Saturday, April 21 ValleyFest

ValleyFest
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ValleyFest is going green! Environmentally sustainable sales, recycling competitions, clothing bin drop- off, electronics recycling, and more! Be sure to visit the LVC Sustainability table for trivia and prizes.

 

Sunday, April 22 (Earth Day)

Split Estate Documentary

1:30 p.m.
Allen Theater
Sponsored by the Lebanon Valley Conservancy, Split Estate, an Emmy award-winning documentary film, depicts the impacts of natural gas drilling on property rights, our health, and environment. A panel discussion will follow the film.
*Advance tickets available at the College Store*
*Special discounts offered to film attendees (see College Store for details)*
Adults: $5 advance/ $7 at the door
LVC Students: Free

 

Monday, April 23 Recycling

Recycling Display
Mund College Center
Do you often ask yourself, “Is this recyclable” or “Can I really recycle this plastic container, my glass bottle, and computer paper together”? Stop in the College Center to brush up on your LVC recycling knowledge with this helpful display.
(Displayed throughout the week)

Recycling Video Stream
Mund College Center
As you view the recycling display, check out these sustainability videos. Videos include a tour of the Waste Management single-stream recycling plant and Green Man’s mission to teach students how to recycle.

Facebook Recycling Photo Contest
Lebanon Valley College Facebook Page
Post a photo of you or your friends recycling to enter to win an Amazon Kindle. All participants will receive a prize.

Last Week’s La Vie: Sunglasses
Lynch Lobby, 12-1 p.m.
Stop by Lynch between noon and 1 p.m. to recycle last week’s edition of La Vie and receive the official LVC Sustainability recycled Malibu sunglasses.

 

Tuesday, April 24 Conserving

Rivers of Garbage: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the Great Atlantic Garbage Patch & the Lesser Quittapahilla & Swatara Creek Garbage Streams
Leedy Theatre, Mund College Center, 11 a.m.
Presented by Mike Schroeder, this presentation will open your eyes to the mass amounts of garbage dumped in our waterways. Schroeder looks into the who, what, where, why and how. The presentation concludes with a special raffle.

*The first 30 attendees will receive a free sustainability water bottle.*

Reduce Your Plastic Bottle Usage
College Store, Mund College Center
Stop by the College Store to receive a 30 percent off discount on all reusable LVC water bottles.

 

Wednesday, April 25 Dining

Sustainable Lunch Hour
Dining Hall, Mund College Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Metz invites sustainable vendors to campus during the lunch hour, offering samples and information to students, faculty, and staff. The lunch menu will feature 90 percent locally produced and/or sustainable products.

 

Friday, April 27
Wear Green
Show your support for living sustainably by wearing green on Friday. If Green Man finds you in his favorite color, you’ll receive a prize.

Throughout Earth Week

“Wish Tree” installed by Karen Beall, adjunct instructor of ceramics and sculpture
Lynch Lobby
Make your wish for the environment and add your tag to the tree. Watch as the tree blossoms with fruit throughout the week.

Free Stuff

Attend events throughout the week and earn free stuff/special prizes. From recycled pens to sunglasses, and even free t-shirts, Earth Week will bring good fortune your way.

Recycling Display
Mund College Center
Do you often ask yourself, “Is this recyclable” or “Can I really recycle this plastic container, my glass bottle, and computer paper together”? Stop in the College Center to brush up on your LVC recycling knowledge with this helpful display.
(Displayed throughout the week)

College Store Discounts

(See College Store for details)

• 30 percent off all reusable water bottles
• 20 percent off sustainable merchandise
• Exclusive daily Dutchmen Club discounts
• 15 percent off discount for attending “Split Estate” film on Sunday