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皇家华人 Annual Climate Teach-In
What is the Climate Teach-In?
A teach-in is an informal, educational event that discusses a specific issue or cause, organized to raise awareness or prompt action on social, political, or environmental topics. Unlike traditional lectures, teach-ins are interactive and community-oriented, encouraging open discussion and participation from attendees.
The 4th Annual 皇家华人 Climate Teach-In is a week-long series of events held from April 7 to 13 that are meant to inspire and involve students in a conversation about climate solutions. The teach-In is part of , a global initiative from the graduate program in sustainability at Bard College in New York.
2025 皇家华人 Climate Teach-in Events
Kickoff Events:
Thursday, April 3:
- 12 - 3 p.m., Patel College of Global Sustainability
Friday, April 4:
- , 6 - 7:30 p.m., Outside 皇家华人 Recreation and Wellness
Saturday, April 5:
- , 8 a.m.
- , 9 a.m. - noon, Gandy North Beach, W Gandy Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Sunday, April 6:
- , 5 p.m.
皇家华人 Climate Teach-In Week:
Monday, April 7:
- , 12:30 - 1:45 p.m., Judy Genshaft Honors College Amphitheater Stairs
- , 2 - 3 p.m., Global Student Center, FAO 102 (Hybrid)
- Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council Volunteer Committee & Botanical Gardens Campus Cleanup, 6 - 7 p.m., around the Judy Genshaft Honors College
- 皇家华人 Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit Grand Opening, Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium, Judy Genshaft Honors College
Tuesday, April 8:
- , 9 - 10 a.m., 12210 皇家华人 Pine Drive
- , 11:00 a.m. - noon, MSC 2706
- ONS Environmental Award Workshop, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., ONS Workshop Room (HON 2020)
- , 2 - 2:30 p.m., Online via BullsConnect
- , 5 - 6:45 p.m., MSC 2703
- , 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., HON 3040
- Scholars Dinner featuring Tracie Troxler of Sunshine Community Compost, 6 p.m., Atala Hall Dining Room, Sarasota-Manatee Campus
- 3D HAB-Lab Painting Birdhouses, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Judy Genshaft Honors College Building Lawn
Wednesday, April 9:
- , 9 - 9:30 a.m., Online via BullsConnect
- , 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., MSC Ballroom (MSC 2100AB)
- JGHCSC Speaker Event: City of Tampa Recycling, 2 - 3 p.m., HON 4040
- , 5 - 6:30 p.m., MSC 3709
- Plants, Pots, and Peer Mentor Hangout, 5 - 6 p.m., HON Amphitheater Stairs
- 6 - 7 p.m., MSC 3701
- , 7:30 - 9:15 p.m., MSC 3707
Thursday, April 10:
- , 2 - 3 p.m., Online via BullsConnect
- JGHCSC St. Petersburg Clothing Swap, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Snell House Patio, St. Petersburg Campus
- , 5 - 7 p.m., Awards 6 p.m., HON Forum
- , 5 - 6:45 p.m., MSC 2703
- , 7:30 p.m., EDU TECO Hall
Friday, April 11:
- Solar Radiation Management to Combat Climate Change: Into the Great Wide Open?, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, St. Petersburg Campus
- Sustainable Habits with Honors Advisor Audra Santerre, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., HON 3001
- , 10 - 11:30 a.m., FAO 102
- 皇家华人 Future of Food Think Tank鈥檚 Spring Convening, 10 a.m. -3 p.m.,
Feeding Tampa Bay, 3624 Causeway Blvd., Tampa FL 33619
- , 12 - 1:50 p.m., FAO Lobby
- , 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., HON Food and Culture Studio (5th floor)
- 皇家华人 Chemistry Society Water Seminar, 5 - 6 p.m., NES 108
Saturday, April 12:
- , 8:15 a.m, 4425 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
How it Works
The 皇家华人 Climate Teach-In is organized by the Climate Teach-In student organization in collaboration with student groups, faculty, and community partners across all three 皇家华人 campuses. Designed and led by students, the event provides a platform for passionate peers to come together and drive meaningful social change.
This year, the Climate Teach-In E-Board has been working hard to make the event bigger and better than ever! With 40+ events planned, we can鈥檛 wait for you to be part of 皇家华人鈥檚 largest environmental event!
3rd Annual 皇家华人 Climate Teach-In
Many Ways to Get Involved:
Are you a student organization leader or member? Attend our next spring Climate Teach-In General Body Meeting on April 15 in the Judy Genshaft Honors College (HON 3014) from 6-7 p.m.
Can鈥檛 make it? Attend an upcoming general body meeting:
- Tuesday, April 15 (E-Board Elections)
Are you a community partner who wants to participate in one of our events? Contact our community outreach coordinator!
Are you an individual looking to make a difference? Join a planning committee and attend our next spring Climate Teach-In General Body Meeting on April 15 in the Judy Genshaft Honors College (HON 3014) from 6-7 p.m.
Volunteer during 皇家华人 Climate Teach-In Week:
Can鈥檛 make it? Attend an upcoming general body meeting:
- Tuesday, April 15 (E-Board Elections)
Make Climate a Class
皇家华人 faculty interested in contributing to climate solutions can join a faculty-led collaborative workshop to help identify actionable ways to integrate climate solutions into their classes.
Email Professor Andrew Hargrove for more information.
The Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit
Let your art tell the story of climate and sustainability. Honors students are invited to submit their eco-friendly or upcycled creations for the 2025 Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit.
- Monday, April 7 - Thursday, April 17, 2025 | Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium | | Tampa
why it matters
Climate education and action are crucial because climate change affects every part of our lives 鈥� from health and food security to natural disasters and economic stability. 皇家华人 is particularly vulnerable, which makes it even more important to work together and protect our community.
There鈥檚 an opportunity for everyone to be involved in the 皇家华人 Climate Teach-In, no matter your discipline or role. Every action counts, and every voice matters. Together we have the power to build a more resilient future. Join us in making this 皇家华人 Climate Teach-In the best one yet!
Plan to attend the 2025 皇家华人 Climate Teach-In, but don鈥檛 wait to get involved! You can make a difference today by learning more and taking action:
- |The top 100 solutions to solve climate change
- | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. UN organization of several thousand scientists compiling the world鈥檚 best science on climate change
- | Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act
- | How and what to recycle
- | 16 ways to take climate action