By Alicia Colegrove
This year marks ENST’s fourth annual commemoration — past themes focused on issues such as reforestation, carbon accounting and data centers. Continue reading UMD community members discuss sustainability efforts, climate technology at Earth Day event
By Alex BurkeThe University of Maryland Department of Environmental Science and Technology celebrated Earth Day during its “Intersecting the Environment and Art” presentation at the Animal Sciences and Agricultural Engineering Building on Tuesday. The event brought together professors, artists and museum professionals to explore the often-overlooked relationship between environmental responsibility and artistic and institutional practices. Artwork and behind-the-scenes practices from the Baltimore Museum of Art … Continue reading Where art meets Earth: UMD’s ENST Earth Day event brings creative energy to environmental action
By Sanya Wason “We demand divestment!” was loudly heard across Hornbake Plaza on Monday as the student organization 17 for Peace and Justice gathered its members. The club demanded environmental justice this Earth Day, including the University of Maryland’s divestment, or separation from, major fossil fuel companies. Elena Rangelov, the co-president of 17PJ and a sophomore computer science major, said the club wanted to protest … Continue reading Students assemble at Hornbake Plaza to demand divestment on Earth Day
By Jake Kauderer EarthFest, the outdoor festival celebrating Earth month, featured various campus clubs and organizations on McKeldin Mall Friday in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability. Activities included plant giveaways, painting tote bags and an eight-foot inflatable globe rolling around the lawn. Jeremy McCallum, a senior public health major, headed the Leadership and Community Service-Learning group’s table, where students could spin … Continue reading Coffee, raffles and more headline exuberant EarthFest celebration
On April 28th, students celebrated Earth Day by cleaning up the College Creek behind Eppley Recreation Center. SBS News’ Myleah Lofland reports. Continue reading Students celebrate Earth Day with “Climb and Clean” [VIDEO]
by Yelin Jung University of Maryland students turned out for the annual Earth Day Festival, hosted by the Student Government Association’s Student Sustainability Committee Friday in Stamp Student Union’s Grand Ballroom. The event promoted green groups and raised awareness about the environmental issues on campus, said Willem Klajbor, SSC’s director of communication and junior economics and environmental science and policy major. More than 10 organizations … Continue reading Earth Day Festival provides opportunity for Terps to know importance of sustainability
