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KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The second annual WMU Student Sustainability Summit will provide an opportunity for students across Western Michigan University to share specific concerns on the broad theme of climate change justice. The hybrid virtual and in-person summit is planned for Friday, March 4FromFrom noon to 3:00 p.m.. is supported and promoted by the Western Student Association, Graduate Student Association, Office for Sustainability, Climate Change Working Group, 2020 Medallion Scholars, and the Strategic Planning Sustainability Working Group.
Summit participants will discuss common concerns around climate justice from a holistic perspective that combines interests in politics, culture, economy, biodiversity, and social issues.
Students and groups from other environmental groups are encouraged to attend. This summit will be a platform for sharing common concerns about climate change, learning about the perspectives and priorities of our diverse student body, and identifying actions Western could take to address climate justice and climate crisis.
Donation for Campus Sustainability
The $500 donation will be made by the WMU Office for Sustainability in support of campus sustainability activities. Summit participants will vote during the meeting on how to use the donation.
The event is free and open to the public. All faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend and listen to the student perspective. To fulfill the University’s call for strategic planning input, students will be able to share their concerns, priorities, and visions with University administrators.
Visit www.sierra Summit.com for more information. wmich.edu/sustainability/events/summit-0Contact the Office for Sustainability [email protected]or (269-387-0943
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