Green Offices & Earth Week Events at UMBC!
posted almost 11 years ago
We welcome UMBC staff and faculty to get Green Office Certified- please email sustainability@umbc.edu for a easy checklist and toolkit with resources such as signage, recycling bins, labels and more! If you ever wondered how to use resources more efficiently in your office, this is for you!
UMBC Earth Week: Fun, Free Green Events Across Campus!
More than a week of events to celebrate our wonderful planet
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 6 PM - Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11:59 PM
On Campus
EcoFest: Hosted by Students for Environmental Awareness.
- Green Movies and Ted Talks
- DIY Ecocraft
- CERA On-Campus Hike & Clean-up
- Green Movies and Ted Talks
- DIY Ecocraft
- CERA On-Campus Hike & Clean-up
- http://ecofest.umbc.edu/
EcoFest: Green Festival
Mon, 4/20 | 10am-2pm | The Quad
(Rain location: Gameroom)
A Green Festival with music, games, speakers, performances, food, crafts, giveaways, and more! Hosted by Students for Environmental Awareness. http://ecofest.umbc.edu/
EcoFest: Green Festival
Mon, 4/20 | 10am-2pm | The Quad
(Rain location: Gameroom)
A Green Festival with music, games, speakers, performances, food, crafts, giveaways, and more! Hosted by Students for Environmental Awareness. http://ecofest.umbc.edu/
Communication Climate Symposium
Mon, 4/20 | 12:30pm-6pm | UC Ballroom
Presentations and poster session featuring research related to climate change. Hosted by Joint Center for Earth Technologies, UMBC partnership with NASA.
http://bit.do/ClimateSymposiumAgenda
Beautiful Earth (Part of the Climate Symposium)
Mon, 4/20 | 3:30pm | UC Ballroom
An artistic multi-media presentation, featuring live Native American Music, and more. Hosted by Joint Center for Earth Technologies, UMBC partnership with NASA.
Rachel Carson & Her Sisters
Tues, 4/21 | 4pm-6pm | Library 7th Floor
As part of Earth Week at UMBC, Dr. Robert K. Musil will present a talk on his book Rachel Carson and Her Sisters: Extraordinary Women Who Have Shaped America’s Environment. Hosted by EDU, GES, GWS, and more. http://my.umbc.edu/groups/sustainability/events/31274
5k for Earth Day
Wed, 4/22 | 11am-1:30pm | The Quad
A 5k race through various green areas on campus! Those who sign up and run will receive a free 5k for Earth Day t-shirt and snacks at the race!
Earth Day at URCAD
Wed, 4/22 | 9:30am-4pm | UC Ballroom
The annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day will feature a eco-friendly new paperless system. This year, the day falls on Earth Day, so stop by for giveaways and information. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Education. http://bit.do/URCADschedule
Green Office Reception
Thursday 4/23
In the first year of the program, several offices have earned Green Office Certification by completing a checklist with the help of a training and toolkit. At this reception we will recognize and celebrate the offices who first adopted the green makeover. Hosted by the Climate Action Steering Committee.
Tree Beautification & Clean-Up
Friday 4/24 | 12pm-3pm | Commons Garage
Weeding, mulching, and staking of trees planted by the Commons Garage. Hosted by Facilities Management. SEA, ETF, and PSS.
Mon, 4/20 | 12:30pm-6pm | UC Ballroom
Presentations and poster session featuring research related to climate change. Hosted by Joint Center for Earth Technologies, UMBC partnership with NASA.
http://bit.do/ClimateSymposiumAgenda
Beautiful Earth (Part of the Climate Symposium)
Mon, 4/20 | 3:30pm | UC Ballroom
An artistic multi-media presentation, featuring live Native American Music, and more. Hosted by Joint Center for Earth Technologies, UMBC partnership with NASA.
Rachel Carson & Her Sisters
Tues, 4/21 | 4pm-6pm | Library 7th Floor
As part of Earth Week at UMBC, Dr. Robert K. Musil will present a talk on his book Rachel Carson and Her Sisters: Extraordinary Women Who Have Shaped America’s Environment. Hosted by EDU, GES, GWS, and more. http://my.umbc.edu/groups/sustainability/events/31274
5k for Earth Day
Wed, 4/22 | 11am-1:30pm | The Quad
A 5k race through various green areas on campus! Those who sign up and run will receive a free 5k for Earth Day t-shirt and snacks at the race!
Earth Day at URCAD
Wed, 4/22 | 9:30am-4pm | UC Ballroom
The annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day will feature a eco-friendly new paperless system. This year, the day falls on Earth Day, so stop by for giveaways and information. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Education. http://bit.do/URCADschedule
Green Office Reception
Thursday 4/23
In the first year of the program, several offices have earned Green Office Certification by completing a checklist with the help of a training and toolkit. At this reception we will recognize and celebrate the offices who first adopted the green makeover. Hosted by the Climate Action Steering Committee.
Tree Beautification & Clean-Up
Friday 4/24 | 12pm-3pm | Commons Garage
Weeding, mulching, and staking of trees planted by the Commons Garage. Hosted by Facilities Management. SEA, ETF, and PSS.
