MSU Climate Week is April 21-25, 2025 on MSU Bozeman Campus. Events are free and open to the public.
Monday, April 21
6:30-8pm Dr. David Carlson: “Challenges Ahead: Balancing Realism and Optimism”
Dave Carlson will show audience members how to find and follow key indicators of health of our planet. Then he will stimulate discussion on roles of citizens and scientists in addressing climate crisis, focusing on future challenges and opportunities. Dr. David Carlson wears many hats: he trained as an Oceanographer, led large field programmes from tropical to polar, spent a decade at the National Center for Atmospheric Research working on climate issues related to oceans + tropics + atmosphere + poles which led to his work at the World Climate Research Programme.
Location: NAH 165 (Free parking in Bobcat Lots after 6pm!)
Tuesday, APRIL 22 (Earth Day!)
4-5pm “Climate Concert” with MSU Faculty and Students
In collaboration with the MSU School of Music, Climate Week culminates with a climate-themed musical concert; come celebrate an exciting week of learning and action with this moving and emotive set of environmentally-focused musical pieces. Join the Live Stream HERE.
Location: Reynolds Recital Hall
5:30-7pm “Montana Climate Forum” led by Citizens Climate Lobby MSU
This online conference will explore how everyone can take climate action through the perspectives of organizations such as Northern Plains, Campus Climate Coalition, Happy Trash Can, and more! RSVP HERE!
Location: On-line
Wednesday, APRIL 23
3-6pm Climate Carnival
Join Campus Climate Coalition MSU in celebrating and learning about state-wide efforts in climate action with food, games, and a raffle! Additionally, there will be accompanying discussions with climate researchers on campus and prominent members across the Bozeman Community, like Susan Bilo!
Location: SUB Ballrooms
6:30-8pm Dr. James Burchfield: “Make Your Grassroots Group Fly”
We’ve all heard the famous quote from Margaret Mead about making change: ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.’ But how do we do this in today’s world? How do we draw a flightpath toward meaningful change? Join a conversation about making a voluntary association take off, stay the course, deal with turbulence, and with courage and perseverance, get somewhere where you want to go. Creating and sustaining a grassroots group is often difficult and slow going, but this conversation unfolds a map that can help groups of everyday people become a force to be reckoned with. Burchfield is the former Dean (retired), College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana.
Location: TBD
Thursday, APRIL 24
10-12pm
“Student Research Celebration”
View the posters of over 40 students in PSCI 448 “The Politics of Climate Change” and others who will showcase their original research on climate change from a variety of disciplinary foci.
Location: SUB Ballroom A