Focus the Nation
As part of the nationwide effort to reach millions of citizens and lawmakers, in January 2008 Albion College's Focus the Nation raised awareness of global warming issues. Over 25 professors helped to host a teach-in covering the diverse aspects of global climate change.
Other events included a talent show, a piano concert, and a round-table discussion with campus, local, and state leaders.
Recyclemania is a national initiative among college and university campuses that uses an annual 10-week competition to help local campus groups encourage recycling efforts at their schools.
Student volunteers promote and manage all aspects of the competition, working actively with Albion College's Grounds Department.
Environmentalist Bill McKibben, founder of the International Day of Climate Action, presented the Stoffer Lecture during Albion College’s 2008 Opening Convocation.
The goal of the International Day of Climate Action is to raise awareness about the risks of climate change and to advocate for a global reduction in carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere to less than 350 parts per million.
Albion students, faculty, and staff have also held events on campus in conjunction with the International Day of Climate Action.
Step It Up 2007
Albion College hosted a global climate change awareness fair as part of the nationwide day of climate change action, Step It Up 2007. Students from over 20 campus groups presented on various aspects of climate change.
Then-State Senate minority leader and 1984 Albion College graduate Mark Schauer (now a U.S. Congressman) gave an address and was presented with a citizen's comment of over 700 signatures calling for climate action from elected officials. As part of the spring Step It Up 2007, students took part in a rally calling for a nationwide 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by the year 2050.
Other parts of this day included tree plantings, a test-drive in a Honda hybrid, and a walk through the city of Albion learning about historic energy use.