Arizona Western College is hosting the Fourth Annual "Parade for the Planet" Sustainability Fair on Thursday, April 21nd. The opening ceremony begins at 9:00 in the courtyard of the Science building. The demonstrations and speakers will begin shortly after that.
In joining the global effort toward a sustainable future, the fair encourages students to provide their own ideas for a greener future. "Let's come up with solutions to these problems and others!" Ted Martinez, AWC Professor of Biology, commented during the 2009 fair. "If we are truly to be global; we must think globally and act globally."
The clubs and programs that are participating in the event this year include the Student Government Council (SGA), Science Club, Computer club, SOTE and the Psychology club.
Over 700 area students attended last year's event to learn how to be friendlier to our planet. Participants learn how everything we do in this disposable society makes a difference, from shaving to building houses. There are alternatives that would make the world a much healthier place to live. A few of the activities planned are solar cooking demonstrations and recycling games.
The Sustainability Fair is presented by AWC students, faculty and staff and sponsored by
Allied Waste, AWC Honors, AWC Sustainability Council and APS.
"Join AWC in creating a sustainable vision for the future. Let's Go Green! "Professor Martinez said.
Here is an itinerary of the event:
Opening Ceremony:
9:00 am Parade for the Planet featuring CDLL pre-school children
9:05am Welcome from Ted Martinez
9:10am Guest speaker: Chip Straley, Professor of Theatre
9:15am Presentation of Sustainability Awards
Entertainment:
10:00am AWC Bellydancers
10:45am Fashion Show
11:15am AWC Theatre performances: The Giving Tree
PRESENTERS (Stairwell of 3C Bldg.)
10am - 10:20am Elyse Tera, Accupuncture of Yuma
Topic: Holistic Health
10:30am - 10:50am: Andrea Bereznak, APS
Topic: Green Choice programs for homeowners
11am - 11:20am Ellen Beckett
Topic: Desert Scrapper
11:30am - 11:50am: Willie Case, Melaleuca
Topic: Product safety in your home
12pm - 12:30pm: Solar Panel: Environmental Honor Students/Faculty
