We will celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2022. Some events will be in person and some will be virtual.
Event | Description | Date(s) | Time | Location |
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Ablah Library | Special Book Display Celebrating Sustainability and Earth Day | April 22 - May 1 | All day | First floor display across from elevators |
E-Waste & Shredding Services | Electronix Recyclers and Wichita Shredding will be available for e-waste disposal and shredding. (sponsored by the NetApp Green Team) | April 22 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
NetApp parking lot on the SE side of the building |
Community Garden | The WSU Green Group will host seed giveaways and planting events at the WSU Community Garden. | April 22 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |
Exhibitors | Electric vehicles and other community organizations will showcase their contributions to a greener community. | April 22 | 11:00am - 2:00pm | RSC North Lawn and 1st floor of the RSC |
Welcome Speech |
Dr. Rick Muma, WSU President |
April 22 | 1:00pm |
Hubbard Hall 208 |
Panel |
Sustainable Farming and Ranching Dr. Coleen Pugh, Vice Provost for Research/Dean of the Graduate School/Professor of Chemistry will moderate. Panelists:
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April 22 | 1:10pm - 1:55pm |
Hubbard Hall 208 |
Keynote Presentation |
Latest on Energy Technology, and Updates from Sierra Club and City of Wichita Sustainability
Board |
April 22 | 2:00pm - 2:40pm |
Hubbard Hall 208 |
Panel |
Sustainability at WSU Dr. Bayram Yildirim , Professor, College of Engineering: Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering, will moderate. Panelists:
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April 22 | 2:45pm - 3:45pm | Hubbard Hall 208 |
Student Poster Showcase | Students submit their research in various categories, such as sustainable manufacturing, climate change, green infrastructure, social awareness, etc. | April 22 | 11:00am - 2:00pm | RSC - First Floor |
K-12 Sustainability Poster Design Display | K-12 students will have their sustainability posters displayed. | April 22 | 11:00am - 2:00pm | RSC - First Floor |
Virtual Movie Screening |
The public will have access to Josh and Rebecca Tickell's newest and highly anticipated film, The Revolution Generation. The film will be available in theaters and for select screenings on Earth Day (April 22nd).To access the film on April 22, 2022, please register and you will receive an email with a link to reserve your virtual tickets. |
April 22 | Anytime | Click here to register |
Shocker New Venture Competition |
Come see the innovative ideas competitors came up with at the New Venture Competition Trade Show. |
April 22 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Koch Arena |
WuStock Earthfest |
Wichita State University Green Group is hosting an event to celebrate Earth Day! The event will feature local musicians, food trucks, and a student organization showcase. Earthfest will also include:
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April 22 | 4:00pm - 9:30pm | RSC - East Lawn |
Beautify campus with Green Group! |
Wichita State University Green Group Trash Pickup Event An opportunity for everyone to volunteer by picking up litter as a group. If you would like to participate please bring a reusable bag, bucket, or other containers to collect trash at WSU Campus. |
April 23 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Braeburn Square Starbucks |