strengthening community resilience and livability. 

11 AM - 1 PM - Haist Commons 
What’s On Your Plate? Food and Climate Connections 
Posters created by 23JA ENVS 120

 1 PM – 1:45 PM                            Workshop Session 1 
 ACEN 146  

A tragic game: everyone loses, but some more than others  
Kristen Short and students from Conservation Biology 

 ACEN 149  

Discussing the Expansion of Green Landscaping   
James Corgan and Trey Hicks 

 ACEN 234 

Climate Change and Forced Migration: What Human Mobility Tells us about the World 
Anuj Gurung 

 ACEN 236 

Effects of Climate Change in a Section of the Venezuelan Andes: A Catastrophe  
Arturo Yañez 

 ACEN 238  

The Impact of Climate Change on Migrant Health 
Beth Schultz 

 ACEN 243  

Innovative Cities: Finding inspiration to design solutions to the problems of climate change 
Angela Fisher, Darla Haines, Laura Ullom-Minnich, Sierra Caster, & Diana Wilson

 ACEN 364  

Engaging the Next Generation of Climate Changers 
Stacy Stetzel and students of EDUC 343 

 ACEN 369


Developing Climate Change Activists 
Heather Schilling and students of EDUC 340 


2 PM – 3 PM                                                                  Workshop Session 2
ACEN 146


A tragic game: everyone loses, but some more than others
Kristen Short and students from Conservation Biology

ACEN 149


Discussing the Expansion of Green Landscaping

James Corgan and Trey Hicks

ACEN 234


Climate Change and Forced Migration: What Human Mobility Tells us about the World
Anuj Gurung

ACEN 236


International Cooperation on Climate Change 
Gabriela Tafoya, Uma Ganesan, and Model UN students 

ACEN 238


Glowing Earth, Explosions, and Opportunities in Renewable Energy 
Jeff Osborne 

ACEN 243


Impact of the Security and Exchange Commission’s Proposal to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures  
Dave McGrady and Jade Gourley 

ACEN 364


Engaging the Next Generation of Climate Changers
Stacy Stetzel and students of EDUC 343

ACEN 369



Developing Climate Change Activists
Heather Schilling and students of EDUC 340


JYSC Food lab  

Food and Climate Change: Eat Beans and Save the World! 
Katherine Matutes  * Held in the Food Lab (lower level by Campus Store)*