Ideas That Matter
Ideas that Matter: Climate Change and the Individual
“Ideas that Matter” is a year-long, campus-wide inquiry at SUNY Geneseo focused on exploring a significant and complex idea, inviting diverse perspectives and dialogue. The program is part of Geneseo’s commitment to liberal arts education. Past themes include Artificial Intelligence and Myth and Science. The program aims to foster a deeper understanding of these ideas through multiple disciplinary lenses and various activities and events.
Join us for year three, 2025-26.
The great majority of scientists agree that humans have caused climate change, and that the rising temperatures on the earth’s surface are leading to higher concentrations of greenhouse gases, rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, increased droughts and wildfires, loss of species and damage to ecosystems, and health risks. But what can we do about it, as individuals and communities? Join Geneseo students, faculty, and staff this year for classes, panel discussions, lectures, workshops, exhibits, and tours that will explore how a liberal arts based understanding of climate change can help you to make effective choices for your own future and the Earth’s future.
See links for year-long planned events, educational opportunities and resources for the entire Geneseo community.
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Learning outcomes and planning future years’ Ideas That Matter