Campus Sustainability Month
This October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education!
Campus Sustainability Month is an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. To celebrate, the Office of Sustainability works with campus and community partners to promote sustainability on App State’s campus throughout the entire Appalachian State community. This month, Appalachian University Sustainability will be hosting a variety of events including Free Store Road Shows, Zero Waste Game Days and Sorts, Sustainability Film Series Showings and the 8th annual Community FEaST!
2024 Events
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Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
Climate Resilience Forum
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Parkway Ballroom (420), PSUHave you noticed in the news that there are many dangerous and damaging weather events happening around the world? As climate change increases the damage associated with extreme events such as heatwaves, floods, hurricanes and fires, communities must work together with local, state, and federal agencies to adapt in ways that prevent harm from extreme events and facilitate post-event recovery.
Join us for a free and open-to-all program to learn from two climate resilience experts:
Brock Long, Executive Chairman of Hagerty Consulting, former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and App State alum (’97, ’99). A leader in the field of emergency management, Brock will discuss current priorities and directions for supporting communities to prepare for climate resilience, including FEMA’s Community Lifelines framework.
Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. Ashley will discuss her work bringing together experts and communities to develop and deploy innovative policy solutions that reduce the impacts of extreme heat on human health and well-being.
https://resilience.appstate.edu/event/climate-resilience-forum/
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Friday, Oct. 4, 2024
A Weekend of Food and Foraging w/ Sustainability and Wellness & Prevention
2-hr campus walk
9:30 a.m .- 11:30 a.m
20 person maximumRegister on ENGAGE to receive meeting location
Learn about edible plants, berries, mushrooms, and more right on campus. Led by No Taste Like Home.
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Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
A Weekend of Food and Foraging w/ Sustainability and Wellness & Prevention
5-hr off-campus workshop
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
12 person maximumRegister on ENGAGE to receive meeting location.
Foraging experts from No Taste Like Home will lead a small group on an adventure to gather wild edibles off campus. We'll travel to the site, forage, cook and learn. Transportation is provided.
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Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
A Weekend of Food and Foraging w/ Sustainability and Wellness & Prevention
3-hr off-campus tour
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12 person maximumRegister on ENGAGE to receive meeting location.
Meet on campus, travel off-campus, and learn basic foraging skills during a 3-hour off-campus educational walk. Transportation provided. Led by foraging experts from No Taste Like Home.
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Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
Sustainability Film Series- Earth Month Audio Under the Stars
7 - 8 p.m.
Sanford MallCome join the Office of Sustainability and App Docs- Documentary Film Services for a night under the stars and by the fire! Connect with your fellow Mountaineers and celebrate Campus Sustainability Month while we stream environmentally-themed audio docs and share smores!
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Friday, Oct. 18, 2024
Climate Connection
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location TBD (RSVP to receive details)Do you ever experience big feelings or difficult emotions in response to what is happening to our planet? Climate Connection meetings provide an opportunity for students to process their climate emotions and build community with others who are concerned about the planet. RSVP through Engage. Hosted by QEP, Office of Sustainability and theCounseling & Psychological Services Center.
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Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024
Community FEaST
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Sanford MallAppalFRESH, the Appalachian Food Research for Equity Sustainability and Health Collaborative organizes the annual Community FEaST (Food Engagement and Story Telling). The event welcomes students, staff, faculty and community members to enjoy a simple, local meal while engaging in conversation about sustainable food issues and stories. The goals of this event are to:
- Build community by encouraging conversation and storytelling about the importance of sustainable food
- Minimize waste (near-zero waste event)
- Maximize local food sourcing
- Provide resources for food insecure members of our community
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Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024
Documentary film: Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture: Farm, Food and Community
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Solarium, Plemmons Student UnionWith this year's Homecoming theme being Yosef National Park, the Appalachian Popular Programming Society and Office of Sustainability are excited to share with you a documentary that celebrates our own natural landscape. A panel discussion will follow the film screening.
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Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024
Zero Waste Game Day
App State vs. Georgia State
During football game
Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone CampusZero Waste efforts on game days are an opportunity to educate and lead by example, creating a sustainability experience in which fans leave their impact on the waste stream at App State. These collective efforts of office staff, student volunteers and campus partnerships result in leadership and educational opportunities that extend beyond The Rock.
The Office of Sustainability is proud to partner with Athletics and Facilities Operation to transform Kidd Brewer Stadium into a Zero Waste Facility through thoughtful purchasing decisions, reducing consumption and increasing recycling and composting.
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Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
Zero Waste Sorting Event
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone CampusHelp us sort game day waste! App State has implemented a post-game waste sorting opportunity the day after each home football game to further increase diversion numbers and engage volunteers in hands-on service opportunities, contributing toward a more sustainable event.
Interested in volunteering? Please fill out this volunteer form.
