2008 GCC Events
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2008 Green Cup Challenge Movie and Speaker Series
All events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, January 29 Phillips Exeter Academy Assembly Hall, doors open at 6:45 PM
“Everything's Cool” is a film about America finally "getting" global warming in the wake of the most dangerous chasm ever to emerge between scientific understanding and political action.
Thursday, January 31 Phillips Exeter Academy Assembly Hall, 7 PM
Internationally known climate researcher and UNH scientist, Cameron Wake
Roger Stephenson, APR, Executive Vice President for Programs, Clean Air—Cool Planet
State Senator Maggie Hassan
Kurt Ehrenberg, NH Sierra Club
John Moskal, EPA New England
Focus the Nation is a national teach-in engaging millions of students and citizens with political leaders and decision makers about global warming solutions. Visit http://www.focusthenation.org/ for more information. Read more about this event...
Tuesday, February 5 Phillips Exeter Academy Assembly Hall, doors open at 6:45 PM
"King Corn" is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. With the help of friendly neighbors, genetically modified seeds, and powerful herbicides, they plant and grow a bumper crop of America’s most-productive, most-subsidized grain on one acre of Iowa soil. But when they try to follow their pile of corn into the food system, what they find raises troubling questions about how we eat—and how we farm.
Thursday, February 7 Phillips Exeter Academy Phelps Academy Center Forum, 7 PM
Michelle McKay, Senior Fellow at Second Nature, an Expert Advisor for the Green Schools Alliance, and a volunteer for Stratleade Sustainability Education.
Georges Dyer, Senior Fellow at Second Nature, and a Trustee of Stratleade Sustainability Education.
Second Nature has worked with over 4,000 faculty and administrator at more than 500 colleges and universities to help make the principles of sustainability the foundation of all learning, practice, and collaboration with local communities.
Tuesday, February 12 Phillips Exeter Academy Assembly Hall, doors open at 6:45 PM
"Who Killed the Electric Car?" So why did General Motors crush its fleet of EV1 electric vehicles in the Arizona desert? Who Killed the Electric Car? chronicles the life and mysterious death of the GM EV1.
Thursday, February 14 Phillips Exeter Academy Phelps Academy Center Forum, 7 PM
Author, Public Speaker, film maker Public speaker Chad Kister will be speaking about global warming and his books, "Arctic Melting" The horrific impacts of climate change on the Arctic and Alaska, and what we can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; "Arctic Quest" A 700-mile journey by foot and raft, living off roots, berries and greens through The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the need to protect it from oil drilling
Tuesday, February 19 Phillips Exeter Academy Assembly Hall, doors open at 6:45 PM
“Out of Balance” shows the influence that the largest company in the world has on governments, the media and citizens and what can be done about global warming.
Take the Green Cup Pledge!
"I pledge to lower my energy consumption for the duration of the Green Cup Challenge 2008 and beyond. This may include (but is not limited to): turning off my computer and monitor, lights and appliances; unplugging chargers when not in use; turning down my heat instead of opening windows (when applicable); taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
I recognize that inefficient energy use generates unnecessary pollution and greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change. I pledge to do my part to reduce the negative environmental and health impacts of my energy use, for the betterment of the Exeter community, and the world at large."
More Challenges!
In addition to the interscholastic challenge, we are offering other incentives to motivate the entire Exeter community. We are also extending the competition beyond the walls of Exeter to those who live off-campus.
• North Side V. South Side
Monitoring individual buildings on campus and holding a friendly competition will help bring the GCC spirit and enthusiasm to campus.
• Off-Campus Challenge
This challenge invites faculty, staff, and day students to compete by conserving electricity at home to help get those who live off campus more involved.
