Our Spring Course

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ESLP Fosters Horizontal Learning

Our Spring Quarter class centers around two key components. The first is a weekly Speaker Series, featuring leaders and activists from across the country who share diverse perspectives on sustainability. The second is a series of interactive workshops, where additional facilitators engage with students to foster collaboration, inspire action, and empower the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate justice.

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CRSN61: Class Facilitators

Our ESLP class facilitators hold paid positions offered annually by Enviroslug. They undergo facilitation training, dedicate the winter quarter to class preparation, and fully immerse themselves in the facilitation experience during the spring quarter. The class facilitators are mentored by the ESLP advisor and are responsible for assigning, grading, and facilitating class discussions.

ESLP takes pride in offering this unique, 2-unit student-led course every Spring Quarter. CRSN61 is sponsored by RCC and is open to all students, regardless of college affiliation, major, or year.

Meet the Team

  • 2026-2027 Course Facilitator (TBD)

  • 2026-2027 Course Facilitator (TBD)

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    Katherine Canales-Molina

    CRSN 61 Lecturer & Associate Director at SOMeCA 


CRSN61 Spring 2026 Speakers:

Micael Loik & Student Union Governance Board

Sustainable Practices on a UC Campus

April 15th 2026 | RCC240 | 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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Frank Waln

Indigenous Storytelling within Environmental Justice

April 22nd 2026 | RCC240 | 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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Stefani Medley

Food Systems, Land, and Power

April 29th 2026 | RCC240 | 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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Ezra David Romero

Media Literacy and Community Reporting

May 6th 2026 | RCC240 | 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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Dr. Mustafa Ali

Organizing and Collective Action

May 27th 2026 | RCC240 | 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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Tiffany Dena Loftin

Political Power and Civic Engagement

May 13th 2026 | RCC240 | 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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CRSN61 Spring 2025 Speakers:

Ildiko Polony

Understanding Climate through Media

April 16th 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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Kevin Patel

Empowering the Youth in Climate Action

April 23rd 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm

Megan Red Shirt-Shaw

Environmental Stewardship through the Indigenous Lens

April 30th 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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Tiffany Dena Loftin

From Ideas to Action: Leading the Change

May 14th 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali

Bridging Communities for Environmental Justice

May 21st 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm

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