BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Movies & Screenings DESCRIPTION:In 2007\, photojournalist James Balog and a team of researchers \, climate scientists\, engineers\, and mountaineers\, founded the EIS (Ext reme Ice Survey) to study and document the climatic phenomenon of melting i ce in the Earth’s seas and glaciers. Balog figured (correctly) that there w as no better way to alert people to the effects of global warming than by s howing them irrefutable photographic proof of the planet’s increasing tempe ratures which are driving the disappearance of ice formations that have las ted for tens of thousands of years. Through Balog’s lens\, viewers get a st ark reminder that action against human-led climate change must be taken imm ediately\, before the ecological scales are forever thrown out of balance.\ n\n\n\nWinner of an Emmy for Outstanding Nature Programming and a Satellite Award for Best Documentary\, Chasing Ice was directed by Jeff Orlowski-Yan g\, who also oversaw the cinematography for the production. The film is a v isual triumph coupled to a story of the urgent need to reexamine our impact on our fragile environment.\n\n \n\nAbout the series\n\nAthena Cinema\, Un iversity Libraries\, and OHIO’s Environmental Studies Program present the 1 1th annual Sustainability Film Series.\n\nThis year’s batch of films will b e centered on reflecting the urgency of what is before us. After a decade o f screening movies and hosting discussions led by experts from the OHIO stu dent body and faculty and the Athens community detailing the problems facin g the world\, this semester’s focus will be on solutions.\n\nThe films will demonstrate that a collaborative approach to problem-solving — involving a ll members of our global community\, regardless of age\, ethnicity\, or gen der — is a necessity. Education is the first crucial step in both understan ding the world’s problems and developing sustainable solutions.\n\nFollowin g the screening of each of these beautiful\, thought-provoking\, and timely films\, audience members are invited to join us for a panel discussion hos ted by OHIO faculty members\, students\, and members of the Athens communit y.\n\nThe series is sponsored by Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs\, OHIO Honors Program\, Honors Tutorial College\, Cutler Scholars\, Office of Sustainability\, Center for Campus & Community Engagement\, Univ ersity College and beloved nonprofits and businesses.\n\nFree admission and post-show discussion as part of the Spring Sustainability Series. DTEND:20240222T020000Z DTSTAMP:20241122T231128Z DTSTART:20240222T000000Z GEO:39.328395;-82.100838 LOCATION:Athena Cinema SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sustainability Series: CHASING ICE UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_45615413658362 URL:https://calendar.ohio.edu/event/sustainability_series_chasing_ice END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR