CUNY is proud to present its second annual science lecture series and exhibition on Governors Island this summer. The exhibition will focus on climate change and sustainability and how these changes will affect life in the metropolitan region in the 21st century. This year’s theme addresses stabilizing the climate in the 21st century and energy solutions for the 21st century. The exhibition will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, starting June 2 and ending September 1.

This is an exceptional opportunity to promote the high quality science research and education being carried out at earth and environmental departments at CUNY.  An important part of the exhibit will include an informational table for literature about the earth and environmental science departments and programs at the various CUNY campuses. 

These events are part of Focus the Nation (www.focusthenation.org ), which is a major, non-political, educational initiative that will coordinate teams of faculty and students at over a thousand colleges, universities, and high schools in the United States, to collaboratively engage in a nationwide, interdisciplinary discussion centered around the theme of “Stabilizing the Climate in the 21st Century.” Queens College as well other CUNY colleges are already designing events around this initiative. If you are interested in coordinating events on your campus with QC or other CUNY campuses contact Stephen.pekar@qc.cuny.edu .

Getting To the CUNY Lecture Series and Exhibition on Governors Island:

The ferry to Governors Island leaves from Battery Maritime Building, Slip 7 directly east of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.  A number of subways stop near the Maritime Building (#1, 4, 5, R, W).

On the island
The CUNY exhibition is located in the eastern part of Building 110. It is the first building on the right at the top of the hill.

The CUNY Lecture Series is located in Pershing Hall and is a two-minute walk from the ferry terminal on Governors Island. Make a left at the first intersection and follow the signs to Pershing Hall (building 125).

For more information about either the CUNY lecture series or exhibition, contact Dr. Pekar at: stephen.pekar@qc.cuny.edu.

CUNY Lecture Series Schedule on Governors Island, Summer 2007 Begins at 12:30 pm in Pershing Hall

Schedule:

William Solecki, Hunter College
Environmental Change and Urban Sustainability - The Case of New York City

Stan Gedzelman, City College of New York Prime Movers in Saving the Planet

Cecila McHugh, Queens College
Glacial to Interglacial Depositional History of Western Long Island Sound, New York