Speaker: Meiyun Lin, NOAA GFDL  More information here. 

Speaker: Brittany Meché, Williams College  Abstract: Through a theorization of kairological time, that is an attention to notions of prophecy, propitiousness, and ordained moments of change, this talk contemplates the urban geographies of two Sahelian capitals: Dakar, Senegal and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Drawing on ethnographic vignettes, I examine how my informants navigate these sites through forms of watchfulness, anticipation, waiting, ...

Abstract: Students for Environmental Awareness and the Sustainability Coalition are bringing together stakeholders from across our campus community to engage in meaningful discussions and initiatives surrounding sustainability at the upcoming Rutgers Climate Town Hall. Hear from Rutgers Office of Climate Action staff members and co-chairs from several of the Rutgers Climate Action Groups. This event is free of charge and ...

Abstract: Drop by our pavilion this Rutgers Day to play engaging games and activities while learning about climate and its impact on us and our communities. Meet with climate experts, faculty, staff, and students from Rutgers who are actively addressing this issue through four signature programs: The Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist, the New Jersey Climate Change Resource ...

Speaker: Wu-Jung Lee, APL-UW. More information here. 

Speaker: Joseph Paulin, Rutgers University. Abstract: For the wildlife element we will explore how over the past 30 years, people have more regularly interacted with black bears in New Jersey. These experiences can be both positive and undesirable. Although it can be exciting to see a bear from afar while hiking, bears have also been known to frequent residential neighborhoods, ...

Speaker: Derek Shendell, Rutgers School of Public Health; Nikki Baker, Health Schools Now  Abstract: Join us for an interactive session on potential environmental health and safety-related issues in New Jersey public and charter K-12 schools and what we can do collectively to address them.  More information here. Register here.

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Abstract: Step into the world of innovation and discovery at our upcoming event! Join us for a showcase featuring Geography and Environmental Studies students presenting their latest projects and insights from various classes and research endeavors. Everyone is welcome to attend and be inspired by the ingenuity of our student community. Light refreshments will be provided! More information here.

How can we manage major challenges like climate change, food security, and biodiversity loss in the face of accelerating human pressure, increasing complexity, and persistent inequality? Join us at the Cook Student Center for a day-long symposium featuring globally renowned social scientists discussing how different governance systems are experimenting, learning, failing, and succeeding at managing resources under stress. Register today ...

Speakers: larelle DeGraffe, PATH; Megan Fackler, New Jersey Department of Transportation.  Abstract: This symposium, presented in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, the NJ Department of Transportation, and the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University, will bring together experts, stakeholders, and professionals to explore the intersection of community, commerce, and transit-oriented ...