New York University’s Eric Klinenberg, professor of sociology, public policy, and media, culture and communications, presents “Adaptation: Climate Change and the Future of Cities” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Room 165 of the Thompson Library on Ohio State’s Columbus campus. His most recent book, Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone, was published in 2012. He is also the author of the award-winning books Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago and Fighting for Air: The Battle to Control America’s Media. Free. Part of the Public Humanities Lecture Series of Ohio State’s Humanities Institute. Details: 614-247-6763.