Two events scheduled to celebrate the University's work toward sustainability

10:59 a.m., Oct. 2, 2015--The University of Delaware’s Campus Sustainability Day Working Group of the Sustainability Task Force has announced the schedule of events for Campus Sustainability Day 2015 on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

“Members of the campus community will have two opportunities to come together while celebrating and learning about the great sustainability work that is taking place on UD’s campus,” said Dillon Kimmel, co-chair of the event’s working group and complex coordinator with Residence Life and Housing.

Events Stories

June 5: Blue Hen 5K

University of Delaware graduates planning to attend Alumni Weekend are encouraged to register for the annual Blue Hen 5K walk and run, which will be held Sunday morning, June 5.

June 6-9: Food and culture series

The 20th annual June Lecture Series at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UD in Wilmington will be held June 6-9. Titled 'June a la Carte,' this year's program focuses on great political documents, feminism, world politics and a Newark cuisine sampler.

• June 6-9: Food and culture series
• Through June 30: 'Saving White Clay Creek'
• July 22: WWE Heatwave Tour
• Through Sept. 16: Women of color in academia

A No-Waste Luncheon will be held from noon-1 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Gallery. It is free and open to the University community. The keynote speaker will be Michelle Bennett, the recently hired sustainability manager for the University. 

“Michelle is eager to continue meeting members of the campus community and share her vision for sustainability at UD,” said Kimmel. “She is also looking for feedback and suggestions from those invested in sustainability on campus.”

Any member of the University community who wishes to attend is asked to RSVP via a Google form by Oct. 16. Space is limited.

In the evening, students and staff will come together to celebrate sustainability via a celebration in the Harrington Commons from 7-9 p.m. There will be student performers, environmentally minded registered student organizations and giveaways for all who attend. The event is free and open to the public.