Earth Day at UIW

Grounds Superintendent Bill Mulcahy

 

Earth Day Events

2013 includes the 43rd Anniversary of Earth Day, and while UIW will celebrate on April 22, events are scheduled throughout April.

The Headwaters at Incarnate Word, a Gift from the Creator, an Invitation to Us

Wednesday, April 3, 1:30-2:45 p.m. and 3 to 4:15 p.m. - Mabee Library Auditorium

The Headwaters at Incarnate Word, a Gift from the Creator, an Invitation to Us will be shared by Helen Ballew, director of the Headwaters Coalition, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Read more at http://www.headwaterscoalition.org/ 

Co-sponsored by the UIW Earth Month Committee and UIW Liturgical Outreach
Contact: Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, kirk@uiwtx.edu

Canvas Bag Give Away Day

Wednesday, April 3 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Marian Circle

International Affairs will be handing out free canvas bags to the UIW Community through the Study Abroad Office. Stop by our table at Marian Circle to get your free bag and learn of other cultures that use them daily. Get ideas on how you can repurpose your canvas bag.

Co-sponsored by the UIW Earth Month Committee and  UIW International Affairs
Contact: Amy DeStefano, adestafa@uiwtx.edu

Women's Global Connection Presentation

Tuesday, April 16 – 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Tilton Room (Joyce Building)

Dr. Patricia Lieveld, Professor in the Feik School of Pharmacy and volunteer with Women’s Global Connection, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, will share a wealth of experiences from her research on global water issues, especially as they affect women and children. She will offer her stories about the exciting clean water and water access initiatives underway in Tanzania with WGC’s partner women’s group. Come hear this important presentation and ways you can be involved. Light snacks provided.

Co-sponsored by the UIW Earth Month Committee and Women’s Global Connection
Contact: Alison Buck, wgc.alisonbuck@gmail.com

Poster Presentation

Thursday, April 18 -- Feik School of Pharmacy

Co-sponsored by the UIW Earth Month Committee and Feik School of Pharmacy
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Yablonski, yablonks@uiwtx.edu

City of San Antonio, Office of Sustainability Presentation

Monday, April 22 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Marian Hall Ballroom

Bill Barker with the City of San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability will give a presentation on the concept of sustainability and how it is being applied in San Antonio.  The presentation will touch on the relationships among water, solid waste, energy, transportation and land development.

Co-sponsored by the UIW Earth Month Committee and  City of San Antonio
Contact: Dr. Osman Özturgut, ozturgut@uiwtx.edu

Bill Mulcahy Ecological Stewardship Award Presentation

Monday, April 22 – 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Westgate Circle

The Bill Mulcahy Award for Ecological Stewardship was first conceived and given to the award’s namesake in 2007 in recognition of Bill Mulcahy, grounds Superintendent, for his leadership in ecological conservation and care of the land that is home to the University of the Incarnate Word. In 2008, Dr. Bob Connelly received the award.  Ben McPherson was the recipient in 2009, Sally Said received the award in 2010, and Adela Gott was the award winner in 2011. Last year's recipient was Sr. Helena Monahan, who accepted the award on behalf of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

The Earth Month Committee is accepting nominations for the 2013 William E. Mulcahy Award. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, April 15. Submissions should include a short summary of the nominee's contribution to the preservation of the planet and may be submitted to the Earth Month Committee, c/o Sally Said, Modern Languages Department, or by email to said@uiwtx.edu.

UIW Sustainability Committee Panel Discussion

Monday, April 22 - 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.– Marian Hall

Join members of the UIW Sustainability Committee for a discussion of green initiatives currently underway on campus, with a focus on what UIW will look like in 2025.

Co-Sponsored by UIW Earth Month Committee, UIW Sustainability Committee, and Aramark
Contact: Troy Knickerbocker, troyk@uiwtx.edu

Blue is Better

Monday, April 22 – 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.– Outside Marian Hall

ARAMARK, UIW's housekeeping provider, will be showcasing the new cleaning system that is being implemented on campus.  Along with great information we will be giving out free food, free water bottles and we will be conducting demonstrations on the new technology.  This technology, Electrically Activated Water (EAW), will allow ARAMARK to clean the entire main campus while reducing the carbon footprint of the University.  Come learn, enjoy and support the MOST environmentally responsible way to clean.

Co-Sponsored by UIW Earth Month Committee, ARAMARK
Contact: Julian Gonzalez, julian@aramark.com

Farmer's Market

Wednesday, April 24 -- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Dubuis Lawn

Co-sponsored by the UIW Earth Month Committee and University Events and Student Programs
Contact: Paul Ayala, peayala@uiwtx.edu

Seeds of Life

Wednesday, April 24 -- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. -- Marian Hall Patio

Co-sponsored by the UIW Earth Month Committee and Residence Life
Contact: Nataly Gutierrez, Resident Assistant - Marian Hall

Persons with disabilities needing special assistance to attend should contact the ADA coordinator at least five university business days prior to the event at www.uiw.edu/ada or 210-829-6035

UIW Earth Month Research Symposium

Wednesday, April 24 - 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - GB 212

Fourth Annual Earth Day Research Symposium Students, faculty and UIW community members will present research and discuss topics related to environmental issues.

Co-sponsored by UIW Earth Month Committee and Dreeben School of Education
Contacts: Dr. Judith Beauford, beauford@uiwtx.edu and Dr. Noah Kasraie, kasraie@uiwtx.edu