UIS to celebrate Earth Week (April 22-27)

The University of Illinois Springfield will celebrate Earth Week (April 22-27, 2012) with a variety of fun and educational events.

Sunday, April 22

• “Don’t Waste, Stuff Your Face” - 6 p.m. on the Quad - Pick up recycling bags at Housing Commons beginning April 19 to participate. Collect the most recyclables and win pizza for your housing unit. This event is sponsored by the Social Work Club.

Monday, April 23

• “Sustainable Landscaping & Unusual UIS Plants” at 11 a.m. in PAC F - Come learn about unusual UIS Plants with Joan Buckles or take a campus tour of plants starting at 12:30 p.m. at the colonnade.

Tuesday, April 24

• “Picnic on the Quad” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Bring your lunch and head out to the Quad where games and blankets will be available.

Wednesday, April 25

• “Environmental Fair” from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Brookens Library tunnel

• “Off Oil: Pioneering a Sustainable Business Model” presentation featuring John Bradford starting at 7 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. This event is sponsored they the Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speakers Series and is a Springfest bonus event.

Thursday, April 26

• UIS Carpool Day - Email Jay Gilliam at jgill7@uis.edu to find a carpool near you!

• “What’s in Your Trash?” exhibit starts at 10 a.m. in the PAC Concourse. The exhibit will be on display through Friday, April 27.

Friday, April 27

• Springfest Arbor Day Tree Planting - Over 500 UIS students will be planning thousands of trees at two Springfield parks in shifts at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by the UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center and the Student Activities Committee. Parking is available at the Rail Golf Course in Sherman.