Sustainability Events at WCU and Nearby
A calendar of events appears at the bottom of this page.
PAEE 2010 Conference March 11-13, 2010
The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators will hold its annual conference
at Normandy Farms Conference Center, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Overview: A Sense of Place - Our Outdoor Heritage Delight in Discovery will feature sessions that embrace the process of discovery,
inquiry learning, hands-on activities, and instructional strategies that optimize learner engagement.
Regular Registration ends March 1st
After March 1st there will be a $20 late registration fee.
More information can be found here
UNLEASHING INNOVATION - JOB GROWTH in a LOW CARBON ECONOMY
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 7-9 PM - doors open at 6:30PM
West Chester University, Main Hall, Auditorium Room 168
720 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19383
Featured speakers:
Michael Rock, Prof. of Economics, Bryn Mawr College, will discuss China's progress in reducing its reliance on fossil fuels
as it builds its economy. China regards the capturing of alternative energy technology markets as a 'win-win' strategy.
It saves energy, reduces CO2 emissions, and drives economic growth.
Daniel Weiss, Senior Fellow & Director of Climate Strategy, Center for American Progress, leads the organization's
clean energy and climate advocacy campaign. Mr. Weiss will discuss the ins and outs of energy legislation and how it is
essential to the revitalization of the American economy.
Dawn Rittenhouse, Director of Sustainability, DuPont Corp., will give us the perspective of a corporation
taking multiple initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. She will explore the challenges DuPont faces as it
positions itself to launch into the new age of clean energy innovation.
A Green April at WCU
40th Anniversary of Earth Day
Thursday April 22, 2010
http://www.earthday.net/earthday2010
Events addressing conservation and the environment will be hosted at WCU from
Saturday April 17 to Friday April 30 Arbor Day.
Calendar of Events
March 2010
| Date | Activity | Location/Comments | Contact |
8-12 March |
Spring Break | Enjoy! | |
| 19 March 10-11:30 am |
Sustainability Advisor Council Meeting | Philips Lower Level Conference room (004) |
April 2010
| Date | Activity | Location/Comments | Contact |
| 7 April 6:30 pm |
Discussions on Environmental Resource Sustainability: Green Building | Penn State Brandywine | http://brandywine.psu.edu/30924.htm |
| 9 April 10-11:30 am |
Sustainability Advisor Council Meeting | Philips Lower Level Conference room (004) | |
Saturday April 17 & Sunday April 18 |
Global Days of Service | The Global Days of Service will feature Volunteer Actions by tens of thousands of global participants, from April 17 - 18, 2010. These projects in parks, beaches, schools and forests will focus on climate change solutions like tree planting, energy efficiency retrofits, water protection, urban gardens and forest restoration. Produced with the help of Earth Day Network, along with local community organizations and governments, the activities will address current challenges and will help cities and organizations streamline their energy needs, and "green up" their communities. Suitable for individuals of all ages, including children and families, these activities encourage active lifestyles and healthful living, while also connecting volunteers with the green solutions. | Global Day of Service Some local volunteer opportunities: Maysie's Farm Conservation Center, Glennmore, (610)458-8129 Adopt-A Block for WCU Goose Creek Cleanup in West Chester Borough (9-11am) Lacey Street Public Works garage |
| Monday, April 19 - Friday April 23 |
Geology Museum | The WCU Geology Museum in Schmucker Science Link 151 houses several collections of historic and scientific importance. Minerals from around the world, drawn from the collections of William Yocom and Ruth Bass, are on display. The collection of the late, well-known West Chester geologist Hugh McKinstry contains fine specimens found in Chester County, as well as specimens from notable localities world-wide and collections of other significant 19th century amateurs. A special cabinet with ultraviolet light houses selected specimens from the extensive collection of fluorescent minerals of John Stolar, Sr. Other exhibits include fossils, the geology of Chester County, and labels written by famous collectors and mineralogists. The museum is free and open to the public | Dr LeeAnn Srogi; lasrogi@wcupa.edu |
| Monday 19 April | Seminar/Planetarium | Gordon Natural Area Seminar | |
| Tuesday 20 April | State of the Environment at WCU/West Chester Borough | Greg Weisenstein, President, WCU Carolyn Comitta, Mayor, West Chester 6:30 Location TBA |
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| Wednesday 21 April | Outdoor Classroom/Laboratory Anniversary Noon |
Schmucker Science Center North/Marion hallway | |
| Thursday 22 April | Earth Day | In September 1969, at a conference in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin announced that
in the spring of 1970 there would be a nationwide grassroots demonstration on the environment.
Senator Nelson first proposed the nationwide environmental protest to thrust the environment onto the national agenda.
"It was a gamble," he recalls, "but it worked." On the 22nd of April, 1970, Earth Day marks the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Approximately 20 million Americans participated, with a goal of a healthy, sustainable environment. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values. In 1973 WCU dedicated the Gordon Natural Area as its commitment to the Earth Day and what Earth Day stands for |
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| Thursday 22 April | The Green Generation Takes Action | After you've performed your Act of Green, count yourself among the billion around the globe to join a movement.
Then, use your collective force - as members of The Green Generation - to take action around a single platform focused on global warming,
renewable energy and a new green economy. We will be convening some 500 communities around the world in a Global Day of Conversation on Climate Action. These town-hall style meetings in the U.S. and international cities will involve local citizens, mayors, and community leaders in discussions on climate change. In the US, Earth Day Network will also convene its network partners representing key constituencies for a global day of action where people around the world contact their government about the need for solutions to climate change. Earth Day Network will also organize 2,000 campus events around the world - including rallies, tabling, petition signing, and round-table discussions. Can't come to an event? Let your fingers do the talking: We'll also be doing a campus sms campaign to get millions of students to "Text for Tomorrow." |
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| Thursday 22 April | PASSHE/WCU Sustainability Workshop | Sykes Ballroom B and C 9:00 to 3:00. Come and meet representatives from firms that PASSHE/WCU does business with and learn about their sustainability efforts. |
Marianne Peffall 610-436-2705; mpeffall@wcupa.edu |
| Thursday 22 April | WCU Employee Hike, Tree Planting and Lunch at the Gordon Natural Area (rain date April 23) | 11:00-Noon Plant a tree. Hike with co-workers. Noon-12:30 PB&J Lunch* *In the spirit of hiking, peanut butter and jelly (PB&J) sandwiches and water will be provided. If you are not a fan of PJ&J, please feel free to bring your own food and beverage. |
RSVP: Molly Nece: 610-738-0476; mnece@wcupa.edu |
| Thursday 22 April | OCEANS (Disney Movie) | See local theaters | Oceans (the movie) |
| Friday 23 April | WCU Planetarium Our place in space |
152 Schmucker Science Center Link 6pm RSVP-seating limited |
Karen Vanlandingham; 610-436-2788; kvanlandingham@wcupa.edu Planetarium and Observatory |
| Saturday 24 April | 3rd Garlic Mustard Pull | 10am gate of the Gordon Natural Area (Stadium Rd) south campus, WCU | RSVP Gerry Hertel; 610-436-2722; ghertel@wcupa.edu |
| Sunday 25 April | A Global Day of Celebration | To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day around the world, Earth Day Network will organize 40 major city events around the globe.
The flagship event will be on the National Mall in Washington, DC, but twenty of the events will be organized by EDN
in major cities such as London, Tokyo, Washington DC and Toronto, while an additional 20 events will be presented by
partner organizations in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, Melbourne, and Barcelona. Can't wait to sign up? Look no further: The Green Generation's manifesto - is online here. Print it out, check off your actions, mail it in to Earth Day Network and count yourself a member of global movement toward a sustainable planet. |
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| 30 April 10-11:30 am |
Sustainability Advisor Council Meeting | Philips Lower Level Conference room (004) | |
| Friday 30 April | Arbor Day | Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902), a Nebraska journalist and politician originally from Michigan. It is now celebrated the last week in April. | Arbor Day Foundation |
| Friday 30 April | Last Day of Classes |
May 2010
| Date | Activity | Location/Comments | Contact |
3-7 May |
Final Exams | ||
October 2010
| Date | Activity | Location/Comments | Contact |
10-12 Oct |
AASHE Conference | Denver, CO | http://www.aashe.org/profdev/profdev.php |