Henry Whittemore Library, Framingham State University
Preparing for Extreme Weather with Hope
Presented by Reverend Vernon K. Walker, program manager, Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021
RECORDING COMING SOON
Suggested audience: adults and older youth, suitable for ages 14+
The Library will host Rev. Vernon Walker, from CREW, to talk about extreme weather and social justice. In 2018, a UN report warned that humans have 12 years for global warming to be kept to a maximum of 1.5C, a degree above which will make the risk of droughts, floods, and extreme heat more severe and can cause climate related poverty for millions of people. Learn to prepare for extreme weather that will elicit hope and social justice.
About CREW:
CREW is a network of local leaders building grassroots climate resilience through inclusive & hands-on education, service, and planning.
About the Presenter:
Rev. Vernon K. Walker is originally born and raised in Philadelphia. Rev. Walker attended Penn State University for college where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Organizational Leadership and a minor in Psychology in 2012.
After graduating from Penn State University, Rev. Walker attended Boston University's School of Theology and earned a Master Degree in Theological Studies (M.T.S) in 2016. During this time, Rev. Walker also crossed registered to take courses at Harvard University' Divinity School on non-profit leadership. Rev. Walker completed coursework towards a Master in Social Work with a focus on social justice and macro social work practices at Boston University.
While a member of the Berachah Church in Dorchester for 4 years, Rev. Walker helped to develop the social action and outreach department.