SOU’s Earth Week 2019 (April 15-20th) is an entire week dedicated to bringing awareness to the important issues facing the planet. It’s also a time for celebration! Student groups from all across campus have come together to host some pretty spectacular events. Check them out here:

Monday April 15

Meatless Monday

SOU Dining is kicking off Earth Week with Meatless Monday in the Hawk. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner the Hawk will be serving an entirely vegetarian menu. Check https://campus-dining.com/sou/the-hawk/ to see the Meatless Monday menus.
The Hawk Dining Hall
All Day

Tea Talk: Environmental Justice is Social Justice

Join ECOS and the Multicultural Resource Center for a conversation and dialogue about environmental justice.
Third Eye Theater (rock circle between SU/Britt)
12:30pm to 1:30pm

Painting Pots and Potting Plants

Join the Residence Hall Association (RHA) for some fun, decorating pots and planting succulents in celebration of Earth Week.
Raider Village (outside of Greensprings)
3:30pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday April 16

Bird Hike

Join the Environmental Education club for a short hike around Ashland Pond with local bird enthusiast and EE graduate student Emily Lind. Transportation provided, please contact stewartc3@sou.edu for more information.
7:00am to 10:00am

Earth Day Extravaganza

Visit the SU Courtyard and discover all the great sustainability efforts going on in the Rogue Valley!
SU Courtyard
11:00am to 2:00pm

Gender Neutral Clothing Swap

If you want some free clothes instead of spending money, come to the Gallery and find your next favorite outfit with the Queer Student Union!
SU Gallery (SU 323)

Environmental Justice Film Festival
Viceland’s Rise: Standing Rock Part II (2017)

Over 5,000 descended on Standing Rock camp to stand in solidarity and protect tribal burial sites from the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Discussion led by Rogue Climate.
SU Arena
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Wednesday April 17

Nature Reading

Students, faculty, and community members will read short creative works–poetry, essay, and story–about nature, ecology, and landscape. Bring your lunch and enjoy listening to a variety of writing from the earth.
Third Eye Theater (rock circle between SU/Britt)
12:30pm to 1:30pm

OSPIRG: Pollinator Party

An educational but fun event with booths held by local beekeepers, live music, free food, face painting, and raffles. We will have speakers talking about different kinds of pollinators and what can be done to help prevent their decline.
SU Courtyard
11:00am to 2:00pm

Queer Student Union: Gender Neutral Clothing Swap

If you want some free clothes instead of spending money, come to the Gallery and find your next favorite outfit with the Queer Student Union!
SU Gallery
1:00pm to 6:00pm

Environmental Justice Film Festival: An American Ascent

Setting out to change the face of the outdoors, this film follows the first African-American expedition to tackle North America’s highest peak, Denali. Discussion led by the Black Student Union.
SU Rogue River Room
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Thursday April 18

Transportation Options Fair

Learn about all of the sustainable, cheap, and accessible ways you can get around without a car. Grab free goodie bags to make your commute safer, and blend up your own smoothie with our Bike Blender!
SU Courtyard
11:00am to 2:00pm

Queer Student Union: Gender Neutral Clothing Swap

If you want some free clothes instead of spending money, come to the Gallery and find your next favorite outfit with the Queer Student Union!
SU Gallery
1:00pm to 6:00pm

Environmental Justice Film Festival: Urban Roots

A timely, moving and inspiring film that speaks to a nation grappling with collapsed industrial towns and the need to forge a sustainable and prosperous future. Discussion led by Food Justice League.
SU Rogue River Room
6:00pm to 8:30pm

Friday April 19

Arbor Day of Service

Join ECOS, SOU Landscaping, and the SOU Farm for a day of on-campus stewardship! For details and to sign up: tinyurl.com/SOUarborday19
Arrive at 12:30 for a free optional lunch!
1:30pm to 4:30pm

Silver Maple Birthday Party

Come celebrate a birthday party for the Silver Maple in Raider Village, there will be music games and more!
Raider Village
4:30pm to 5:30pm

Saturday April 20

Earth Day Bike Ride

Join ECOS for our annual Earth Day Bike Ride – this year we will be biking along the Bear Creek Greenway and eating tasty treats in Talent!
For details and to sign up visit tinyurl.com/soubike19
12:00 to 3:00pm

Rogue Valley Earth Day 2019

An all-ages celebration to learn about stewardship and community building. Free admission!
ScienceWorks Hands On Museum
11:00am to 4:00pm