Earthday 2024 events
| Earthday 2024 is Monday April 22! | ||||
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Careers in Clean Energy: |
Founders Hall | 9:30 - 10:45 | ||
| Student Activist Panel: Hear from CT State students that are making an impact for a more sustainable world. |
Founders Hall | 11:00 - 12:15 | ||
| NBC Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan Speaks
Ryan Hanrahan, Meteorologist for NBC 30 will speak to us about CT weather and climate change. |
Founders Hall |
12:30 - 1:45 |
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Katie Keith Takes Us Foraging: |
Meet at Founders Hall & wander around campus | 2:00 - 3:15 | ||
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Theater Marathon |
Founders Hall |
4:00 - 5:15 | ||
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Theater Marathon |
Founders Hall |
4:00 - 5:15 |
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The Farm Truck will be on hand with lots of local goodies including honey, granola, pickles, jams, plants and more. |
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