Environmental Roundtable Series
Environmental Roundtables are facilitated discussions of important environmental issues, hosted by the Loyola University Environment Program. Facilitators include Environment Program students, faculty, and guest hosts.
The Environmental Roundtable series will focus on the challenges and opportunities that Louisiana’s communities and businesses face in responding to climate change and broader environmental concerns. Louisiana is particularly vulnerable to environmental impacts, but through collaboration, we can create opportunities for resilience and innovation. This series will explore a variety of environmental concerns and work to build understanding across the university and community.
Missed a Roundtable? Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for recordings of our past Roundtables. For more information, contact our Roundtable coordinators: Joel MacClellan at jpmaccle@loyno.edu and Veronica Del Bianco at vldelbia@loyno.edu
Upcoming Roundtable Events:
February 5th
When: Thurs. Feb. 5th, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Where: Monroe Hall 152
Presenters: Jacqueline Richard, Coastal Studies & GIS Technology Program Chair and Associate Professor of Geology at Nunez Community College, Coastal & Estuarine Science Federation's Educator of 2025.
Title: "Nature-Based Solutions"
March 12th
When: Thurs. March 12th, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Where: Monroe Hall 152
Presenters: TBD
Title: TBD
April 16th
When: Thurs. April 16th, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Where: Monroe Hall 152
Presenters: Joy Breaux, Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Soil and Water, and Ex. Director of LA Soil & Water Conservation Commission. Jerry Davenport, Water Resource Specialist
Title: "Louisiana's Water Challenges and Solutions"
At the Intersection of Art, Faith and Activism
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Sustainability Entrepreneurship
Offshore Wing Development in Louisiana
How Hard Can it Be? De-Carbonizing the Grid
The Louisiana Climate Plan: Zero by Fifty
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The Links Between a Science Undergraduate Background and the Path to Law:
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Fostering Informed Citizenship through Environmental Education and Outreach
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Recreation at the Water's Edge
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ENVA Student Town Hall
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When: Thurs. 10/24, 12:30-1:45pm
Where: Monroe 610
Presenters: Dr. Sean Cain, Associate Professor of Political Science, Director of University Honors Program
Delaney Harper, Office Manager (History, Philosophy, Religious Studies), Loyola Alumna: B.A., History, 2022
Title: Do Elections Matter? U.S. Environmental Politics in 2024
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When: April 25th
Time: 12:30 – 1:45 pm
Where: Monroe Hall 610
**In case you missed the roundtable, watch the recording (Password: X43xZpUk)
Presenters: Shamell Lavigne, Kathy Randels, Paris Cyan Cian
Title of Talk: At the Intersection of Art, Faith and Activism
When: March 9th
Time: 12:30 – 1:45 pm
Where: Monroe 610
Presenters: Jeff Cantin - Owner of Solar Alternatives & Andrew Owens - Entergy
Title of Talk: Electric Vehicles: Is This Really Happening? Where Will I Plug In?
When: Feb 2nd
Time: 12:30 – 1:45 pm
Where: Monroe 610
Presenters: Marianne Cufone
Title of Talk: Environmental Law & Public Health Masters Programs
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Links for more information on H2theFuture:
Hydrogen fuel energy >> https://www.nrel.gov/research/eds-hydrogen.html
H2theFuture website >> https://h2thefuture.org/