Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. For many years, Emory's observance has spilled beyond Earth Day to include numerous activities throughout a month-long celebration on campus and in the surrounding community.
These events help to raise awareness and educate the Emory community about the environment and share practical ways to preserve it.
This year, there is something planned for just about everyone. Activities include a film screening about urban farming recycling events and contests and a special farmers market featuring educational tables and vendors.
A "green" eggs and ham demonstration will provide a hands-on demonstration for graduating seniors about how to make a sustainable and nutritious omelet using farm eggs and local seasonal produce, while the annual Top Sustainable Chef competition challenges student chefs to prepare a dish using a secret ingredient.
Earth Month Highlights
April 1 – 30
Building Recycling Competition
The building that recycles the most debris receives $3,000 worth of recycling equipment.
April 2
"Break the Cycle of Environmental Health Disparities" conference
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Rollins School of Public Health Alperin Auditorium
Register at www.pehsu.emory.edu.
Environment and Development Awareness and Networking Night
6 to 8 p.m., Math and Science Building Atrium
Meet alumni, faculty and professionals from Emory and the Atlanta area and learn about the many facets of environment and development and how to become involved in the future. This event is open to all students, staff and faculty.
April 2 – 6
Electronic Waste Recycling
Drop off electronic waste inside the lobby of Building A on the Briarcliff Campus.
April 3
Food in Art Exhibit
5 to 6:30 p.m., Food E U in the DUC
Exhibit by Emory students showcasing visual artworks that incorporate food.
April 4
Net Impact Info Session
4 p.m., location TBD
Come learn about Net Impact, a student group that uses business to create a more sustainable world. Contact Madison Poche at Madison.poche@emory.edu for details.
April 9 – 13
Personal Document Shredding
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to bring all non-Emory personal documents for confidential shredding to drop-off locations throughout campus.
April 11
Sustainable Chef: Round 1
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Asbury Circle
The annual student cooking competition uses a seasonal sustainable ingredient provided by Emory Dining.
April 14
Community Gardening Volunteering
Join the Sustainable Food Committee and Volunteer Emory for a morning of hands-on volunteering at a local community garden. After the morning experience, the group will gather on campus for a provided lunch and discussion on the importance of sustainable urban agriculture. Contact Will Canon at Wcanon@emory.edu for details.
April 16
Film Screening: "Urban Roots"
7 p.m., Food E U in the DUC
The documentary highlights the emergence of urban farming in Detroit.
April 17
Farmers Market Party
12 to 5 p.m., Cox Hall Bridge
The weekly market includes samples from Sparkman's Dairy.
Emory Dining's 100-Mile Meal
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., DUC
The meal features food grown or raised within 100 miles of Emory's campus.
Plate Day at Cox Hall
Patrons are encouraged to use ceramic plates instead of to-go ware.
Earth Day Lunch at Dining at Dobbs
Sustainable and local food will be featured.
Book discussion: Jed Brody
6 p.m. at Emory Barnes & Noble Bookstore
A talk and booksigning by the Emory physics lecturer will include Brody's published short stories and his book "The Philodentrist Heresy."
April 18
Earth Week + Wonderful Wednesday
12 to 2 p.m., Asbury Circle
The event includes a Greeks Go Green-sponsored clothing swap on the Cox Hall Bridge.
Sustainable Chef: Round 2 at Wonderful Wednesday
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Asbury Circle
This is Part II of the annual student cooking competition using a seasonal sustainable ingredient provided by Emory Dining.
April 19
"Green Eggs and Ham"
6 to 8 p.m., Cox Hall Kitchen
The sustainable omelet cooking class is for graduating seniors only. Register with Julie Shaffer at Julie.shaffer@emory.edu.
April 20
Horticultural Therapy Plant Sale
Wesley Woods Greenhouse
Earth Day Carnival and Hippie Rally
3 p.m., Oxford College Quad
April 23
The Pros and Cons of Chocolate
9 to 7:30 p.m., Few Hall Demo Kitchen
Register with Julie Shaffer at Julie.shaffer@emory.edu.
For the complete listing and additional information, see the Earth Month 2012 calendar (PDF).