Embers of Awakening: Film & Chat

Sonoma State University
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We are in a climate crisis. “Embers of Awakening: From Firestorms to Climate Health” is a gripping exploration of how fire is changing the way we live. The film reveals personal stories of damage and recovery in Sonoma County and ways that we need to change the way we live to create a path towards a healthy world. After the film showing, join us for small group reflective discussions and Q&A with the filmmakers from Listening for a Change about our personal experiences, hopes and goals. We will hear briefly about what SSU is doing to make a difference, and the new SSU Sustainability Pledge that helps you identify meaningful personal actions you can take for a vibrant future in our county and on our planet. 

Leader

• Phyllis Rosenfield, Director/Producer of the film and Executive Director, Listening for a Change

This event is being hosted by SSU's Center for Environmental Inquiry and Center for Community Engagement

Details

We'll begin with an introduction by the film’s director about the documentary and larger project, “Listening for a Change," and then watch the 1.5 hour film. After that, we'll break into groups to chat about key general questions related to the film and our personal experiences, then have time for Q&A with the film's director, editor, and cinematographers. In closing, we'll hear briefly about SSU’s sustainability efforts, with an opportunity to sign the newly unveiled SSU Sustainability Pledge.

Watch the trailer here: 

Logistics

This event is open to students and the public. We encourage faculty in all university schools and departments to attend; this event may be of special interest to those in American Multicultural Studies, Anthroplogy, Biology, Business, Chicano and Latino Studies, Counseling, GEP, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Wine Business, and any class with a DEI component. Recommended assignments and event resources for faculty are available, and we welcome input for curriculum that is being developed for use next year. We also encourage the leadership of student clubs and organizations to attend.

This event takes place in Warren Auditorium, which is room 101 in Ives Hall on the south side of the SSU campus. Please arrive to park in advance (recommend parking lot E) of the registered event start time.

COVID-19 Safety

All staff are fully vaccinated and boosted. Do not attend if you test positive for COVID-19 or if you have any symptoms that may be indicative of COVID-19, even if you are vaccinated. SSU requires that you must properly wear a mask when indoors, even if you are vaccinated. Bandanas, gaiters or vented masks are not suitable, and well-fitted surgical masks or more protective options are recommended. All SSU updated guidelines will be followed, which can be found at https://covid19.sonoma.edu/ 

How to Sign Up

See registration link below. Each participant should register separately. This event is free of charge.

About the Center

Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry empowers university students to work with community members on the environmental challenges of the North Bay. Our mission is to create an engaged and environmentally ready society, one where all people have the skills to find solutions to the challenges facing our earth. SSU Preserves are open to everyone engaged in education or research. Reservations are required.

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