EnviroNews Newsletter of the Santa Clara University Environmental Studies Institute Volume XV
Spring 2002
Earth Week 2002! This year’s Earth Day Fair will be on Wednesday April 17th from 11a-3p in front of the fountain. Information about various environmental issues will be presented by organizations in the Bay Area. These organizations are always seeking interns- keep that in mind as you peruse the tables. Each year, GREEN! puts on various earth week events to celebrate Earth Day (April 22st). Earth Day began in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin Senator. Nelson stated: "The objective was to organize a national demonstration of concern for the environment so large that it would shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the national agenda." In addition to SCU-sponsored tye-dying, bike tune-ups and paper making, the following organizations will be there: ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ Silicon Valley Toxics ∗ Odwalla, Berkeley Farms Animal Protection Institute ∗
Dodge, Ford - electric cars Sparrow Honda Insight
Majors, at last.
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SC Water District Vegetarian starter kits Hikes in the area
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Earth Share Sierra Club Green Party
FAll ADVISING PIZZA AND ADVICE!
After literally years of planning, SCU officially offers Environmental Studies and Environmental Science majors. Keep reading for a brief overview of ESI academic programs.
Wednesday May 8th 5:00-6:00p Alumni Science Commons
The Minor. The Environmental Studies Institute presently offers an interdisciplinary minor designed to complement any major on campus. The minor consists of courses in specific areas of environmental studies - (cont’d on next page)
This will be a general informational meeting. Majors need to schedule appointments with Dr. Shachter. If you are a major, or would like a one-on-one advising meeting, please call x7086 to make an appointment.
What’s Inside…
Colloquia Gallore!
Ulistac Update ….………………….…..….2 Fall Classes …………..………………….…2 Genetically Modified Organisms……..3 Burrowing Owls…………………………....4 Fair Trade Coffee……….…………………5 Ecological Footprint…………….…...….5 Electronic Waste……………………….….6 ESI’s new RLC………………………………7 Calendar of Events…………………….….8
***Reminder- majors have to pick up T-Reg numbers from their advisors***
Spring quarter is loaded with colloquia. Remember to look for and sign the green sign-in book to receive credit. Thursday, April 18th at 8:00p Michelle Marvier, SCU: Potential Environmental & Health Risks of Genetically Modified Crops. Daly Science 207 Wednesday, May 1st at 5:00p Fair Trade Coffee- Brass Rail, Benson Continued on page 4……