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 the week of March 23 - 30 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
- 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
- 鈥楬ow to Save a Planet鈥 Public Lecture | 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.| HON Amphitheater Steps
Tuesday, March 24
- PCGS x GLOBE Sustainability Speaker Series | 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 a.m. - 2 p.m. | HON Forum
- Student Philanthropy Council x Order of the Golden Brahman -| USF Campus Cleanup | 6 - 7 p.m. | MSC 3712
Thursday, March 26
- Big Biology Public Podcast Recording | TBD | HON Forum
- 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 (near the pier)
Saturday, March 28
- GenCleo Concert for Climate | TBD
Sunday, March 29
- CTI x Running Club x SustainaBulls | 5k | 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. | USF Running Course
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.
All Honors students are encouraged to submit, regardless of skill level. Paintings, poetry, collages, photography, crochet, and more are welcome. Online submissions are due Feb. 25.
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
Check Out the 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!
Want to get involved with CTI in general?
Join our General Body Meetings to join a committee, , and come out to our CTI events this March!
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!
Are you a community partner who wants to participate in one of our events?
Contact the community outreach coordinator.
Learn More!
Climate Teach-In Upcoming General Body Meetings:
- February 17 (Climate Summit), 6:30-7:30 p.m. | HON 3014
- March 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | HON 3014
- March 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | HON 3014
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. 91社区 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