SOAR 2017: Full Schedule

3:30pm PDT

Green House Symposium: Waste, Recycling & More!

Green House 103 students will be presenting current research and literature on a variety of topics including waste-to-energy, recycling, and composting systems.

Tuesday May 16, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
SU 313

Symposium

Of Interest to Majors and Minors Environmental Science & Policy, Environmental Studies, Green House
Of Interest to Student Organizations Beekeeping Club, Environmental Education Club, Food and Farm Club, Rogue Journal of Undergraduate Research, SOU College Democrats, Young Americans for Liberty
Of Interest to Campus Organizations Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center
Areas of Interest Environment, Public Policy

10:00am PDT

Environmental Affairs Committee: Green Fund Project Overview

The Green Fund, ran by the Environmental Affairs Committee, is a funding source for sustainable projects that will be implemented on the SOU campus. This presentation will highlight and provide information for all of the projects that the Green Fund has approved since the start of the Green Fund. Come learn details about these sustainability projects, as well as details and the successes of each project.

Presenters

Sydney Lund and Committee Members

Wednesday May 17, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
SU 319

Presentation

Of Interest to Majors and Minors Environmental Science & Policy, Environmental Studies, Green House
Of Interest to Student Organizations Beekeeping Club, Environmental Education Club, Food and Farm Club, SOU College Democrats, Young Americans for Liberty
Of Interest to Campus Organizations Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center, Environmental Affairs Committee
Areas of Interest Environment, Public Policy

10:30am PDT

Can the United States Transition to 100% Renewable Energy?

By converting to 100% renewable energy, the U.S. would save money in the long run, create jobs, have a cleaner environment, and stabilize energy prices. This research will use information gathered from peer reviewed sources. Technologically and economically, the U.S. is capable of making and benefiting from the transition, but there are social and political barriers that prevent this from happening.

Presenters

Max Platt-Devlin

Wednesday May 17, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
SU 313

Presentation

Of Interest to Majors and Minors Environmental Science & Policy, Environmental Studies, Green House, USEM
Of Interest to Student Organizations Beekeeping Club, Environmental Education Club, Food and Farm Club, Rogue Journal of Undergraduate Research, SOU College Democrats, Young Americans for Liberty
Of Interest to Campus Organizations Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center, Environmental Affairs Committee
Areas of Interest Environment, Public Policy

10:30am PDT

Pollinator Walk

We invite you to join the SOU Landscape Team on a pollinator and wildlife habitat walk through the campus interior where you can learn about all the ways we are stewards of our environment. On the walk, you will have the opportunity to see firsthand many varieties of pollinators, birds, squirrels, deer, fungi, lykens, plants, trees, and more. We encourage questions and interaction with the outdoor environment. Meets in the small SU courtyard on University Way.

Presenters

SOU Landscape Team

Wednesday May 17, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
University Way @ SU

Demonstration

Of Interest to Majors and Minors Environmental Science & Policy, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Of Interest to Student Organizations Adventure Clubs, Beekeeping Club, Caving Club (SpeleoClub), Climbing Club, Disc Golf Club, Environmental Education Club, Food and Farm Club, Hiking/Backpacking Club, Mountain Biking Club, Whitewater Club
Of Interest to Campus Organizations Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center, Environmental Affairs Committee
Areas of Interest Environment, Nature, Outdoors

11:00am PDT

Water Protectors Unite!

Details about the Oregon LNG pipeline plan, and everyday practical examples of what we all can do in our daily lives to be excellent water protectors!

Presenters

Shawna Osenga

Thursday May 18, 2017 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
LIB 352

Presentation

Of Interest to Majors and Minors Environmental Science & Policy, Environmental Studies, Green House, Native American Studies, SOAN, Social Justice, Social Science
Of Interest to Student Organizations Anthropology Club, Beekeeping Club, Democracy and Social Justice, Environmental Education Club, Food and Farm Club, Native American Student Union, Rogue Journal of Undergraduate Research, SOU College Democrats, Young Americans for Liberty
Of Interest to Campus Organizations Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center, Environmental Affairs Committee, Multicultural Resource Center
Areas of Interest Environment, Identity, Public Policy, Social Justice

3:30pm PDT

Green House Symposium: Climate Change & Energy Systems

Green House 103 students will be presenting current research and literature on climate change, global warming, and energy systems.

Thursday May 18, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
SU Diversions

Symposium

Of Interest to Majors and Minors Environmental Science & Policy, Environmental Studies, Green House
Of Interest to Student Organizations Beekeeping Club, Environmental Education Club, Food and Farm Club, Rogue Journal of Undergraduate Research, SOU College Democrats, Young Americans for Liberty
Of Interest to Campus Organizations Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center, Environmental Affairs Committee
Areas of Interest Environment, Public Policy

9:30am PDT

Environmental Science & Policy Capstone Research Symposium

This symposium with Environmental Science & Policy capstone students presents the findings and accomplishments of environmental research and applied environmental projects.

Friday May 19, 2017 9:30am - 3:30pm PDT
SU 330

Symposium

Of Interest to Majors and Minors Environmental Science & Policy, Environmental Studies, Green House
Of Interest to Student Organizations Beekeeping Club, Environmental Education Club, Food and Farm Club, Rogue Journal of Undergraduate Research
Of Interest to Campus Organizations Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center, Environmental Affairs Committee
Areas of Interest Environment

11:30am PDT

Where Should I Grow Grapes?

This talk focuses on the application of GIS and Geospatial Technologies for detecting suitable sites for growing grapes in the Pacific North West region of the United States, especially the State of Oregon. The idea is to provide an overview of the major factors that contribute to the growth and development of grapes. Consequently, various regions of the state will be evaluated based on their vineyard potential.

Presenters

Golnaz Badr

Gregory Jones

Friday May 19, 2017 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
SU 313

Presentation

Of Interest to Majors and Minors Environmental Studies, Environmental Science & Policy, Business Administration
Of Interest to Student Organizations Food and Farm Club, Rogue Journal of Undergraduate Research
Of Interest to Campus Organizations Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center
Areas of Interest GIS, Environment