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EAC sponsors Green Week

April 7, 2009

The Simpson College Environmental Action Committee (EAC) is sponsoring Green Week April 6 through April 10.

Earth-friendly activities will take place throughout the week. A schedule for the rest of the week is below.

Tuesday, April 7

  • Doin’ it in the Dark: Members of the Simpson community are encouraged to help conserve energy on April 7 by turning off their lights and doing their daily activities in the dark.
  • Plant Seedlings on Campus: EAC members will meet in the Carver Atrium at 5:30 p.m. to beautify the Simpson campus and reduce the campus’ carbon footprint by planting seedlings. All are welcome.
  • Bike Night Redux: EAC members will host a bicycle ride around Indianola’s Square and the campus. The event will begin in the Carver Atrium at 7 p.m.
  • EcoPlinko: Games in the Brenton Student Center will help teach people to recycle in a fun way. Bring pop cans and bottles.
  • Carbon Footprints: A display in the Storm Street Grill will provide facts about Americans’ energy, water and resource use compared to that of other global citizens, along with lifestyle tips to help make the planet a little greener.

Wednesday, April 8

  • Lecture: Ryan Rehmeier, assistant professor of biology, will present a talk entitled, “Being Green…That’s Hot!” The presentation will be centered on sustainability efforts and what college students can do to go green. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in Jordan Lecture Hall.

Thursday, April 9

  • Trash Audit: A display in front of the Carver Science Center will show all of the recyclables found by EAC members in the trash cans of the academic buildings last Friday and the Barker trash cans last Sunday to demonstrate what people can recycle and how much of it is missing in the recycling bins.
  • Movie Night: The EAC will host a viewing of a previously unaired episode of Discovery Channel’s "Planet Earth." The movie will begin at 7 p.m. in Jordan Lecture Hall.

 

Last Updated: 4/7/09