The 2024 Barbara Schlachter Memorial Lecture Series is a partnership between the Senior Center and 100Grannies for a Livable Future. For 10 years, this team of women has been working to inform and activate communities by drawing attention to risks in our environment. Meet some of the leaders who help us achieve leadership in Iowa for environmental action and transparency. Come to engage with them. What priorities do you care about and what can you do to support these efforts?
Wednesdays March 6 to 27 5:30 – 6:30
Location: Hybrid – Room 302 or by Zoom (link will be sent to those who register)
Register online at icgov.org/senior/registration or call 319-356-5220 or in-person at the Senior Center M-F 8-5 pm
March 6
Dr. Peter Thorne is professor in the UI College of Public Health’s Department of Occupational & Environmental Health and co-director of the Environmental Health Sciences Research Center. He has held a number of prominent national leadership positions, including serving as chairman of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board. He will discuss “What is the U.S. Doing About Climate Change?”
March 13
Dr. Charles O. Stanier, professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Iowa. He will discuss anticipated impacts of climate change on wildfires and air quality in the U.S. “Older Wiser and Prepared for Disasters” is an initiative of the College of Public Health which enables people to prepare for unexpected weather events.
March 20
Jessica Wiskus lives in Lisbon where she’s been working with neighbors to oppose the CO2 pipeline since it was proposed in the fall of 2021. In the struggle to stand firm and strong, neighbors have been reaching across the state, demonstrating extraordinary trust and support. What strategies have been effective and what do the landowners say they need right now to stand strong. A video of her lecture is available here
March 27
Megan Hill, CNP | LEED Green Associate for the City of Iowa City is coordinating many of the climate initiatives for Iowa City. She will discuss the Climate Action team’s 2024 Energy Blitz on April 20th. Learn what goals our city is achieving on climate action and about the initiatives which involve community members.