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Earth Week 2013

Earth Week: April 15 - 19, 2013

All events are free and open to the public!

Monday, April 15: Screening of "Bidder 70"

7pm, Joe Crowley student Union Theatre

Co-sponsored with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada. The screening will be followed by a Q&A panel and a reception with light refreshments

Tuesday, April 16: Alternative Transportation

11am - 2pm, Joe Crowley Student Union Plaza

Come see various Eco-Friendly Vehicles like an all-electric Nissan Leaf and an Electric MG! Learn about Hertz on Demand, a rental service provided by the University's Parking and Transportation Services. And be sure visit the Campus Cycling Coalition's Bike Repair Clinic.

1pm - 4:30pm, Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre & Ballroom

Nevada Undergraduate Research Symposium

Wednesday, April 17: Alternative Energy and Water

11am - 2pm, Joe Crowley Student Union Plaza

Take a peek at the Black Rock Solar Energy Trailer and "Take a Seat" on the Energy-generating bike!

5:30pm, Nevada Living Learning Community (Residence Hall)

Tour the new Nevada Living Learning Community, the University's newest LEED Silver Certified Building.

Thursday, April 18: Waste, Recycling and Local Foods

11am - 2 pm, Joe Crowley Student Union Plaza

Featuring: The Return of the Bag Monster, Plastic Bottle Recycling Displays, Dumpster Dive, a Plant Giveaway sponsored by the University's Arboretum Board, as well as a Mobile Green House and Master Gardeners

6pm, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 4955 Energy Way, Reno

Screening of: "Community of Gardeners," followed by a discussion panel

Friday, April 19: Valley Road Field Labs & Greenhouse Complex Tours

1pm & 2pm, Valley Road Field Labs and Greenhouse Complex

Free tours of the Agricultural Experiment Station, hosted by the University's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources