Wednesday, March 27
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Shaw 201
The Sustainability Educators of IWU are showing the film “Who Killed The Electric Car” on Wednesday, March 27th in Shaw 201. The documentary investigates the birth and death of the electric car in the mid 1990s as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future. FREE PIZZA WILL BE SERVED! Stop by to watch this fascinating documentary and eat some free pizza!
8:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 23
The campus community is invited to participate in Earth Hour 2013 by turning off nonessential lights and equipment for one hour, in a symbolic effort to raise awareness about how energy efficiency and conservation can help reduce the impacts of global climate change.
Don’t throw it away! Give it away!
In the tradition of Ecology Action Center’s semi-annual FREE-4-ALL, we will be creating an opportunity to give away your unwanted stuff and to take what you like — for free.
Here are the rules:
– Household Items — Knick-knacks, lamps, vases, paintings, prints etc. Items must be clean and in good condition.
– No large furniture.
– Men’s & women’s clothing. (Adult sizes only. Clothes must be clean and in good shape.)
For the Kids — FREE-4-ALL Toy Giveaway!
Bring in your gently used toys to give away to others. Toys must be in good shape (all parts and pieces, etc.) and clean.
Please bring items that deserve a second life to the Wellness Office by Friday, April 5.
Please contact us with questions or if you need help with pick-up, ext. 3334 or wellness@iwu.edu.
Donated items will be available at the Illinois Sustainable Living & Wellness Expo
on Saturday, April 13
9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Shirk Center
Mission Mart
Thursday, Feb. 28
6:30 p.m.
Ecology Action Center invites you to participate in the 2013 Renewable Fashion Challenge. This event is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your passion for protecting the environment while showcasing your style. We’re encouraging participants to choose a “look” from a magazine and recreate it using secondhand clothing from area thrift stores. Participants will then model their creations at a runway show at the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo at Shirk Center on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
There will be a kick-off to celebrate this challenge at the Mission Mart in Bloomington on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. This kick-off is a great opportunity to learn more about the challenge and get started on your stylish mission! Participants are encouraged to pre-register before Feb. 28 in order to receive a $10 Mission Mart gift certificate at the kick-off; however, you may submit your application for the Challenge any time before April 5.
For more information, contact: Sara Vore, (309) 556-3334, svore@iwu.edu
Tuesday, Feb. 19
4 p.m.
CNS C101
With Bob Boehle, head of Boehle Consulting and tester of the soil at the IWU Peace Garden
Interested in gardening? Sustainable agriculture? The connection of nourishing soil to our food supply and health? Come listen to Boehle, a garden and agricultural soil specialist. Sponsored by the Action Research Center and Peace Garden.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars and explore the many aspects of living well & living green at the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 13.
View our sponsorship booklet, or visit the event website at www.islwe.org.
Monday, Feb. 18
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Hansen Student Center
Some 24 hours after the climate change rally planned in Washington, D.C. (expected to be the largest in history), Illinois Wesleyan will have its own: “Climate Change rally: Defeat the Keystone XL Pipeline.”
Members of the campus community are invited to come to Hansen Student Center to hear speakers, music and short videos to learn more about the pipeline project, climate change and what you can do.
Co-sponsored by: Sierra Student Coalition (SSC), College Democrats, Student Senate, ORL Sustainability Educators and the Environmental Studies Program.
In a related project, SSC is looking for volunteers to interview about the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.
If you are interested in sharing your opinions (for or against) the proposed Keystone XL pipeline for a short video to be shown on campus, please contact Mark Hansen (mhansen1@iwu.edu). Interviews will be held on Feb. 4.
Students, along with faculty, staff and their children (age 10 and older) are invited to participate in the Renewable Fashion Challenge Fashion Show during the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo on April 13, 2013.
Participants should visit area thrift, resale, or consignment shops to find pieces for their outfit. The Grand Prize winner will receive a prize package worth over $100! See the details.
Monday, March 18
7 p.m.
CNS C101
Urlich is a renowned nature photographer whose work has been featured in National Geographic, National Wildlife,Time, Audubon, and many other publications. Originally from Illinois, he now resides outside of Glacier National Park in Montana, but returns to Illinois each year on his photo tour. Every year he dazzles his audiences with amazing photographs, tips for photographers and humorous narration. The focus of his presentation this year will include the nature of Alaska, Africa, and Glacier National Park, with a special feature on bird migration in south Texas. Co-sponsored by IWU’s Environmental Studies Program, John Wesley Powell Audubon, and Sugar Grove Nature Center.
Fee:
– Members of Sugar Grove Nature Center and JWP Audubon $5/adult, $2/children under 12
– Non-Members $7/adult, $3/children under 12
– Free for Illinois Wesleyan, Illinois State University, & Heartland Community College students with ID
Thursday, Feb. 28
7 p.m.
CNS C101
The Franklin’s ground squirrel was listed as a threatened species in Illinois in 2004 and the Illinois Wildlife Action Plan lists it as a “species in greatest need of conservation.” Population declines of this elusive Illinois resident have been widely attributed to the loss and fragmentation of tallgrass prairie habitat due to intensive agricultural practices. Tih-Fen Ting, an associate professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield, will provide an overview of her research findings on the ecology of Franklin’s ground squirrels, as well as an update on their abundance, behavior, and habitat requirements in Central Illinois. Co-sponsored by IWU’s Environmental Studies Program and John Wesley Powell Audubon.