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Photo contest to raise awareness about global warming
MHCC students encouraged to participate in 350.org-sponsored photo competition
The Advocate
In an effort to spread awareness and do something about global warming, MHCC social science instructor Janet Campbell and humanities instructor Eric Tschuy designed an MHCC photo contest to support the 350 organization.
350.org's mission is to "inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis —to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet," according to the organization's website.
"We can all feel a lift in our personal lives as we participate in this fun way to raise awareness of the issue," said Campbell. "It'll be cool to see how people will choose to portray it."
Photo entries should be turned in to Campbell's mailbox or to her office located in the Social Sciences Division (Room 2667) by 4:30 p.m. Oct 6. A hardcopy of the photo and a brief artist's statement should accompany the entry.
After being evaluated and judged, the winner will be determined by Dana Spielmann, integrated media photography instructor. The winner will be announced Oct. 8 in the College Center during MHCC's "Global Work Party" event and will receive a $40 gift certificate to Burgerville.
350.org, an organization that focuses on global warming, is hosting a 'Global Work Party' Sunday, Oct. 10 (10/10/10). To find a work party in the Portland area, go online to 350.org
More than 2,500 events are planned in 150 countries as people come together to spread awareness and do something about global warming.
"I think it's cool that this group 350 is trying to coordinate this on a global level," Campbell said Tuesday.
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