Earth Week 2012
University of Northern Colorado
Earth Week - April 16 - 22, 2012
Come celebrate the earth, our community, and campus by getting engaged in a variety of environmentally sustainable and civically engaged activities!
Sponsored by the Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership
Contact Scott Treas at 970-351-1775 or scott.treas@unco.edu
Earth Week Festivities – April 14 - 22
Waste Not
All Earth Week
University Center
Celebrate another UNC initiative aimed at nutrition by providing food to community members in need.
Contact: www.unco.edu/Dining
Hosted by Dining Services
Field Day
Saturday, April 14th 11:00 AM
Campus Recreation Center
Come celebrate Earth Day with some "Old School" fun and help outour friend Sal Locasio. Bring $20 and a team of 6 with 3 guys and 3 gals. Register at the Campus Rec Center Administration Offices on the 2nd floor from 8 - 5 Monday - Friday
Contact: LeeAnne Kosovich
Phone: (970) 351-1893
Email: leeann.kosovich@unco.edu
Earth day information fair
Monday, April 16th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
University Center
Come learn about various issues surrounding sustainability, the envrionment, and our communities.
Contact: Scott Treas
Phone: (970) 351-1775
Email: scott.treas@unco.edu
Hosted by Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership
2nd Annual Earth day boys & girls club service project
Tuesday, April 17th 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BGC's Jerry Pawl Unit, 2400 1st Ave. Greeley, CO
Want to spread the seed environmental sustainability and civic engagement to the local youth of our community? Then join the Center for Honors, Scholars, and Leadership as we embark on UNC’s 2nd Annual Earth Day Service Project with the Boys and Girls Club of Weld County! Bring a set of work gloves and a smile as we help BGC members build a community garden. RSVP @ www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A8A82CA13-2ndannual
Contact: Danielle Bloyer
Email: bloy6144@bears.unco.edu
Hosted by Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership
Bear branding - leave your mark 2012
Wednesday, April 18th 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McKee Breezeway
Come join the UNC community for the unveiling of a communication chalkboard in McKee Breezeway. The chalkboard will be a place for students to express themselves and see upcoming campus events. The event will have music, free giveaways and an opportunity to name the new board!
Contact: Heather James
Phone: (970) 351-2873
Email: heather.james@unco.edu
Hosted by Greek Life
alleycat bicycle race
Thursday, April 19th 5:00 PM
Bear outside of the University Center
UNC's AlleyCat Earth Day Race! Join cyclists of all skill levels as we see who is the savviest on two wheels. Bring your camera/phone, your ride, and a turn of the century outfit in celebrating the most sustainable mode of transportation!
RSVP @ www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A8A82CA13-earth
Contact: Scott Treas
Phone: (970) 351-1775
Email: scott.treas@unco.edu
Hosted by Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership, the President's Leadership Program and Greeley Revolution
bears p.a.y. it forward
Saturday, April 21st 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
University Center West Patio
Students and the community members will work together to spruce up neighborhood parks, plant some trees, puck up trash and help area residents as part of Earth Day festivities. New Hope will provide a feast for participants.
RSVP @ www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0F4AACA62DA31-bears
Contact: Todd Schuster
Phone: (970) 351-1950
Email: todd.schuster@unco.edu
Hosted by Residence Life
Sprint Triathlon
Saturday, April 21st, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Campus Recreation Center
Join Campus Recreation for our Indoor Sprint Triathlon. Participants will utilize the Rec Center’s pool, spinning bikes, and indoor track for this unique take on the popular event. $5.00 pre-registration, or $10.00 day of event. 500 yd. swim, 10 mi bike 3 mi run!
Contact: LeeAnne Kosovich
Phone: (970) 351-1893
Email: leeanne.kosovich@unco.edu
HSL tree planting ceremony
Sunday, April 22nd 4:30 PM
Michener West Lawn
Immediately following the Center for Honors, Scholars, and Leadership’s awards banquet, meet at the Michener West Lawn for a ceremonious tree planting. Help support UNC in becoming a Tree Campus USA!
Contact: Scott Treas
Phone: (970) 351-1775
Email: scott.treas@unco.edu
Hosted by Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership
Lights out dining
Sunday, April 22nd Brunch
Dining Halls
Join thousands of UNC students and staff by turning lights off during the daylight hours for Earth Day.
Hosted by DIning Services
Speaker - Julian Agyeman
Monday, April 23rd 7:00 PM
University Center Ballrooms
“Just Sustainabilities: Re-imagining (e)quality, Living Within Limits,” Junian Agyeman, Professor and Chair of urban and Ecological Policy and Planning, Tufts University.
Hosted by Life of the Mind
Earth Day Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors!
Academic Affairs
Campus Recreation Center
Center for Honors, Scholars & Leadership
Dining Services
Environmental Studies Club
Housing & Residence Life / Residence Hall Association
Student Activities
Student Honors Council
Student Senate
University Center
University Programming Council
UNC Facilities Managementz
Women’s Resource Center
Thank you to all of the 2012 Earth Day Sponsors!