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A lineup of experts and authorities will offer free presentations, touching on a range of topics like history and astronomy to appeal to everyone. But a running theme through the majority of sessions will be climate change, including things everyday people can do to help the environment.

“Youth-led protests last fall and the fires in Australia and the Amazon have amplified conversations about climate change and human impacts on the environment,” says Eric Corneau, Regional Dean South �������ϲʿ��������ѯ Similkameen. “The OC Speaker Series will be exploring the practical and political aspects of climate change. We invite the community to take part in continuing the dialogue.”

The series includes:

• Jan. 14 – A Personal Reflection on the Situation in Hong Kong
• Jan. 21 – ‘The Man from Eldorado’ Presents an Evening with Robert W. Service, by Andre Begin
• Jan. 28 – Invasive Species and Climate Change, by Lisa Scott from OASISS
• Feb. 4 – Bridging the Gap: The Bad News and the Good News about Climate Change, by First Things First’s Dr. Michael Healey and Jim Beattie
• Feb. 11 – Climate Change in the �������ϲʿ��������ѯ: Crisis or Opportunity? By Tami Rothery
• Feb. 25 – Love Food, Hate Waste: Are You Using Your Refrigerator Right?, by Cameron Baughen from the Regional District �������ϲʿ��������ѯ Similkameen
• March 3 – Air Quality and Child Development, by Jason Curran
• March 10 – Role of Magnetism in Star Formation, by Dr. Mehrnoosh Tahani from the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
• March 17 – The Spiral Structure of the Milky Way, by Dr. Trey V. Wenger from the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
• March 24 – Climate Change Diet, by Dr. Todd Redding
• April 1 – The Politics of Oil, by Dr. Rosalind Warner
• April 7 – Mindful Self-Compassion, by Barb Regasz

Talks are 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre (PL 107) of the Ashnola Building. The �������ϲʿ��������ѯ College Penticton campus is located at 583 Duncan Ave. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to support students in need.

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