Earth Week 2017
Sponsored by ASI Sustainability Affairs, Aramark, Office of Sustainability, C.E. Smith Museum for Anthropology, Center for Community Engagement, DISC, Diversity, Leadership & Employee Wellness, LEEP, Parking & Transportation Services, Pioneers for HOPE, RAW, and Student Health & Counseling Services.
Celebrate Earth Week at CSUEB by participating in one of the various campus events, April 17- 22, 2017. Check out the flyer below for a snapshot of events. Event details are listed below the flyer.
Earth Week Event Descriptions:
Earth Week Opening Keynote, Winona LaDuke - Come out to meet international speaker, writer, and activist working on environmental issues that are occurring today!
Monday, April 17
3:30pm, University Theatre
Vinyasa Yoga - Come take a break to breathe, reenergize, and relax through Vinyasa yoga. In this 45-minute class, you'll mindfully integrate movement and breath to help you build strength and flexibility. All
levels are welcome.
Tuesday, April 18
6:30 am, RAW (Studio A)
Puerto Rican Cooking Demo & Bomba Dancers - Join us for the next Cultural Cooking Demonstration to learn about the rich Puerto Rican culture and cuisine. This special event will include a demonstration on the foods of the island, and will be followed by a brief history and performance on the traditional dance of Bomba.
Tuesday, April 18
12:30pm, New UU MPR
Helping Our Pioneers Excel (HOPE) - Celebrate community, social justice, and sustainability through food! Helping Our Pioneers Excel (HOPE) will be hosting an all-afternoon event. Join a panel of students discussing their experiences overcoming food and housing insecurity (3pm) followed by an interactive workshop on how you can help support HOPE (4pm). The event will end with a community dinner and resource fair (5pm, while supplies last).
Tuesday, April 18
Student Stories 3pm, New UU MPR
Activism Workshop 4pm, New UU MPR
Community Dinner 5pm, New UU MPR
ASI Festival - Come and celebrate Earth Day with ASI! Learn more about sustainability through the different clubs and organizations on campus, win amazing giveaways, and enjoy free food along with live music and much more!
Wednesday, April 19
10am, Agora Stage
Eco Car Show - RAW Plaza will feature several models of eco-friendly cars during Cal State East Bay’s very own Eco Car Show. Tables at the event will highlight alternative transportation options to and from Cal State East Bay, too!
Wednesday, April 19
12pm, RAW Plaza
Book To Action Keynote Event with W. Kamau Bell - Join us for a community discussion on environment and equity, facilitated by socio-political comedian and star of CNN’s Emmy nominated United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell
Wednesday, April 19
6pm, University Theatre
Environmental Racism Workshop - This workshop will discuss the ways in which environmental hazards are placed around or near undeserved communities.
Thursday, April 20
11am, DISC
Farmer’s Market - April 20th come out in front of the RAW Plaza for fresh produce for great prices! Accepts visa, cash and MasterCard. Don't forget to bring your reusable bags!
Thursday, April 20
11am, RAW Plaza
Weigh the Waste - Help Pioneer Heights achieve zero waste by participating in the RecycleMania "Weight the Waste" waste audit at the Dining Commons. Volunteers will sort through waste from the residence halls to identify what students are throwing away and raise awareness on proper recycling and composting methods.
Thursday. April 20
1pm, Dining Commons
Vinyasa Yoga – Come take a break to breathe, reenergize, and relax through Vinyasa yoga. In this 45-minute class, you'll mindfully integrate movement and breath to help you build strength and flexibility. All
levels are welcome.
Thursday, April 20 th
6:15 pm, RAW (Studio A)
Thursday Night Takeover - A night filled with games and activities come out to Cal State East Bay's TNT on April 20th in the RAW at 10pm. Games such as Dodge ball, Kickball, hand/wall ball, Knockout, and Tetherball will be occurring also free food will be supplied!
Thursday, April 20
10pm, RAW
Sustainability Campus Walking Tour - Cal State East Bay is moving towards sustainability! Learn how sustainability is integrated into our physical campus by joining the Sustainability Walking Tour, which meets in the RAW Lobby at 9 am. Coffee and donuts provided!
Friday, April 21
9 am, RAW Lobby
Zero Waste Brown Bag Lunch & Workshop - Hey Pioneers! Cal State East Bay has implemented a new triple stream waste system. Join the Zero Waste Brown Bag Lunch & Workshop to learn how the new system works and how you can contribute to Cal State East Bay becoming a zero-waste campus.
Friday, April 21
12 pm, SF 127
Concord Campus Talk with executive Director of Save Mount Diablo, Ted Clement - Come out to hear a talk with Executive Director of Save Mount Diablo and Garaventa will lead a lecture about their efforts in the area, and next to a trip to SMD and chance to do reclamation work followed by lunch and reflection.
Friday, April 21
9:30 am, Oak Room
March the Hayward Shoreline - In solidarity with the national March for Science and Earth Day, join us for a 1.5-mile march and aerial photo on the Bay Trail.
Saturday, April 22
10 am, Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center