The Climate Action Week Poster Symposium took place from 3-5 p.m. on March 20 in the Casa Loma room and showcased students’ research on a variety of environmental topics. Other activities from the 2025 Climate Action Week included a clothing swap, button-making event and guest speaker series.
University of Redlands faculty and students, as well as community members, examine environmental posters at the March 20 Climate Action Week Poster Symposium. This was the University of Redlands’ fourth annual Climate Action Week. Photo credit: McKenzie Rose 
This poster displayed at the Climate Action Week Poster Symposium sheds light on the garden project in the Stauffer Complex. Beginning in March 2024, faculty and students within the environmental department have removed the grass in favor of growing native plants to support native species and reduce intensive irrigation. Photo credit: McKenzie Rose 
One of the posters featured at the Climate Action Week Poster Symposium examines environmental racism within the BNSF rail yard in western San Bernardino. Environmental racism refers to environmental aspects that have unequal consequences for minorities. Photo credit: McKenzie Rose 
One of the largest posters at the Climate Action Week Poster Symposium shares information about wind energy. Wind turbines generate electricity in an environmentally-friendly manner. Photo credit: McKenzie Rose 
A poster from the Climate Action Week Poster Symposium introduces the Students of Environmental Action (SEA) Club and the activities they orchestrated. This student-led organization works to maintain campus sustainability and meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday in Lewis 110. Photo credit: McKenzie Rose 
This poster explains the environmental impacts of the university’s solar covered parking lots. They are part of a larger sustainability project launched on April 15, 2024 that includes electric vehicle charger installations, new asphalt and replacing all light fixtures with LED lights. Photo credit: McKenzie Rose
McKenzie Rose, a sophomore double-majoring in Environmental Studies and Journalism, serves as the Redlands Bulldog Editor-in-Chief this semester. McKenzie first dabbled in the world of journalism during high school by working as a freelance reporter with the municipal Hermiston Herald and regional East Oregonian newspapers near her hometown of Echo, Oregon. She enjoys running (participating in the university’s track & field and cross country teams), spending time with her pets, traveling and listening to good ‘ol country music!
