April 9, 2004

Earth Week Celebration Activities At Boise State, April 19-23

Celebrating global unity and raising environmental awareness will be the theme of Earth Week at Boise State University, April 19-23. Each day will feature special events including a keynote address by Robert V. Bartlett on Wednesday and a screening of the film “Baraka” on Thursday, as well as representatives from local and national environmental organizations. All events are free and open to the public. Following is a list of events for the week. Monday, April 19 – Water and Air Quality 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Representatives will be on the Quad from Water and Air Quality, Nature Conservancy, Idaho Rivers United and United Water. Tom Scott Motors will display hybrid cars. Noon. Tree planting and ground breaking event kick-off. A pear tree will be planted in the memorial section of the Science and Nursing Complex. Tuesday, April 20 – Energy 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Representatives will be on the Quad from Lafee Energy, a Kuna-based company, and Tom Scott Motors. Also, enjoy a free Solar Smoothie made from the power of the sun with Lafee Energy. Wednesday, April 21 – Transportation 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Representatives will be on the Quad from Dirt Dart Mobile Bike Service and Tom Scott Motors. Noon-1 p.m. Robert V. Bartlett will deliver a keynote address on the role environmentalism plays in American democracy, in the Hatch Ballroom. Bartlett is a visiting professor from Purdue University and is Boise State’s first “Frank Church Distinguished Professor.” Thursday, April 22 – Recycling 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Representatives will be on the Quad from Timberline High School, Boise City Public Works and Tom Scott Motors. 7 p.m. The evocative and inspirational film “Baraka” will be shown at in the Liberal Arts Building, Room106. This film is a musical and visual montage of cultural responses to a swiftly changing environment. Friday, April 23 – Biodiversity 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Representatives will be on the Quad from Boise City Public Works, the Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Tom Scott Motors. The Biology Club will also have animals on the quad in support of maintaining biodiversity. -30- Contact John Lavey Volunteer Services Board 208 426-4240 Media Contacts Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275 Angela Jones communications and marketing 208 426-3196