College students were a major driving force behind the original Earth Day in 1970 and they continue to stand at the forefront of environmental movements to this day. We can see how this is evident here at Fresno State where students play a major role in planning and executing impactful Earth Day events and experiences for the campus and surrounding community. You can check the Sustainability Events webpage for a list of all events happening in April.

Learn more about events happening on campus this week:

April 10: Sustainability Projects and Research Collaboration (SPARC). The United Nations Global Compact Steering Committee at Fresno State is hosting a SPARCafe session on Wednesday, April 10 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the University Business Center 194. There will be lightning rounds and a panel discussion for attendees to learn how faculty incorporated the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals into their curriculum after having been awarded a mini grant from the committee. Light lunch will be served and attendees are encouraged to network with each other. Please RSVP here to attend.

April 13: Earth Day Fresno 2024. In collaboration with Central Valley Young Environmental Advocates and the Environmental Collaborative of Central California, Fresno City College is hosting the annual Earth Day Fresno event on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Lawn. This family-friendly, community driven event will have engaging activities for all ages from interactive workshops and educational exhibits to live performances and outdoor adventures. There will also be environmentally conscious resource booths where attendees can learn from leading activists, experts and innovators in the realm of environmental conservation. Enjoy delicious, local cuisine options while grooving to the beats of local musicians. Check out students from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Physics Outreach team, who will both be hosting various earth and science themed activities to educate and entertain attendees. Learn more about this event by visiting the Earth Day Fresno 2024 website.

Contact Feng Teter at fengkt1@mail.fresnostate.edu if you require accommodations for this event.