Â鶹¹û¶³ will observe Earth Week with several programs of public interest on April 18 and April 20.
Â鶹¹û¶³ biology professor Dr. Mike Howell will talk on "The Changing Face of Pollution" Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Christenberry Planetarium, located in the Â鶹¹û¶³ Sciencenter.
The three founders/owners of Higher Ground Roasters will speak on the topic, "Saving the World One Cup at a Time," at a 10 a.m. convocation on Thursday, April 20, in Brock Forum, located in Dwight Beeson Hall. Glenn Smith, Josh Kelly and Alex Varner founded the Birmingham company with a social and environmental commitment to responsible trade and sustainability.
The April 20 schedule also includes faculty and student exhibits on Ben Brown Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a concert at 4 p.m., all on Ben Brown Plaza. "Expeditions South: A Marine Biologist in Antarctica" is the topic of a lecture by UAB biology professor Dr. Jim McClintock at 7 p.m. in the Planetarium.
All events are free and open to the public.
Â鶹¹û¶³ students will continue Earth Week emphasis on April 25 with the inaugural meeting of Students for Sustainability. The new Â鶹¹û¶³ group will emphasize a mindset and lifestyle that promotes an equitable and sustainable future for all humankind in harmony with nature.