Shockers Go Green Events
We will celebrate the Earth with many events throughout Earth Week, April 17-22, 2023. Some events will be in person and some will be virtual.
| Event | Description | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movie Screening and Panel Discussion |
Join us for a free screening of the award-winning documentary film, , about climate feedback loops and tipping points. 5:00 - Reception Panelists include:
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April 22 |
5:00pm - 7:00pm |
CAC Theater |
| E-Waste & Shredding Services | Visit NetApp on the Innovation Campus for its quarterly campus-wide e-waste and shredding event. . |
April 21 |
11:00am - 1:00pm | NetApp SE Parking Lot |
| Earth Day Celebration | and the Wichita State Student Government Association will host an Earth Day celebration that will include live music, activity tables, a farmers market, inflatables, a clothing swap shop, and an international food festival. |
April 21 |
4:00 - 8:00 | Hubbard East Lawn |
| Keynote Address | Join , the Kansas Riverkeeper, for a conversation about the water crisis in Kansas. |
April 20 |
3:00pm | |
| Ablah Library | Special Book Display Celebrating Sustainability and Earth Day |
April 17 - April 24 |
All day | First floor display across from elevators |
| Exhibitors | Electric vehicles and other community organizations will showcase their contributions to a greener community. | April 21 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | RSC - First Floor and patio |
| Student Poster Showcase | Students submit their research in various categories, such as sustainable manufacturing, climate change, green infrastructure, social awareness, etc. | April 17 | 11:00am - 2:00pm | RSC - First Floor |
| Redbud Trail Cleanup | Join our Innovation Campus Partner, NetApp, and help contribute to keeping the historical Redbud Trail in our backyard beautiful! This will also insure keeping cyclist, runners, and walker safe from any hazards ono the trail. Cleanup begins at 8:00am. If you wish to participate, please . | April 21 | 8:00am - 10:00pm |
Meet in the NetApp parking lot |
| Recycled Paper Mach茅 Activity | Join the 黑洞社区 American Society of Mechanical Engineers student group for an evening, sustainable activity. Paper mach茅 is a great way to reuse scrap paper! | April 21 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | JBC 264 |