Focus the Nation is a national teach-in engaging millions of students and citizens with political leaders and decision-makers about global warming solutions. We stand at a unique moment in human history. Decisions that are ours to make today – to stabilize global warming pollution and invest in clean energy solutions – will have a profound impact not only on our lives and the lives of our children, but indeed for every human being who will ever walk the face of the planet from now until the end of time.
More than just one day, Focus the Nation is an unprecedented educational initiative, involving over a thousand colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools, faith groups, civic organizations and businesses. Focus the Nation is a catalyzing force shifting the national conversation about global warming toward a determination to face this challenge.San Francisco State University. As part of the larger Focus the Nation effort, San Francisco State University will host a two-day teach-in that will feature faculty, students, local experts, and community leaders in panel discussions, workshops, hands-on activities, displays, educational tools, and more. SFSU’s event will have a strong social justice focus examining how climate change and proposed climate solutions differentially impact different communities.
Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR for:
Wednesday and Thursday, January 30th and 31st, 2008!
The event will take place from 9:00am to 9:00pm on Wednesday, and 9:00am to 5:30pm on Thursday on campus in Jack Adams Hall.For Students: Volunteers Needed! Student Organizing Committees are currently forming. These committees will organize event publicity activities, a letter-writing table, a raffle with eco-prizes, a personal carbon footprint analysis station, and many other important tasks.
For Faculty: All SFSU Faculty are strongly urged to participate, and to encourage their students to participate. A Faculty Steering Committee has been established to guide the event’s success.
For all inquiries please call 415-405-0326. To find out more about the nationwide Focus the Nation event, click here.
Focus the Nation is being organized by faculty, students, and staff from across the University with support from the SF State Office of the President, College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, College of Science & Engineering, Institute for Community and Civic Engagement, and KPFA Radio.