Earth Month 2023

Earth Month® 2023 Program

SU-Sponsored Events

Climate Friendly Dining at Cherry Street Market

April 1–April 30:

• Limited Time Offer: Green Goddess Salads at the Salad Bar
• Limited Time Offer: Nashville Hot Plant-Based Nuggets at Red Hot Rudy's

April 7, 14, 21 and 28
11 a.m.– 5 p.m.

• Every Friday in April, you can Build Your Own Grain Bowl at Fusion with entirely plant-based options!

April 21
11 a.m.– 5 p.m.

• Earth Day Lunch

PowerFul in Cherry Street Market

When: April 4, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Where: Cherry Street Market
Description: PowerFul is a part of the JoyFul series and focuses on making positive impacts by celebrating the heroes within us all, as well as within our campus and community. The event will include a dining hall takeover with Feel Good Food menus as well as fun activities for students to engage with. See event flyer for more details.

Duwamish: A Conversation About Pollution and its Effect on Environmental Justice Communities

When: April 11, 1–2 p.m.
Where: Sullivan Hall Room C1 and Virtual
Description: Two speakers from the Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) Jamie Hearn (former ELS President, and current Superfund Manager at DRCC) and James Rasmussen (former DRCC Director) to come speak about the work the DRCC is doing regarding the clean-up of the Duwamish superfund site. You will explore the history of the Duwamish and its pollution, the effect of pollution on local communities, and the current clean-up efforts. Pizza will be provided. You can learn more and RSVP here.

Earth Month Trivia Night with the Residence Hall Association (RHA)

When: April 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: The Bistro
Description: How well do you really know our Earth? Join RHA and CEJS for Earth Month Trivia on April 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 to find out! You can also win some awesome prizes—from a sponsorship of an endangered animal in your name (complete with a stuffed animal version of your new sponsored friend) to a $25 dollar Boon Boona gift card! We hope to see you there! If you have questions, contact twaddellhann@seattleu.edu.

Governor Jay Inslee to Speak on: "How America Can Lead the World in Alleviating Global Climate Change."

When: April 14, 2–3 p.m.
Where: Pigott Auditorium
Description: As part of the Institute of Public Service’s “Conversations” series, and in conjunction with the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability, Seattle University will host Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who will speak on “How America Can Lead the World in Alleviating Global Climate Change.” The governor will be answering questions on climate policy and other sustainability-related topics.

Work Parties in the SU Gardens hosted by the Grounds team

Description: Campus members will volunteer in work parties on SU campus to support the organically and pesticide-free maintained urban gardening efforts lead by the SU Grounds team. They will participate in tree and shrub planting, cleaning the pollinator garden, do planting in the new rain garden, and more. Want to come and help out? Please join at any of the days/times above. Minimum requested volunteering time: two hours. For more information, contact Shannon Britton, Associate Director of Grounds and Waste management at brittons@seattleu.edu. See below for locations, dates and times of work parties.

Tree and Shrub Planting

• When: April 17–21, April 27, April 28
  Where: Xavier
  With: HAWK (Redhawk Experience)/SLLH

Old shrub removal, planting new trees and shrubs

• When: April 21
• Where: Redhawk Center
• With: HAWK/ELS (Environmental Law Society)

Flag Pole Rain Garden final planting, planting small trees and plants

• When: April 17–21, April 27, April 28
• Where: Bellarmine Turnaround
• With: ESW (Engineers for a Sustainable World)

Replacing trees damaged by bark beetles

• When: April 17–21, April 27, April 28
• Where: Broadway FF
• With: HAWK/SLLH/ESW

Sustainability Mixer with Sustainable Student Action (SSA)

• When: April 19, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
• Where: STCN 210
• Description: Meet up with SSA and other students interested in environmental and social justice. Talk to some of our members about what we do, how you can get involved in environmental action in our community, and enjoy free food/activities. RSVP on ConnectSU.

Engineers for a Sustainable World Plant Sale

• When: April 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Where: Student Center, Second Floor
• Description: Engineers for a Sustainable World will be hosting a plant sale where students will be able to purchase indoor plants on campus to raise money for sustainability projects led by ESW, increase student sustainability awareness and support the local nursery your beautiful plant is coming from. . Small plants $5, medium plant $10, large plant $20. For questions, email nschmidt-bailey@seattleu.edu. See event flyer here for more details.

EARTH TALKS 2023 - A Lunch Event

When: April 21, 12–1:45 p.m. (DOORS OPEN: 11:30AM - LIGHT LUNCH SERVED)
Where: Le Roux Room (STCN #160) or ZOOM
Description: Join us for the 4th edition of Earth Talks, Seattle University’s annual showcase of five-minute sustainability-focused presentations by students, staff, faculty, and community partners. This year’s keynote speaker will be SU alumni ('21) Patience Malaba, Executive Director of the Housing Development Consortium, 2020 Bullitt Foundation Environmental Fellowship awardee, and named one of the 2023 Puget Sound Business Journal’s top “40 Under 40.” The event’s theme is Care for our Common Home. Earth Talks is hosted by the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability (CEJS), and co-sponsored by the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture (ICTC) and the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (CEIE).

All speakers will attend in person, but audience members can attend VIRTUALLY BY ZOOM. 

Breaking Bread: Food Justice Summit and SDG Lab (Sustainable Development Goals)

When: EVENT POSTPONED TO JUNE 2023

Turning the Tide for Ecology - 2023 Catholic Earth Day Summit

When: April 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Le Roux Room (STCN 160)
Description: All are welcome to join the Creation Care Network for its annual environmental justice summit. The day will provide space to ground our collective work spiritually, discern how the Spirit is calling us to build reciprocity with the Earth, and taking action together for climate justice!  The day will include  Mass by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, Keynotes on integral ecology and salmon restoration, a panel on climate action, and more! This event is co-sponsored by SU’s Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture (ICTC).

Earth Day Brunch - By Student Events and Activities Council (SEAC) and Sustainable Student Action (SSA)

When: April 23, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Oberte Commons (SINE 200)
Description: SEAC is collaborating with SSA and will have three sustainable activities with sustainable brunch options!

Sewing & Clothing Repair Workshop

When: April 25, 5 p.m.
Where: Billodue Makerspace (SINE 130)
Description: It’s Earth Month! Learn about sustainable fashion and personalize your clothes at the upcoming Sewing & Clothing Repair Workshop, hosted by the facilities department’s Zero Waste intern Sylvie. Free snacks and take-home sewing kits will be offered. All levels of experience are welcome. Sign up for the required safety orientation and RSVP here.

STOP FOOD WASTE DAY at C-Street

When: April 26
Where: C-Street Dining
Description: Redhawk Dining (Compass Group) is proud to participate in Stop Food Waste Day as a day that drives awareness to reduce food waste both at home and at work. Compass Group is committed to reducing its food waste 50% by 2030 and we are well on our way with your efforts. Stop by at C-street to learn about Stop Food Waste Day.
Weight the Waste - Schedule of Events

Weight the Waste: We will be weighing food waste for the Stop Food Waste Day lunch period! Instead of guests tossing their scraps, we're asking them to add them to our waste pile to show just how much food is wasted every meal period, every day.
Become a Waste Warrior: Guests are invited to play "Are You a Waste Warrior?" They can answer questions around the dining hall about food waste and the first 50 players receive a FREE 12 oz coffee voucher.

Food Waste Pledge: Those who take the #stopfoodwaste day pledge will get a sticker and a coloring book!

Low waste menu:

• Herb roasted tofu
• Herb roasted 8 cut chicken
• Roasted vegetables (unpeeled carrots, beets and parsnips with beet greens)
• Roasted fingerlings
• Broccoli stem slaw

Colleagues Series: Caring for Our Common Home

When: April 27, 4–5:30 p.m.
Where: LeRoux Conference Center (STCN 160)
Description: Colleagues in Jesuit Education is a program that gathers together Seattle University faculty, staff and Jesuit colleagues for conversation about our Jesuit and Catholic educational mission in the relaxing atmosphere of a shared meal and evening discussion on three evenings this academic year. On April 27th, Christina Roberts, PhD. and Pat Twohy, SJ, will discuss serving as prophets of Indigenous life-ways that embody our common call to protect and safeguard sacred lands, waters and creatures. You can learn more here.

Film Screening by Sustainable Student Action (SSA)

When: April 28, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Where: Wyckoff auditorium (Bannan 244)
Description: Join us for a documentary screening of The Smell of Money to learn about North Carolina's Big Pork problem. We will have a brief conversation and reflection following the screening. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, admission is FREE. See the trailer and more information on their website. RSVP on ConnectSU.

International Zero Waste Bingo Game

When: May 3, 6–7 p.m.
Where: Chardin 142
Description: Come play bingo and learn about Zero Waste practices around the world with Zero Waste intern Karina! All participants will have a great opportunity to win a gift card for our favorite local business, The Naked Grocer (@thenakedgrocer). Located in Capitol Hill, this store offers a zero-waste grocery shopping experience. Free food will also be provided!

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