PAST EVENTS

April 22, 2008 - Earth Day

January 30, 2008 - Focus the Nation

December 4, 2007 - Get Rid of Your Baggage

November 28, 2007 - Green Connection

October 2007 - What the Experts Say (Series)

August 29, 2007 - Recycling Kick-off

April 22nd 2008 EARTH DAY at SCC!

PROGRAMM

 

·         7am: Movies start at Student Center Lounge (SC 179):

        Short 20 min Movies will start and continue to revolve through 4pm

        ?The Lorax?, ?Environmental Issues & Human Impact?, ?The Story of Stuff?.

        The movies will educate the viewer on current Environmental and Social Justice 

         Issues.

 

·         8am: Dumpster Dive, East Patio of the Student Center

        This activity will show us how much our college is doing towards recycling, and will

        give us an idea how much of recyclables are still going to the waste bin. Please

        inform your students about this event. We will need many volunteers. Refreshments

        will be available. Faculty: Attached you will find a document on how to get your

        students involved in this event. Your cooperation is highly appreciated. Students will

        have to sign up at the provided sheet to earn extra credit.

 

 

·         9am: The First Tree Planting Session for the ?Adopt A Tree? project begins

               (Session ends at noon)

        We will have a stand available for you that day where you can make a donation in

        the amount of $25 to plant a tree at SCC. You do not have to plant the tree yourself,

        but it is highly recommended that you do. Gloves, shovels and directions to the tree

        planting site will be provided. Wear old clothing!

 

·         10am: Vendors will set up for display, East Patio of Student Center

         Vendors such as CNUW, ASU, UofA, NAU, AKA-Green and others will set up their

         information tables and will have activities available for display. Visitors get educated

         on Water conservation and on how to pursue ?green-colar? jobs. Vendors will have

         their tables set up until 2pm.

 

·         2pm: Second session for the ?Adopt A Tree? project begins (Session ends at 5pm)

         People that are interested in participating in this project, but were not able to make

         it in the morning, will have the opportunity to contribute during this later session.

         Look for the ?Tree planting? stand on the East Patio of the Student Center for more

         information, gloves and shovels.

 

 

·         4:45pm: The winners of the RECYCREATION art competition will be presented,

                   Turquoise Room

         The entries of the Recycreation Art Project will be displayed and the winners of the

         competition announced. The winners will be presented with a $250 scholarship.

 

·         5pm: The movie ?The 11^th Hour? starts in Turquoise Room.

        Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this captivating documentary explores the perilous

        state of our planet, and the means by which we can change our course. ontributing

        to this crucial film are noted politicians, scientists and other ambassadors for the

        importance of a universal ecological consciousness.(Duration approx. 95min)

 

·         All Day: Display in the Student Center Foyer:

          The Poster series ?Earth Under Stress? will display the most pressing

          environmental issues that we are facing and what contributes to their causes. In

          addition, sustainability related books are displayed in the Display Case of the

          Sustainability Committee. Visitors will also be informed about the currents

          sustainability efforts of Scottsdale Community College.

 

We are very much looking forward to see you there!

Your

SCC Sustainability Committee

 

 

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Focus the Nation - Global warming solutions for America

"What the Experts Say"

Lecture Series on global warming, environmental changes and conservation, organized by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy & CNUW.

Location: Toad Hall & LS-129N

Time: 6:45pm - 9:00pm

5 Monday nights in October.

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

6:45 pm complimentary refreshments will be served in Toad Hall.

7:15 pm to 9:00pm LECTURE in LS -129N

Speakers

Mon., Oct 1, 7:15 pm: Dr. Jim Anderson, Pollution Patterns in the Valley: A Need for Planning

Mon., Oct 8, 7:15pm: Dr. Harvey Bryan, Energies in Building: Setting a Benchmark

Mon., Oct. 15, 7:15 pm: Dr. John Brock, Desert Restoration

Mon., Oct. 22, 7:15 pm: Roy Barnes, EO Wilson: Thoughts about Biodiversity

Mon., Oct. 29, 7:15 pm: Dr. Stan Faeth, Biodiversity and Urban Ecology

SCC - RECYCLING-KICK-OFF Event

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 10am-2pm

Student Center (Lobby)

The purpose of this event was to make students, faculty and staff aware about the importance of recycling and environmental sensitivity.

It featured multiple Vendors such as AKA-Green and Water Connections, who were educating about how to live in harmony with our environment.

Our CNUW (Center for Nature and Urban Wildlife) was present as well, and helped us understand what effects the thoughtless treatment of nature can have on our beautiful desert landscape and the environment in general.

You can also learn where and what you can recycle at SCC, as well as how you can get more involved in SCC's GREEN activities.

This event also offered FUN GAMES,

GIVEAWAYS, for example these PENS made out of recycled DENIM.

 and COOL PRIZES, like these nalgene (#7) WATER BOTTLES and 100% post consumer recycled NOTEBOOKS.

Thank you all for coming and we hope you enjoyed your time!