Earth Charter Community Summit

Earth Charter at the Farmer’s Market

UWO faculty and staff and the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) will provide information about the Earth Charter and the Community Summit.

• When: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Oshkosh (400 and 500 blocks of N. Main Street)

Shorefront Restoration Planting in Menominee Park

Join the City of Oshkosh and SEAC to seed and plant along the shores of Lake Winnebago. Food and water will be provided.

• When: 8-11 a.m.
• Where: North end of Miller’s Bay (corner of Menominee Drive and Hickory Street)

Tanzanian Art Exhibit at Limelight Studios

All art on exhibit was obtained by UWO students who visited Tanzania for study abroad.  One painting will be auctioned off through a silent auction, and all proceeds will benefit a community in Tanzania.

• When: 6-9 p.m.  (during Gallery Walk)
• Where: Limelight Studios, 101 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh

Walk/Run/Ride Back to Nature

Enjoy a relaxing ride, run or walk along the WIOWASH trail, while learning about the flora and fauna of Northeast Wisconsin from local experts!

• When: noon-2 p.m.
• Where: WIOWASH Trail at Mill River Road trailhead (near Fratello's)

Speaker: Libuse Binder on "10 Ways to Change the World in Your 20s"

The first 20 students to arrive will receive a FREE copy of the book.

• When: 6-8 p.m. includes reception with refreshments, presentation and discussion
• Where: Reeve Union Ballrooms, 227 A/B

Student Discussion and Workshop with Libuse Binder

Come enjoy a small-group, informal discussion with Libuse Binder about activism and positive social change. Individuals and student groups are encouraged to attend. Pizza will be provided.

• When: 8:15-9:15 p.m.
• Where: Reeve Union, 214

WasteCAP Talk and Tour of Sage Hall

Tour UW Oshkosh’s new Sage Hall, a LEED-certified Green Building, enjoy a presentation by WasteCAP, a nonprofit that provides waste reduction and recycling assistance to businesses, and network with other area businesses that are interested in improving waste management practices and reducing costs. Businesses, students, faculty and community members are all encouraged to attend.

• When: 9 a.m.-noon
• Where: Reeve Union, 201

Earth Charter Banquet

Enjoy a delicious meal while listening to a talk by Neil Chambers, author of “Urban Green: Architecture for the Future”. Also featuring a raffle for a Tanzanian painting benefiting a Tanzanian community, as well as a preview of the entries in the Creating a Stronger Community Contest. Please pick up your tickets ahead of time at Titan Central, located in Reeve Memorial Union.

• When:  6-9 p.m.
• Where: Reeve Union Ballrooms, 227 A/B
• Suggested Donation: $5/students, $20/faculty, staff and community members

Film and Discussion: Delicious Peace

Watch an inspiring documentary about a cooperative formed by Christian, Muslim, and Jewish coffee farmers in Uganda to promote peace and economic security. Followed by a discussion with UWO faculty and community leaders.

• When: 6-9 p.m.  includes light refreshments, film and discussion
• Where: Reeve Union Theatre, 307

Speaker: Mike McCabe, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

• When: noon-1 p.m.; light refreshments will be served
• Where: Reeve Union, 214

Creating a Stronger Community Contest Finals

Featuring an opening address by Sharon Adams of Walnut Way Conservation Corp. in Milwaukee, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainable community development through active civic engagement. Come learn about the projects and help to choose the winner of the Creating a Stronger Community Contest!

• When: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Where: Becket’s Restaurant, 2 Jackson St., Oshkosh

Third Street Gardens Harvest Party with a Purpose

The Student Garden Club will sponsor hands-on demonstrations, include building raised beds and sheet mulching, accompanied by live music and food.

• When: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Where: Third Street Gardens, Oshkosh