Students: 9 sessions not to miss at the Conference on World Affairs
The 75th Conference on World Affairs will be held on campus April 12–14, bringing together worldwide experts to offer a range of opinions and solutions to the global climate crisis. The conference is free, and students do not need to register.
Similar to years past, conference organizers have pulled together a student-specific list of panels and programs.ÌýDrop by and experience the conference that has been bringing people together in Â鶹ӰԺ for 75 years.Ìý, or read throughÌýthe curated list below.
Thursday, April 13
Surviving the Elements: Climate Impacts on Winter Sports, Travel and Dining
ÌýÌýÌý11 a.m.–12:10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC Center Ballroom
Green Jobs and Careers
​ÌýÌý11 a.m.–12:10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC Center Ballroom
How Climate Change Impacts National Security
Ìý​Ìý11 a.m.–12:10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC East Ballroom
Food for the Future
Ìý​Ìý2–3:10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC Center Ballroom
Incentives and Barriers to Scaling New Technologies
Ìý​Ìý2–3:10 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC Center Ballroom
Sustainable Cities: Urban Design for a Green Future
Ìý​Ìý3:30–4:40 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC East Ballroom
Friday, April 14
Colorado River Crisis: How Did We Get Here?
Ìý​Ìý9–10:10 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC Center Ballroom
Democracy in Hotter Times
Ìý​Ìý10:30–11:40 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC Center Ballroom
Human Displacement: Managing the Effects From Climate Crises
Ìý​Ìý1:30–2:40 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC East Ballroom
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