Earth Week
Each year, UW Oshkosh celebrates Earth Day with a week-long series of events. The goal of Earth Week is to highlight local and global environmental issues and to encourage students, faculty, staff and the larger community to take action, as individuals and communities, to create a more sustainable world in the face of unprecedented global-scale change.
The week's events include speakers, films, workshops, demonstrations, tree plantings, and more, and offers plenty of opportunities to get involved. Come join in—all events are free and open to the public.
Earth Week 2013: Seeking Solutions for a Sustainability Transition
Schedule of events for April 22-26
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Monday, April 22
- 10:00-noon: Tree planting
- 12:40-1:40: Open Forum to discuss sustainability in the curriculum as part of the process of updating the Campus Sustainability Plan, Reeve, 213
- 3:00-5:00: Beehive Collective
- 5:30-8:00: Community Garden bonfire with a demonstration on "tea" composting and FREE FOOD
Tuesday, April 23
- 11:00-4:00: Up-cycle Contest, Sponsored by SEAC, Reeve Union.
- 1:10-2:50: "On Thin Ice" video, Sage Hall
- 5:30-8:30: "The Dark Side of Chocolate" a Fiar Trade video with a presentation by David Barnhill
Wednesday, April 26
- 8:30-9:30: Earth Breakfast
- 2:00-5:30: Anthropology movie introduced by Stephanie Spehar, 307 Reeve Theater
Earth Week Banquet: Dr. Nate Hagens presents: "What if the Future Is Real?"
A talk about energy, economic and behavioral constraints and opportunities along the path to sustainability.
6:00 - 9:00 pm Reeve Union Ballroom (room 227)
An annual tradition! Eat a delicious meal (with vegetarian options) while enjoying a presentation by Dr. Nate Hagens, a sustainability scientist specializing in ecological economics, net energy and human choices.
Value of the meal is $20; donations to cover the cost are appreciated! Make sure to pick up your ticket at Titan Central in the Reeve Union to reserve your spot.
