Alec Loorz, founder of Kids vs. Global Warming, will be in Syracuse as the guest of the Syracuse International Film Festival on Friday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at The Palace Theatre, 2384 James St.
When he was 12 years old, Loorz founded Kids vs. Global Warming to educate fellow youths about the science behind global warming while empowering them to take action. Feeling the weight of the global situation and a sense that he could make a difference, Loorz created a presentation made specifically for young people—full of videos, animation, easy-to-understand science and compelling motivation for those from kindergarten to college age. His message is deeply rooted in hope, encouraging kids to speak up and let their voices be heard on this issue. After giving more than 30 global warming presentations, he was invited by Al Gore to be formally trained with The Climate Project in October 2008 and now, at age 14, is the youngest trained presenter with The Climate Project.
Tickets for “Save the Planet with Alec Loorz”—$5 for adults; free for those 17 and under—will be available at the door. To reserve tickets or for more information, contact the Film Festival office at (315) 443-8826.
For more information on Kids vs. Global Warming, visit http://www.kids-vs-global-warming.com.
SU fans who park in Harrison Street/University Avenue area encouraged to use Manley North to avoid Pitt basketball game delays The City of Syracuse Water Department is repairing a water main break on Harrison Street near Syracuse University. The break…
Syracuse University today announced the appointment of Neal Powless G’08 to the post of University ombuds. In this role, Powless will serve the campus community as a neutral, independent, informal and confidential resource for faculty, staff and graduate students who…
An in-depth discussion of Trevor Noah’s “Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” will kick off the University’s spring 2019 Interfaith Dialogue Dinner Series, “Common and Diverse Ground: Raising Consciousnesses by Acknowledging the ‘Hidden’ Things that Divide Us,”…
When it came time to apply to colleges, the Kryss siblings each decided to try Syracuse University. All four of them. At the same time. The siblings make up a special rarity in families: quadruplets. As it turned out, two…
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the 2019 Unsung Hero Award winners. The awards are bestowed annually on people who, in the spirit of King’s “beloved community,” have made a positive difference in the lives of others,…
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
