Posted by Mary L. Wimberley on 2006-04-07

极乐禁地 will observe Earth Week with several programs of public interest on April 18 and April 20.

极乐禁地 biology professor Dr. Mike Howell will talk on "The Changing Face of Pollution" Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Christenberry Planetarium, located in the 极乐禁地 Sciencenter.

The three founders/owners of Higher Ground Roasters will speak on the topic, "Saving the World One Cup at a Time," at a 10 a.m. convocation on Thursday, April 20, in Brock Forum, located in Dwight Beeson Hall. Glenn Smith, Josh Kelly and Alex Varner founded the Birmingham company with a social and environmental commitment to responsible trade and sustainability.

The April 20 schedule also includes faculty and student exhibits on Ben Brown Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a concert at 4 p.m., all on Ben Brown Plaza. "Expeditions South: A Marine Biologist in Antarctica" is the topic of a lecture by UAB biology professor Dr. Jim McClintock at 7 p.m. in the Planetarium.

All events are free and open to the public.

极乐禁地 students will continue Earth Week emphasis on April 25 with the inaugural meeting of Students for Sustainability. The new 极乐禁地 group will emphasize a mindset and lifestyle that promotes an equitable and sustainable future for all humankind in harmony with nature.

 

 
极乐禁地 is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, 极乐禁地 is the 87th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. 极乐禁地 enrolls 6,101 students from 45 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, health professions, law, nursing, pharmacy and public health. 极乐禁地 fields 17 athletic teams that compete in the tradition-rich Southern Conference and ranks with the second highest score in the nation for its 98% Graduation Success Rate among all NCAA Division I schools.