Spring 2009 Events
Green Efforts hosts Earth Day, April 22, 2009
- 7-9AM Dumpster Dive II: The Sequel.
Last year we analyzed our 'garbage' and started a new recycling effort. How much have we improved over last year? Join in! We will have masks and gloves. On the central mall - west of the Library.
- 9AM-2PM Sustainable Vendors South end of the Central mall.
- 10-11:45 AM Cream Your Prof Throw a plate of whip cream at your prof! $2 per plate or 3 plates for $5. Fundraiser for the Environmental Club. Drs. Reavis, Reed and Saint-Amour have voluntered so far.
- Noon Results of Dumpster Dive II. Mary Harris. SU104
- 12:10PM Guest Speaker: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club: 'Earth Day - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow' SU104
- 1-2PM Student Sustainability Project Presentations SU104
- 2:30-3:30PM Film: A 60 Minutes Special on Global Warming with James Hansen, NASA Scientist
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Green Events on Campus: 2008-2009
- Green Efforts recommends a sustainable book for Spring 2009
PLAN B 3.0: MOBILIZING TO SAVE CIVILIZATION by Lester R. Brown Free in pdf format.
- National Teach-in on Global Warming Solutions, February 4 & 5, 2009 Hundreds Participated! Details
- Movie Wednesdays in April. All films start at 2:30 PM in MA 142
April 8: Planet in Peril Part I - See how poaching is endangering our environment, and moving several species close to extinction (with Jeff Corwin.) How will species extinction affect our tomorrow?
April 15: Too Hot Not to Handle - HBO takes a closer look at climate change.
April 22: A 60 Minutes exclusive look at Global Warming Politics, and the future of our planet.
April 29: Extreme Ice Breath-taking views and amazing discoveries abound as photographers and scientists trek across dangerous glaciers.
- Earth Day, April 22, 2009: Dumpster Dive II & Sustainability Day (details above)
