News Release

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April 15, 2005

Boise State Celebrates Earth Week With Speaker, Events

Boise State will mark Earth Day, Friday, April 21, with a week of events around campus, including a lecture by noted author and activist Duane Elgin.

Elgin will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in the Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom B. His speech is titled “The World at the Tipping Point.” Elgin has written books on such topics as voluntary simplicity and media compatibility, and he co-wrote “Changing Images of Man” with scholar Joseph Campbell. Elgin’s lecture is free, and light refreshments will be provided.

Other events include:

• Movie at the Cultural Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19.
• ‘Green’ student organization fair, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, on the Quad. Plant a vinca shrub between the Administration and Liberal Arts buildings and receive an Earth Week T-shirt from Mission Playground.
• Environmental workshop, 10 a.m. Friday, April 22, at the Student Union Patio. Join speakers, musicians, students, “Eddy the Trout” and representatives from BFI and Boise City Public Works to talk about environmental activities and community engagement.
 

All events are free and open to the public. Earth Week events are sponsored by the Boise State Volunteer Services Board.

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Contact: John Lavey, Volunteer Services Board, (208) 426-4240, vsbasst@boisestate.edu;  Kyle Sutton, Volunteer Services Board, (208) 426-4240.

Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005