| All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information about Earth Month activities, contact Alix Heintzman, Berea College Sustainability and Environmental Studies (SENS) program (859) 985-6309 alix_heintzman@berea.edu and Tammy Clemons, Ecological Sustainability Education (ESE) coordinator (859) 985-3610tammy_clemons@berea.edu
April 9
“Mountain Women Rising”
Phelps Stokes Room 205 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
The Appalachian Women’s Alliance will share stories, poems and songs addressing social issues and the environment in Appalachian communities.
Peanut Butter and Gender Lunchtime Series, co-sponsored by Women’s Studies and the Appalachian Center
April 14 – 18
FOSSIL FOOLS Arts Residency
A week-long combined set of installations and performances about the past and future of fossil fuels and energy resources, with composer Brian Harnetty, filmmaker Tom Hansell, and performance artist Kristen Baumlier. Sound installation, dance, music, presentations of student video work and other events provide a forum for conversation around energy issues. Highlights below. For more information, Contact Deborah Thompson at the Berea College Appalachian Center (859) 985-3257 or Tammy Clemons, ESE (see contact info above).
Sponsored by Berea College’s ESE, SENS and Appalachian Center; Eastern Kentucky University Appalachian Center, National Performance Network, and Appalshop.
April 15
FOSSIL FOOLS-Opening Reception and Presentation
Appalachian Center Gallery, Bruce-Trades Building, Reception at 4 p.m., Artist talk at 5 p.m. Composer Brian Harnetty shares his original musical works based on recordings he found in the Berea College Sound Archives during his 2006 Appalachian Music Fellowship. The installation will continue through the week. Open to the public.
April 17
FOSSIL FOOLS-Art, Activism, and Humor
Bruce 226, 7:30 p.m.
Kristen Baumlier presents her artist’s talk on performance art, activism, and humor. Open to the public.
April 18
FOSSIL FOOLS-Culminating Multi-Media Extravaganza!
Woods-Penniman Commons, 7:00 p.m.
In collaboration with CAB for this special edition of the Friday Night Flick, Fossil Fools present an evening of film, music, dance, light, and sound. Student filmmakers show their short flicks about energy and sustainability. Brian Harnetty and Tom Hansell collaborate on a sound and video montage/ documentary/ improvisation event called “Conversations with Coal Miners and with Death.” Kristen Baumlier and Stephanie Woodie’s dance class, Dancing Through Space and Time perform “Oh, Petroleum!” a performance art extravaganza. A film will follow this presentation. Free and open to all!
April 16
Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming live webcast
Alumni Building Student Organizations Lounge 7 p.m.
Live national broadcast via the web produced by the National Wildlife Federation includes award-winning students and staff at U.S. colleges and universities who are creating solutions; conversations with experts; special appearance from Gary Hirschberg of Stonyfield Farm and others; special feature are student videos, including a “winner” produced by Berea College students.
Sponsored by Ecological Sustainability Education (ESE)
April 17
Environmentalist and writer Bill McKibben
“The Search for a Hopeful Future”
Phelps Stokes Chapel 3 p.m.
Scholar-in-residence in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College, McKibben is one of America’s foremost writers on business, culture and the environment. He is the author of 12 books including “The End of Nature” and “Deep Economy: the Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future” and in he spring of 2007, was lead organizer for the largest demonstration in American history about climate change.
A Berea College Convocation, co-sponsored by Sustainability and Environmental Studies and Ecological Sustainability Education
April 19
Home Food Production Workshop with Louisville gardening columnist Jeneen Wiche
Berea College Ecovillage SENS House, 121 Jefferson St. 1-5 p.m.
Children’s program (age 6 and above) 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wiche has a weekly radio gardening show with Bob Hill called “Home Grown” and also writes the weekly syndicated column “The Weekend Gardener.” Workshop topics will include intensive gardening in raised beds, trellised fruit trees and cane berries, composting, and other skills for producing food in small yards. Limited to 20 participants. Free, but pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot, call 985-3593 or email richard_olson@berea.edu
Sponsored by Sustainability and Environmental Studies program
April 22
Berea College Labor Day/National Earth Day
“Planting Hard Work for a Greener Tomorrow”
Berea College Labor Day, a tradition begun in 1922, celebrates the work values to which Berea is committed — the dignity of all labor, serving the common good through work that benefits the college and community, and work as educational. It’s also a day of fun and games for students, faculty and staff, who have the day off. This year Labor Day falls on Earth Day, so this year’s activities have a “green” theme, including serving College and locally grown foods.
April 26
“Ecofest”
Berea College Ecovillage Jefferson St., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Children’s activities including magician, face-painting (make your own eco-face paint) and eco-bubbles; informational booths, and Ecovillage Association Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale.
Sponsored by Berea College Campus Life in conjunction with the Rain Barrel Festival in Memorial Park. |
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