Wednesday - Santa Clara University

All times are listed in Pacific Time (PT). In compliance with the ADA/504, please direct your accommodation requests for any of these events to turnproject@scu.edu.

9:15-10:15 AM

Apr 23

CHILD STUDIES: CLIMATE JUSTICE/ COMPASSION in ACTION Drastic Plastic: Exacerbating* all planetary boundaries

grocery store shelf with plastic water bottles wrapped in more plastic wrap

Panel presentation for 4th graders on up

Learn how today's unchecked plastic pollution (yes, we all participate in creating this problem) harms the planet, affects the lives, health, and options of today's youth, and accelerates ecological degradation. Understand astroturf and single use plastic bans as a justice issue, what today's youth, schools, and child advocates are doing about plastics, and what you can do about it!

* to exacerbate means to make something (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. RSVP

10:30-11:30 AM

April 23

SHIFTING SHORELINES On the Level: Sea level rise and bay area shoreline resiliency

headshot of Makena Wong

On the Level: Sea level rise and bay area shoreline resiliency with Makena Wong

Join SCU alum Makena Wong, whose experience at OneShoreline, otherwise known as the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Resiliency District, and work helping communities envision the promise and perils of adapting to sea level rise, will inform us about the coastal futures in our own backyards. Enjoy learning about Makena's career path from Santa Clara University to her climate work in the world.

Co-presented with CENG 141 Water Resources Engineering Prof. Hayoon Chung, whose students meet in Bergin 241 RSVP

12:00-5:00 PM

Apr 23

READING & LISTENING | Laudato Si’ Under a Tree, for 5 Hours (in-person only)

A professor reading Laudato Si next to the tUrn sign under a tree. Photo by Gabby Yabut.

Marathon reading of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. Sign-up to be a reader or stop by any time at the tree between the Mission Church, Walsh Administration, St. Joseph's and Kenna.

Tree Circle between SCDI, Library, Heafy and MCC In-person only.

Listen to Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si’ anytime between 12-5pm. Click here for SIGN UPS for READERS.

Co-presented with Campus Ministry & Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education.

5:30-6:50 PM

Apr 23

tUrnout: Student-Led Reflection Session & Climate Action Power Hour

Photo of a group of smiling students with a night sky in the background

tUrnout for Climate Action with Hanna & Emily

5:30-6:50 pm @ Kenna Lawn

There is a lot to be concerned about, and this group talks about it. Spend time with others who share your deep concerns for the world and everyone’s futures at tUrnout Climate Action club. We meet Wednesdays at 5:30. No experience necessary. Snacks provided. RSVP

7:15-8:00 PM

Apr 23

SCU STUDENT-LED PANEL Fossil Fuel Divestment: The Case for Jesuit Universities

coal plant stack spewing pollution

With Hanna Tedla, Jonathan Li, Emily Cole, and student activists from Fossil Free SCU who are leading the student push for divestment. Learn about the state of the climate crisis, the science, the movements to divest, and the successes of student-led divestment movements at other Jesuit Universities. Snacks provided. Benson area tbd. RSVP