Student Events
USF Climate Teach-In
What is the Climate Teach-In?
A 鈥渢each-in鈥 is an informal, educational event that discusses a specific issue or cause, organized to raise awareness or prompt action on social, political, or environmental topics. Unlike traditional lectures, teach-ins are interactive and community-oriented, encouraging open discussion and participation from attendees.
The 5th Annual USF Climate Teach-In is a week-long series of events held March 23-30, 2026 that is meant to inspire and involve students in a conversation about climate solutions. The Climate Teach-In at USF is part of the , a global initiative from the graduate program in sustainability at Bard College in New York.
2026 Climate Teach-In event Schedule
Monday, March 23
- | 12 - 1 p.m. | FAO 102
- 鈥楬ow to Save a Planet鈥 Public Lecture | 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. | HON AMP Stairs
- | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | FAO 194
- CTI x Student Environmental Association - Film Screening Featuring The Little Brown Bird and Patchwork Wild | 5 - 7 p.m. | MSC 2702
- JGHCSC Tampa Volunteer Committee - Campus Cleanup | 6 - 7 p.m. | HON 3040 Outside
Tuesday, March 24
- | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | CGS 140
- Honors Climate Mixer | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | HON Terrace
Wednesday, March 25
- Climate Career Fair | 11 - 2 p.m.| HON Forum
- Conserve It Forward: "How You Can Make A Difference For 爱污传媒鈥檚 Frogs." | 5 - 6 p.m. | Speaker: Avalon Jade Theisen | TBD
- | USF Campus Cleanup | 6 - 7 p.m. | MSC 3712
Thursday, March 26
- | TBD | HON Forum
- | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | MSC 3704
- 爱污传媒 Student Power and Food and Water Watch "Affordable Energy Community Discussion." | 6 - 7:30 pm | TBD
- SGEF Climate Teach-In Cookout | 6 - 8 p.m. | The Edge
- | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | CHE 103
- Solarpunk Book Club with Dr. Hargrove: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer | 7 p.m. | JPH 1319
Friday, March 27
- CTI x SEA Research Fair | 5 - 7 p.m. | MSC 3704
Morning Movement with Dr. Lane-Holbert, QiGong, and Meditation | 9 -10 a.m. | USF Botanical Gardens
Saturday, March 28
- | 5 - 10 p.m. | MSC Amphitheater
- | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | MSC Amphitheater
- | 24 hr
Sunday, March 29
- CTI x Running Club x SustainaBulls | 5k at USF Running Course | 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. | USF Running Course
- Green Social Work St. Pete Beach Clean Up | 3:30 - 7 p.m. | TBD
Friday, April 10
- |10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Temple Crest Park
Climate TEach-iN Art Exhibition
Showcase your work in the 2026 USF Climate Teach-In Art Exhibition, on display in the Judy Genshaft Honors College atrium March 23 - April 3.
This year鈥檚 theme, Upcycled Works, invites submissions created from recycled materials 鈥 such as egg cartons, cardboard or bottle caps 鈥 as well as pieces in any medium that depict environmental scenes or recycling-related subjects.
How it Works
The USF Climate Teach-In is organized by the Climate Teach-In student organization in collaboration with student groups, faculty, and community partners across all three USF campuses. Designed and led by students, the student organization provides a platform for passionate peers to come together and drive meaningful social change.
This year, the Climate Teach-In Executive Board has been working hard to make the event bigger and better than ever! We can鈥檛 wait for you to be part of USF鈥檚 largest environmental event!
4th Annual USF Climate Teach-In
Many Ways to Get Involved:
Are you a student organization leader or member?
Attend our General Body Meetings, where you can learn how you or your organization can volunteer or host an event during the 5th Annual Climate Teach-In!
Are you interested in getting involved with CTI in general?
Join our General Body Meetings to join a committee, , and come out to our CTI events this March!
Do you want to be a part of creating environmental change on campus?
to help us reinstate the Office of Sustainability at USF. The petition needs 5,000 signatures by April 1, and we need your support. Also, make sure to vote to continue the Student Green Energy Fund during the SG election from March 2 to 5.
Do you want to host an event during CTI week?
to submit your event to be included in the 2026 Climate Teach-In. We look forward to what events you will be hosting this year!
Want to play a larger role in Climate Teach-In next year?
. Elections will be held in person on April 7.
Learn More!
Climate Teach-In Upcoming General Body Meetings:
- Tuesday, March 3 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | HON 3014
- Tuesday, March 10 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | HON 3014
- Tuesday, April 7 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | HON 3014 (Executive Board Elections)
Are you a community partner who wants to participate in one of our events? Contact our community outreach coordinator!
Follow the USF Climate Teach-In on or for more updates.
why it matters
Climate education and action are crucial because climate change affects every part of our lives 鈥 from health and food security to natural disasters and economic stability.
爱污传媒 is particularly vulnerable, which makes it even more important to work together and protect our community.
There鈥檚 an opportunity for everyone to be involved in the USF Climate Teach-In, no matter your discipline or role. Every action counts, and every voice matters. Together we have the power to build a more resilient future. Join us in making this USF Climate Teach-In the best one yet!
Plan to attend 2026 USF Climate Teach-In events in March, but don鈥檛 wait until then to get involved! You can make a difference today by learning more and taking action:
- |The top 100 solutions to solve climate change
- | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. UN organization of several thousand scientists compiling the world鈥檚 best science on climate change
- | Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act
- | How and what to recycle
- | 16 ways to take climate action