Academics | Lawrence Hall, 115
The Department of German invites students, staff, and faculty to Kaffee und Kuchen, Conversation and Community.

Academics | Alumni Hall, 111
The nexus of climate change, environmental degradation and conflict poses unique challenges for the MENA region, where environmental vulnerabilities intersect with ongoing political instability. This talk focuses on Yemen as a case study of how war amplifies environmental degradation and exacerbates socio-economic inequalities, hindering pathways to sustainable peace. By integrating concepts of environmental peacebuilding and energy justice, the talk examines the dual role of resource governance and environmental stewardship in fostering resilience and reducing grievances. Addressing these challenges jointly will be essential not only for fostering long-term peace and stability in Yemen, but also for adapting to the accelerating impacts of climate change. The case of Yemen offers valuable lessons for other similarly affected contexts, highlighting the importance of environmental peacebuilding and resource governance in fragile states.Tobias Zumbrägel is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Geography Institute of Heidelberg University.This event is organized by the Peace and Conflict Studies Program with suppor from the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program, the Environmental Studies program, and the Department of Geography.

Academics | Little Hall, 105 (Golden Auditorium)
Annual Eric J. Ryan/FMST Annual New Media LectureKathy High '77 has been working with bioart since the early 2000s, and has had multiple artist residencies in science laboratories. In 2017 she was awarded a laboratory at her university's biotech center and appointed an affiliate faculty member of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies. She co-founded and coordinates NATURE Lab, part of the community arts and media non-profit organization, The Sanctuary for Independent Media. NATURE Lab is the Sanctuary’s community health and urban ecology research initiative.In collaboration with Alternative Cinema and Ryan Family Film Series. Kathy High will also be screening and curating works for Alternative Cinema March 11, and for the Ryan Family Film Series March 13.

Academics | Palace Theater
This presentation describes firsthand experiences working on the Florida Panther Recovery Project with the National Park Service, highlighting the urgent and dramatic efforts to save the Florida Panther from extinction- including tracking, radio-collaring, and the risky introduction of Texas cougars to South Florida- all to strengthen the fragile panther population.Presenter: John Pumilio, LEED Green Associate, Certified Energy Manager, Certified Health Coach and Director of Sustainability at Colgate University. Before coming to Colgate, John worked on the Florida Panther Recovery Project, led educational tours and safaris worldwide including in the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, and East Africa. He also directed ornithology programs for the National Audobon Society and developed programs introducing countless individuals to sustainable living while helping preserve our natural world.

Academics
First-half-of-term course grades due to the registrar's office.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Narrated by Patrick Stewart, viewers witness an amazing variety of stars and peer into their secret lives. Some stars are massive. Others are tiny, nearly insignificant. The specific characteristics of a star will determine what type of life it will lead, how long it might live and even the type of death it will die.