Upcoming Events
 Wednesday, October 19, 2016- Climate Change and Vulnerable Populations
Throughout this academic year, Swarthmore College students will be hosting a series of events highlighting the importance of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change ( UNFCCC) and the annual international climate negotiations ( COP22 website here). See below for our fall semester schedule.
We hope you will join us for a panel discussion this Wednesday evening (10/19) on Climate Change and Vulnerable Populations, 7-8:30 pm in the Scheuer Room (Kohlberg building). The panel will feature Betsy Bolton (Environmental Studies Program Coordinator), Christian Galo '20, Vanessa Meng '19, and Mike Rolli (Scott Arboretum Gardener). Panelists will speak about their experiences with climate change in places they are from or know well. The conversation will span many continents, but will also highlight the local Philly area. For dates of other events download the flyer here.Friday, October 21, 9:30am – 12:30pm at The Franklin Institute - CUSP Workshop: Public Perceptions of Climate Change in Philadelphia
Although exhaustive research on Philadelphians’ perceptions of climate change has not been done, national and local studies do provide some insight. In this workshop we’ll look at research conducted by CUSP, Yale, and others, and compare it to our own experiences engaging the public on climate. We’ll also hear from Griffin Kidd, a recent graduate of Drexel’s Masters of Environmental Engineering program, whose thesis included surveying 250 local residents and 20 experts on their opinions of climate change, local risks and solutions. Catered lunch will be provided following the workshop. Please RSVP, here.
Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM - "University Capacity Building to Help Local Governments Set Up Resilient Communities"
Swarthmore College - Kohlberg - Kohlberg, Scheuer Room
Taipei sits at the top of the World City Risk index (Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies), and Taiwan more broadly faces severe risks associated with typhoons, flooding, landslides, and earthquakes.
A number of weather-related incidents can be linked to climate change. In the face of increasing risks, what can be done to help make local communities more resilient?
Professor Yih-Chi (Harold) Tan (Ph.D. Cornell University) is the Director of the Center for Weather Climate and Disaster Research at National Taiwan University
The talk is at 7:15 PM in the Scheuer Room.
 Thu., October 27,2016 7:30 PM, Wilma Theater (Broad & Spruce)
CUSP Goes to the Theater - “When the Rain Stops Falling”
Join us for the Wilma’s upcoming production of When the Rain Stops Falling; “a lyrical mediation on the possibility for humanity in the face of a changing climate,” and Time Magazine’s 2010 Best New Play of the Year. During the show’s run, there will also be an installation in the Wilma’s lobby that will present a vision of a sustainable Philadelphia in 2039 that several CUSP partners contributed to. Full details on the production are For this particular showing, there will also be a Post Show Chat with cast and crew. If you’d like a ticket, please contact
RICHARD JOHNSON, CUSP Senior Project Manager | The Franklin Institute E: rjohnson@fi.edu P: 215.448.1348 by Fri., 9/23.
Thu., November 10, 7:00 PM, The Franklin Institute - Franklin Institute Speaker Series- Climate Change & Philadelphia
November 10th is International Science Center Day, and this year’s theme is global sustainability. This means that science centers all over the world will be organizing outreach efforts to demonstrate what we’re all doing that connects to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The Franklin Institute has decided to focus on climate change, and we’re putting together a panel of speakers that evening to talk about what climate change means for Philly, and what we can do about it. This will be a ticketed, public event that will also correspond with the new season of FI’s ever popular Speaker Series. CUSP will also be coordinating a Climate City for the event. More details to come, but wanted to make sure everyone has this on their calendars. Should be a really exciting evening!
 Thursday, November 17, 2016 - Film Screening of "A Dialogue: Living Harmony"
Swarthmore College will host a screening of the documentary film "A Dialogue: Living Harmony," and a talk and food demonstration by the director, Chigumi Obayashi. The film documents the efforts of the city of Usuki, in Kyushu, Japan, to completely transform its agricultural sector towards sustainable agriculture. The film's Japanese title (Hyaku-nen gohan) could be more literally translated as "Rice for 100 Years." The screening will also be promoted as part of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival.
Tentative schedule:
Thursday, November 17
4:00 - 5:15 welcome/introductions and screening of film (65 min), Science Center (SC) 101
5:15 - 6:15 director's talk, Q&A, and food demonstration, SC 101
6:15 - 7:15 pm catered reception, in Eldridge Commons (outside SC 101)
For more information click here.
Friday November 18, 2016 - Rutgers Climate Symposium 2016 - Climate Change, Ecology and Health
Our purpose is to stimulate collaboration among natural and social science researchers and students interested in climate change from institutions in the NJ, NY and Philadelphia region.
Featured Speakers
Charles Benjamin Beard, U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Dina Fonseca, Rutgers University
Sonya Sachdeva, U.S. Forest Service
John Richard Stepp, University of Florida
Rachael Winfree, Rutgers University
Posters can be on any scholarly climate change research; they are not restricted to the symposium theme.
Poster abstract deadline: November 7, 2016
Registration deadline: November 14, 2016
Event is free and for students, faculty and staff of academic and research institutions.
Complete Details at
http://ruclimatesymposium2016.weebly.com/
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