Linnaeus SymposiumThe Changing Climate: How Will We Respond?
Thursday, July 18, 2019

Spend the day at Gustavus Adolphus College learning about the changing climate in Minnesota. In addition to an opening overview of the science, speakers will address the issue through the lens of vegetation changes, public policy initiatives, and individual action. The day will conclude with a closing dinner and an optional walking tour of the Linnaeus Arboretum.

Ticket Information

The dinner portion of this event is now sold out. A new option of a lecture only ticket has now been created for $20 per person. Tickets for the 1-5 p.m. lectures are still available. Order tickets online or call 507-933-7520.

Please order now by calling 507-933-7520. Questions? Email marketing@gustavus.edu.

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Schedule of Events — Thursday, July 18, 2019

Time	Event
12:30 p.m.	Registration Opens Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, OJ Johnson Student Union Tickets will be held at the door for all attendees.
1 p.m.	Welcome Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, O.J. Johnson Student Union Welcome and Symposium overview Scott Moeller, Director of the Linnaeus Arboretum
1:15 p.m.	Climate Change in Our Own Backyards: A Minnesota Perspective climate change is already happening in our Minnesota backyards, and there is ample evidence for this. Dr. Mark Seeley Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water, and Climate and regular commentator on Minnesota Public Radio
2 p.m.	Trees and Climate Change in Minnesota How will the climate change impact vegetation including forest and urban landscapes? Dr. Lee Frelich Director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Forest Ecology and Institute on the Environment
2:45 p.m.	Break
3 p.m.	Response in Business and Policy How will business and policy respond to the changing climate? Joe Sullivan, JD Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Energy Resources at the Minnesota Department of Commerce
4 p.m.	Changing Climate: Responses of Citizens What can citizens do to make a difference in climate change? J. Drake Hamilton Science Policy Director at Fresh Energy
5 p.m.	Reception C. Charles Jackson Campus Center Banquet Rooms Cash bar available.
5:30 p.m.	Dinner C. Charles Jackson Campus Center Banquet Rooms Dinner presentation Climate Changed and Changing: Thinking About Systems and Action Dr. Jim Dontje Director of the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation at Gustavus Adolphus College
7:30 p.m.	Optional Guided Tour of the Prairie in the Linnaeus Arboretum