Creating a Climate of Change:
A Community Forum on Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest
Focus the Nation is a nationwide campaign focused on bringing communities together through the help of colleges and universities to find solutions to global warming issues.
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Now Available:
Climate Change Forum Webcast
Forum Image Gallery at The Olympian
Weds, January 30, 2008
Doors open at 6 pm
Program 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Olympia, Washington
Free Admission
Directions to The Washington Center
Co-sponsored by
- Centralia College
- The Evergreen State College
- South Puget Sound Community College
- St. Martin’s University
Free conservation tools: The first 500 people through the door will receive an ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb courtesy of Puget Sound Energy. All who attend will also receive a reusable grocery bag.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pre-Community Forum Activities
Doors open at the Washington Center – student projects and local groups tabling in lobby
7:00 pm
Welcome – Opening Remarks
Community Forum
- President Thomas L. Purce, The Evergreen State College
- Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels
- Congressman Jay Inslee
7:20 pm
Moderator David Ammons, Associated Press’ State Political writer
Expert Panelists
- Lara Whitely Binder, Outreach Specialist, University of Washington, Climate Impacts Group PowerPoint presentation (PPT)
- Patty Glick, Senior Global Warming Specialist, National Wildlife Federation PowerPoint presentation (PPT)
- KC Golden, Policy Director, Climate Solutions PowerPoint presentation (PPT)
- Terry Williams, Tulalip Tribe Executive Director of Fisheries and Natural Resources
Community Leader Panelists
- Senator Swecker, 20th Legislative District
- Karen Valenzuela, Tumwater City Councilmember
- Senator Fraser, 22nd Legislative District
- Steve Robinson, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Policy Analyst
- Doug Mah, City of Olympia Mayor
- Graeme Sackrison, Lacey City Councilmember
8:20 pm
Questions / Responses from community members
Moderated by David Ammons between stage participants and audience. Audience questions will be generated prior to and during the event. A designated student from each institution will ask one question generated from activities on their respective campuses.
8:50 pm
Call to Action, President's Closing Remarks
Adjourn - Lobby displays still available for viewing