2008 Woodie Awards
Focus the Nation brings global warming to locus of discussion
Shannon Lecomte
Issue date: 2/7/08 Section: News
No other word but successful could describe the outcome of last Thursday's events. Focus the Nation came to Marist on January 31 and opened the eyes of students, faculty and staff all across campus.
Steve Sansola, Associate Dean for Student Affairs/Co-Chair Campus Sustainability Advisory Committee, said he was satisfied with the participations at the event.
"Many of our students had the opportunity to hear from faculty and guest speakers to learn more about climate change perspectives and solutions for a sustainable lifestyle," he stated.
Presentations by Marist faculty members were given to address issues regarding global warming and the role of various disciplines on climate change solutions. These issues will affect students of all disciplines.
Dr. Richard Feldman, Chair of Environmental Science & Policy, noted that climate change has brought together people that normally wouldn't associate under other circumstances.
"There was a tremendous diversity of interest areas," he said speaking of the day's events.
"There was very few from the sciences and more from the social sciences."
The concluding event consisted of distinguished keynote speakers as well as a variety of locally grown foods. Apples, cheeses and organic assortments were offered to guests, enforcing the main points of the discussion.
President Murray led the keynote address by using his advice to educate, as a way of informing the audience about Marist's role in making a difference.
"Marist is a strong supporter of the Green Way movement," he said. "Marist started Longview Park as well as helped establish Quiet Cove."
Issues regarding energy and water conservation were among the many compelling topics. Plans for a nature conservancy and turning Steward International Airport into the greenest airport in the world are in the horizon.
Keynote speaker Dr. Sharon L. Nunes, Vice President Strategic Growth Initiatives, Big Green Innovations, IBM Systems & Technology Group, magnified the importance of making a difference by revealing an inevitable predicament.
Steve Sansola, Associate Dean for Student Affairs/Co-Chair Campus Sustainability Advisory Committee, said he was satisfied with the participations at the event.
"Many of our students had the opportunity to hear from faculty and guest speakers to learn more about climate change perspectives and solutions for a sustainable lifestyle," he stated.
Presentations by Marist faculty members were given to address issues regarding global warming and the role of various disciplines on climate change solutions. These issues will affect students of all disciplines.
Dr. Richard Feldman, Chair of Environmental Science & Policy, noted that climate change has brought together people that normally wouldn't associate under other circumstances.
"There was a tremendous diversity of interest areas," he said speaking of the day's events.
"There was very few from the sciences and more from the social sciences."
The concluding event consisted of distinguished keynote speakers as well as a variety of locally grown foods. Apples, cheeses and organic assortments were offered to guests, enforcing the main points of the discussion.
President Murray led the keynote address by using his advice to educate, as a way of informing the audience about Marist's role in making a difference.
"Marist is a strong supporter of the Green Way movement," he said. "Marist started Longview Park as well as helped establish Quiet Cove."
Issues regarding energy and water conservation were among the many compelling topics. Plans for a nature conservancy and turning Steward International Airport into the greenest airport in the world are in the horizon.
Keynote speaker Dr. Sharon L. Nunes, Vice President Strategic Growth Initiatives, Big Green Innovations, IBM Systems & Technology Group, magnified the importance of making a difference by revealing an inevitable predicament.
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