Eco- Extravaganza & Environmental Studies Events Fall 2023

Best of Fest!!!

10/11 from 5:00pm-8:30pm, Stimpson Auditorium in Halpin-Harrison Hall- Free Admission!

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Movie Night featuring films selected by SU's Environmental Studies students from the American Conservation Film Festival's 2023 Official Selections!

5:00 - 5:20pm: "Ask an Environmentalist!" Dr. Beth Jones from the Biology Department and Dr. Allyson Degrassi from the Environmental Studies and Biology Departments, are ready to answer your questions and converse about the state of our world and ongoing research! Ask questions to be entered into a raffle for prizes!

5:00 - 5:20pm - Concession Stand! Light snacks pr and good conversation. Seating at 5:25 for "Welcome" by Allyson Degrassi, Professor of Environmental Studies, and Hilary Lo of the American Conservation Film Festival.

5:30 - 5:37pm - "Feeling the Apocalypse" - a student created film about a psychotherapist struggling with climate anxiety explores what it means to live in a dying world.

5:37-5:48pm - "Shaba"- a film about a Samburu community in northern Kenya who is building a sanctuary for orphaned elephants to rehabilitate them back to the wild.

5:48-6:12pm - "Peace Pipeline" - a film about comedian indigenous activists plans to reroute Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline through cemeteries, golf courses, and backyards of Duluth, Minnesota's of predominately white neighborhoods.

6:12 - 6:30pm - Short Intermission!

6:30 - 8:15pm - "Path of the Panther" a film about a coalition of biologists, ranchers, conservationists, and indigenous peoples on the front lines of battle among the forces of human development, Everglades destruction, and the disappearing Florida panther.

Beyond the Classroom Sponsored Event!

BTC link! Please register for your ticket! and don't forget to sign in and out with your QR Code.

Hosted By

Hilary Lo- American Conservation Film Festival

Dr. Allyson Degrassi- Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology - email

Dr. Beth Jones- Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies - email

Campus Clean Ups

RAINED OUT! 09/27 from 2:00-4:00pm: "FYS- There's NO plant B" and Environmental Studies co-sponsored "SU Abrams Creek Trash Pick Up!" Meet at Sarah's Glen for supplies- boots and waders are limited supply! Get there early to jump in the creek! Weather pending! It will be cancelled for rain or if water is too high.

10/04 from 2:00-4:00pm: "FYS- There's NO plant B" and Environmental Studies co-sponsored "SU Campus Pick Up!" Meet at Sarah's Glen at 2:00- 4:00pm for supplies

Beyond the Classroom Sponsored Events!

BTC link!  No need to register- just don't forget to sign in and out with your QR Code.

Wild Night with Wildlife!

11/9 @ 4:30pm-5:30pm SU Henkel Hall - Hester Auditorium in Henkel

Join us to learn about our native wildlife species! The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center's Education Director CJ is going to tell us about wildlife and rehabilitation for injured animals. And, he is going to bring some wildlife Ambassadors for us to meet!

Beyond the Classroom Sponsored Events!

BTC link! No need to register- just don't forget to sign in and out with your QR Code.

Cofan Women's Association-

Cofan Women's Association- The Cofan people of the Ecuadorian Amazon have been struggling to make ends meet with unsustainable coffee growing practices, but NOW they are making a living through a exciting range of 100% sustainably-made rainforest products (e.g. bags, bracelets, necklaces, etc..). Visit the booth and learn more about the Cofan people and their products! SU's own Dr. Giles Jackson from the School of Business has been working with the Cofan people to launch this exciting social enterprise, with help from SU students led by Emma Reed! These items are for purchase and 100% of the profits go back to the Cofan Women's Association! ALSO for every product sold, a new hardwood tree is planted in the old coffee plantation! (AND... discount at the Eco-Extravaganza booth!)