Events

Past Events

A figure can barely be made out as they are shrouded by fog hanging between the tall trees surrounding them
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An exhibition by Sarah Grew, Ghost Forest explores forest memory in the wake of wildfires with the accompaniment of a sound installation, Wildfire, by Jon Bellona, instructor of audio production in the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance. 
Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon
Head to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon for an afternoon of special Walk & Talks, plus cupcakes, to celebrate Earth Day!
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The 2023 HOPES Conference (Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability) is organized around the theme "BEYOND US" and will bring together students, professionals, leaders, and activists, to explore the concept of transpecies design. 
Snapshot from Adam Piron's film, "We Only Answer Our Landline"
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Join the University of Oregon cinema studies program for a series of screenings, talks, and receptions with Mohawk filmmaker Adam Piron and other members of the COUSIN Film Collective

 

 

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon
A panel of scientists will explore how understanding changes in animal diversity can help conservation efforts in mountainous regions, which provide climatic refuges during periods of global warming. 
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To celebrate Earth Week, the Student Sustainability Center presents "Creating a Better Present and Future: Artwork & Sustainability Workshop," in Crater Lake North in the Erb Memorial Union. Want to build artistic and social connections that support a just future? RSVP by April 10th. 
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Head to the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business for the inaugural free Summit for Sustainable Organizations, which will explore business as a force for good with keynote speakers, industry panelists, interactive breakout workshops, and professional networking. 
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Join Oregon Law's Green Business Initiative (GBI) for its annual symposium in April. The event will feature expert discussions on key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. 
William deBuys looks into the camera as he poses for a picture in front of a few trees
Join the University of Oregon Center for Environmental Futures in the Ford Lecture Hall to hear William deBuys' talk, titled "Navigating the Rivers of Our Future: Preserving Hope and Commitment in a Challenging World." 
Collection of individual portraits of Peter DeFazio, Lynn Peterson, and Jameson Auten
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Head to the Ford Alumni Center to hear from three transportation heavyweights—Peter DeFazio, Lynn Peterson, and Jameson Auten—about potential responses to transportation challenges and opportunities. 
UOregon grad student leads peer in playing climate change board game
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Co-hosted by assistant professors in the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication Maxwell Foxman and Danny Pimentel, Climate Change Game Night is an opportunity to explore representations of climate change through play. Game Night will be held in the Atrium of the first floor of Allen Hall. 
Dr. Renee N. Salas
Join the Center for Science Communication Research (SCR) and co-sponsors at the University of Oregon for this year's Richard W. and Laurie Johnston Lecture series, which will bring Dr. Renee N. Salas (Harvard) to campus to discuss the potential health outcomes of a systemic transition from fossil fuels. 
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Part of the IPRE/PPPM Lecture Series for winter term 2023, this presentation features Andrew DeVigal, professor of practice in the University of Oregon School of Journalism & Communication and director of the Agora Journalism School. 
Britt Wray
Head to the Redwood Auditorium in the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) to hear climate researcher Britt Wray's compelling talk about the emotional and existential effects of living in a warming world—and how we can get through them together. 
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The Climate Wisdom Lab, led by Emergent Resilience facilitators Kevin Gallagher and Sarah Ray, will connect participants from UO, Washington State, and Colorado-Boulder to explore feelings and responses to ego-grief and eco-anxiety.