Monday 4/19

EnviroFest!

 

Sustainability is alive and thriving at Brandeis! Interested in becoming more involved? Come on down to EnviroFest to meet and chat with many of our incredible sustainability groups on campus. Learn about their missions, enjoy some activities and games, and maybe even walk away with a special sustainability giveaway!

 

Where: SITE CHANGE- Now at the SCC Tent!

When: 1:30-4:00

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If your sustainability club would like to run a table at this event, contact selahbickel@brandeis.edu!

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Tuesday 4/20

Outdoor Exercise Bonanza 

 

Let’s enjoy Wellness Day together! Come participate in a variety of outdoor, student-led exercise classes! YOGA, ZUMBA, HIIT, and more! No registration required (we will turn people away if/ when the 25 person max is reached). 

 

Where: Fellows Garden

When: 12:00-2:00 pm

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12:00-12:30- HIIT

12:30-1:00- Zumba

1:00-1:30- Israeli Dance

 

If you would like to lead an outdoor exercise or activity,  scroll down to the "Get Involved" section!

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Netflix Party Screening "A Plastic Ocean"

 

Join MASSPIRG Students for a screening of "A Plastic Ocean", a film exploring the state of the world's oceans and investigating the impact of plastic pollution. 

 

Where: Zoom RSVP here

When: 6:30-8:00 pm

 

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Wednesday 4/21

Environmental Justice Jeopardy

 

Social justice, environmental justice, climate justice, environmental racism. What do these mean and what does justice mean to each of us as individuals? Show up to play a little trivia about these topics and more- participants will win special sustainability giveaways!

 

Where: Fellows Garden Booth

When: 12:00-3:00 pm

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What is Environmental Justice?: A Discussion with Prof. Ann Ward

 

Come join Ann Ward, professor of “From Environmental Justice to Climate Justice,” as we chat about the intersections between justice and the environment! 

 

Where: Zoom: https://brandeis.zoom.us/j/94391790363#success

When: 7:00- 8:00 pm

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Thursday 4/22 (EARTH DAY)

Spiritual Life Bonanza

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Today is THE DAY! Grab lunch, but DON’T TAKE SILVERWARE FROM THE DINING HALL! Instead, head out to Fellows Garden to grab your new FREE reusable silverware set (or bring your own), and enjoy a picnic lunch with friends, enhanced with LIVE MUSIC and our provided sheet of inspiring earth-related discussion questions. Stick around to chat with environmental faculty about the climate crisis, as well as engage with Center for Spiritual Life’s blessings, breathing exercises, and more!

 

Where: Fellows Garden

When: 12:00-5:00 pm

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Authors in Conversation: Anja Kampmann and Amy Brady

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Join authors Anja Kampmann and Amy Brady for a conversation about climate fiction, literature that deals with climate change and global warming! Climate fiction has found its way into syllabi of university courses, and environmental fiction writers have become an important part of the climate action movement. These authors will discuss arts, culture, and the environment, as well as the genre of climate fiction and the role it plays among other environmental publications.

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Where: Zoom Webinar (Register here: https://bit.ly/3a1qL1S) 

When: 12:00-1:30 pm

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Panel: Food Justice and Environmental Initiatives at Brandeis

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Join us for a panel discussion on the different initiatives at Brandeis that have occurred through the classroom, food pantry and Office of Sustainability. Our panelists are Mary Fischer, Dr. Sara Shostak and Steve Weglinski. Please register for the event. We will be raffling off books to those in attendance. Sponsored by Food Justice & Environmental Initiatives at Brandeis. 

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Where: Zoom Webinar (Register here)

When: 12:00-1:30 pm

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Mountain Club’s Shabango Shabongo

 

Join Brandeis Mountain Club in a Shabango Shabongo, a tricky obstacle course across Chapel's Field that will test your strength, endurance, and camping skills. Compete for some rad prizes!

 

Where: Chapel’s Field 

When: 2:00-4:00 pm

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100% Clean Energy MA: Call you Reps!

 

Join MASSPIRG Brandeis to get the facts on the MA 100% Clean Act, ensuring 100% clean energy by 2045, and reach out to Brandeis's legislators with us to raise support for the bill!

 

Where: Zoom RSVP here

When: 5:00- 6:00 pm

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Friday 4/23

Clothing and Book Swap

 

Declutter your closet and design your new wardrobe at our Clothing and Book Swap! Bring all the clothes and books you rarely wear and use, and swap with other students! By doing this swap, we all promote reusable goods on campus and enhance sustainability! All leftover clothing and books will be donated. Please only bring clothing and books! 

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Where: SCC Tent

When: 1:30- 4:00 pm

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Sustainable Periods Event

 

Our second event of the semester in coming up! In honor of Earth Day, PAD is holding an outdoor event all about sustainable menstruation! Join us at the SCC Tent closest to Einstein's from 3-5pm on Friday, 4/23!  Stop by to decorate a makeup/menstrual product bag, learn about reusable menstrual products, grab some free giveaways, and enter our raffle to win a pack of 6 reusable pantyliners!

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Where: SCC Tent

When: 3:00-5:00 pm

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Saturday 4/24

Farmer's Market

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For Brandeis students by Brandeis students! Come out to shop at our on-campus Farmer's Market, where Brandeis students will be selling their homemade goods, including bread, pies, jewelry, keychains, and more! Let’s buy local! 

 

Where: Fellows Garden

When: 12:00-4:00 pm

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Sowing the Seeds

 

Interested in becoming a plant parent? Come and grab soil, seeds, and of course, a re-used, sustainable pot! Also, Students for Environmental Action will be giving away seed bombs that you can plant in your room! 

 

Where: Fellows Garden Booth

When: 12:00-3:00 pm

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 If you're interested in selling your own goods at this market, scroll down to the "Get Involved" section!