Events, ETSU Environmental Studies minor

Events--Spring 2010

last update: March 2, 2010

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Spring 2010

Mon Feb 1:

Jeff Biggers, "Legacy: How Appalachians Can Lead the Nation Toward Clean Energy," a talk and multimedia presentation. 7pm, Brown Hall auditorium.

Biggers, the author of The United States of Appalachia, and other books, is a nationally-known journalist and activist. jeffrbiggers.com Sponsored by the Department of English and the Center for Appalachian Studies, with support from the Honors College and from I.C.E.--Initiative for Clean Energy, ETSU's environmental student group.

Weds Feb 24:

Here's to the Long Haul will perform on the ETSU campus. 7pm, Brown Hall Auditorium.

Grassroots Appalachian Mountain Music dedicated to environmental justice. www.herestothelonghaul.com Sponsored by I.C.E.--Initiative for Clean Energy, ETSU's environmental student group--and by the Environmental Studies minor.

Sat March 20:

Appalachian Trail maintenance volunteer day. Meet at 9am in the parking lot of Parkway Discount liquors, at the southeastern corner of University Parkway and South Roan Street, in Johnson City.

From the parking lot, we'll carpool to the trailhead. Tennessee Eastman Hiking Club members will provide tools and training. All you need to provide is energy and enthusiasm! The Appalachian Trail is an American institution, a 2,200-mile long footpath maintained entirely by volunteers. If you plan on coming along, contact Dr. Kevin O'Donnell, odonnell@etsu.edu, 423 439-6679

Mon Apr 5:

Vandana Shiva will speak in the Culp Center auditorium, 7pm.

Shiva is an internationally known activist and environmental writer. This event is sponsored by the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA), with support from various departments and groups around campus, including Initiative for Clean Energy and the Environmental Studies minor. Don't miss it!

Thurs April 8:

Robert Morgan, poet, novelist, and historian, will read from his work. Place and time to be announced.

www.robert-morgan.com Sponsored by the Department of English and the Center for Appalachian Studies.

Thurs Apr 15:

Paul Hayden, "Restoring the Nolichucky River Watershed." 7-8pm, Rogers-Stout 118

Paul Hayden is with the Middle Nolichucky Watershed Alliance, Greeneville TN. The purpose of the MNWA is "to restore and protect the waters of Greene County and to educate the public in ways to improve water quality." Hayden will screen a 5-1/2 minute documentary video that he has been involved in producing, and will talk about the alliance and its efforts to improve the Nolichucky river watershed. He will then take questions from the audience and lead discussion. http://middlenolichuckywatershedalliance.org/ Sponsored by the Environmental Studies minor and by I.C.E.--Initiative for Clean Energy, ETSU's environmental student group.

Sat Apr 17:

Appalachian Trail maintenance volunteer day. Meet at 9am in the parking lot of Parkway Discount liquors, at the southeastern corner of University Parkway and South Roan Street, in Johnson City.

Thurs Apr 22:

ETSU Earth Day celebration, Borchuck Plaza (in front of ETSU's Sherrod Library), 10am-3pm. Rain location: Cave Patio.

Music, tables for environmental groups, and more. In conjunction with "Earth Month" series of activities coordinated by I.C.E.

Fri Apr 23:

Mountain Justice Benefit Celebration. Acoustic Coffeehouse "Next Door," 415 W. Walnut Street, Johnson City. 8pm until...

Various local bands, blind auction, and other activities to raise money for Mountain Justice, and for Coal River Mountain tree sitters legal defense fund. Sponsored by I.C.E. and various local activists.

Tues April 27:

John Nolt, Professor of Philosophy, U of TN-Knoxville, "Sustainability and Environmental Ethics." 7pm, location tba.

Nolt is the author of Down to Earth: Toward a Philosophy of Nonviolent Living., and many other pubs related to environmental philosophy. Nolt is also the co-chair of UTK’s Committee on the Campus Environment, which recently developed a 25-year energy plan for the campus. In 2006, he was awarded a $25,000 Rebuild America grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to assist with his environmental work. For more, see web.utk.edu/~nolt Sponsored by I.C.E.--Initiative for Clean Energy, ETSU's environmental student group--and by the Environmental Studies minor.