In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, New College is now, more than ever, asking the question: “What can we do to become more resilient?”
Join us to seek answers during the first in a series of community conversations as we launch an important year-long initiative, The New College Challenge.
We are enlisting industry leaders and teams from major national research universities to help us create a more resilient campus and region on the Gulf Coast. When we planned the Challenge, we never expected to face Hurricane Ian’s cone of uncertainty, head on.
There is no better time to delve deeper into coastal resilience and the role higher education can play in creating a stronger future for our community and beyond.
I invite you to participate in the Challenge kick-off, meet our experts, and bring your questions and ideas as we reimagine together.
–Pat Okker, President, New College of Florida
Please RSVP by 5:00 p.m. October 20th for any or all of the FREE events listed below.
10/25 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kickoff Brunch
Join us as we launch the New College Challenge. Brunch includes regional leaders, design experts and special guest speaker William C. Dudley '71, former President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, who helped to successfully navigate the 2008 financial crisis.
Event on the New College bayfront.
10/26 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. New Topics Public Lecture, Chris Reed, Harvard University
A leading national voice in transforming landscapes and cities, Reed will share his ambitious vision to be climate ready in order to protect our coastlines.
Topic: “Climate Crisis Now! Learning and Landscapes in a Changing Environment.”
Event in the Sainer Auditorium.
10/28 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. "Designing for Resilience"
A one-day symposium on coastal resilience and adaptive strategies. How can we design more resilient communities in the face of coastal threats like storm surge? Engage with national experts as they present case studies and research relevant to the Gulf Coast.
Your questions and input will offer direction for their on-going work in our community during the months to come.
Event on the New College bayfront.
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New College of Florida
5800 Bay Shore Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
