2024 Theme: "Be the Change!"
Sponsor: NSU Libraries Earth Day & Sustainability Committee
For more information, contact SophiaBeverley at threatt@nsuok.edu
The first Earth Day was observed on April 22, 1970 and marks the birth of the modern environmental movement.
John Vaughan Library 1st Floor Atrium Area:
John Vaughan Library 1st Floor Technical Services Area:
John Vaughan Library:
John Vaughan Library First Floor:
Broken Arrow Library 2nd Floor Library Building Landing:
Broken Arrow Library:
Redbud Tree Planting
NSU-Broken Arrow Campus, Library East Lawn | 1 PM
"NSU-Broken Arrow Trees Nature Walk" with Ms. Julia Rogers
NSU-Broken Arrow Campus, Central Courtyard Fountain | 1 PM
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.
Check out this podcast featuring SophiaBeverley Threatt (Earth Day Committee Chair) and one of our presenters, Dr. Christine Hallman!
Kick-Off Event: "How to Reduce Our Environmental Impact through Food Choices"
Presented by Stephen Sturdivant, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Virtual Event only | 3 PM
This presentation will be livestreamed at Room 105 at the John Vaughan Library.
"It is Time to Purge Out Plastic"
Presented by Dr. Sanchari Ghosh, Associate Professor of Economics, NSU College of Business & Technology
Room 105, John Vaughan Library | 10 AM
"NSU Trees Nature Walk" with Dr. Christine Hallman & SophiaBeverley Threatt
NSU Centennial Plaza (Sequoyah Statue) | 12 PM
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.
"Bring Back the Pollinators"
Presented by Dr. Joyce Fassbender, Instructor and Entomologist, Florida Gulf Coast University
Virtual Event only | 10 AM
The presentation will be livestreamed at Room 105 at the John Vaughan Library.
"Let's Talk Chicken"
Presented by Brenda Bradford, Head of Special Collections and University Archives
Room 105, John Vaughan Library | 1 PM
"From Objects to Beings: Exploring the Rights of Nature and Our Fight for the Planet"
Presented by Dr. Christine Hallman, Chair of the Department of Philosophy & Political Science and Professor of Geography, NSU
Room 105, John Vaughan Library | 3 PM
"Save Water, Save the World"
Presented by Alexis Marsh, NSU student
Room 105, John Vaughan Library | 3 PM
"An Overview of Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment"
Presented by Dr. Mai Anh Vu Tran, Associate Professor, College of Business & Technology-NSU Broken Arrow
Room 105, John Vaughan Library | 10 AM
"NSU Trees Nature Walk" with Dr. Christine Hallman & SophiaBeverley Threatt
NSU Centennial Plaza (Sequoyah Statue) | 12 PM
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled.
