Earth Week at VUJC
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Author
Hanneman, Carol
Date
2008
Degree
Master of Arts in Earth Literacy
Abstract
Earth Week at VUJC describes a community effort to provide four days of Earth-centered
programs at Vincennes University Jasper Campus, a small, commuter, community college
campus in Jasper, Indiana. Several faculty, staff, students, and community members took part in
organizing and producing Earth Week, which took place from April 21-24, 2008. The event was
aimed at raising awareness of environmental and social justice issues, but also had a local flavor,
as all presenters were from within approximately one hundred miles of the campus or associated
with the campus. Six programs over four days included films, ceremony, lectures, a slide show,
dance, and discussion, as well as an art display and booths featuring local vendors and
organizations. All events were free and open to the public. This first-time Earth awareness
effort proved a success and plans are to make it an annual event.