Monday, April 16, 2012

Earth Week Events in the Library and on Campus

This is Earth week at LaGrange College! There are many events taking place on campus, including several events that will be in Lewis Library.  Many of the events are for cultural enrichment (CE) credit, including some for sustainability CE credit. According to the college, "The 2012 Earth Week observation at LaGrange College is packed full of fun and educational activities.  The focus of the week is education of our students concerning any and all things that could be labeled "sustainable"."  

Below is a list of events to mark your calendars for:



Monday
  • Ultimate Frisbee on the Quad from 3-5PM.
  • "Citizen Architect:  Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio".  http://citizenarchitectfilm.com/  The first of three movie nights sponsored by DASH LaGrange (Dependable, Affordable, Sustainable Housing) with guest host Todd Stephens (Troup Alive and Green).  Lewis Library auditorium at 7PM.  Sustainability CE Credit.
Tuesday
  • "Kia Manufacturing:  Putting West Point on the Map".  11:15AM in the Bailey Room.  (Cultural enrichment event for the students.)  Sustainability CE Credit.
  • Habitat ReStore on campus.  12PM-3PM.  Near Candler and Hawkins Halls.
  • Open House.  Sustainability Theme House.  3PM-4PM.  1009 Vernon St.
  • Kickball on the Quad from 4-6PM.
  • "In This Economy?"  4PM, Lewis Library auditorium.  Sustainability CE Credit.
  • "Waiting for Superman".  http://www.waitingforsuperman.com/  The second of three movie nights sponsored by DASH with special guest host (and local author) Nigel Walker.  Lewis Library auditorium at 7PM.  Sustainability CE Credit.
Wednesday
  • Chapel service with special focus on sustainability.  3PM.  LaGrange College Chapel.  Sustainability CE Credit.
  • Corn Hole Tournament on the Quad from 3-5PM.
  • "Grow!"  http://www.growmovie.net/ The final night of the sponsored movie nights by DASH.  Local farmer Chris Jackson will be the host.  Lewis Library auditorium at 7PM.  Sustainability CE Credit.
Thursday
  • All Day Blood Drive (Student Life) in the Dickson Assembly Room.
  • "Off Oil" with John Bradford of Interface at 11:15AM in the Bailey Room.  Sustainability CE Credit.
  •  The (planned) outside meal will use locally purchased food and fair trade coffees and teas.  Low water consumption, low carbon footprint, and maximum ability to recycle or compost meal components were primary concerns for this outdoor (if weather cooperates) lunch at the Plaza.  During this time, non-profits, organizations, contractors, and other groups will be on display in the plaza. Further, the winner of the Dorm Energy Efficiency Contest will be announced during this mealtime!
  • Recycled Jewelry Table (during the outdoor event).  Bring your unwanted "costume Jewelry" to the Career Development Center and receive a ticket for each item.  We will be accepting jewelry starting Monday and ending Wednesday at 5:00 PM.
  • Flag Football Tournament on the Quad from 4-6PM.
  • "Sustainable Fashion Show".  Student will model designs by other students that are from Goodwill.  The red carpet will roll and the students will model their fashion at 8PM in the Plaza (between the Lewis Library and the Pitts Dining Hall).  Sustainability CE Credit.
Friday
  • Habitat ReStore on campus.  12PM-3PM.  Near Turner and Henry Halls.
  • Volleyball Tournament on the Quad from 3-5PM.

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A huge thanks to the group organizing this Earth Week, the LaGrange College Sustainability Council. This is a group of faculty and staff members and students who are interested in helping LC be its best.  If you're interested in being a part of the mission to improve LaGrange College, please contact the council.  Here are some great sites/feeds for you:



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