Global Issues Colloquium Schedule
7 p.m.
Oct. 17
Baldwin Little Theater
Leider Valencia is from the Campesino Coordination of Coca, Poppy and Marijuana Growers of Colombia. Emerging from the peace accords in Havana, Cuba, the COCCAM has the objective of promoting the implementation of a solution to the problem of illicit drugs. Valencia will discuss the grassroots efforts of Afro-Colombians, campesinos and indigenous peoples working toward alternative sustainable development in areas hit hard by internal armed conflict, fumigations and forced eradication/militarization. He will also look at how various forces threaten the Colombian peace process and how movements in the U.S. may contribute in defending it.
“Climate Anxiety and Global Hope”
7 p.m.
Nov. 7
Baldwin Little Theater
The news about the rapidly changing global climate can be overwhelming in its magnitude, creating what is called “climate anxiety.” While not discounting the severity and urgency of the situation, this presentation will address points of hope and possibility, followed by a panel discussion featuring local climate experts and activists to address strategies for combating climate anxiety and take action against climate change.
