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Green Week at NEIU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dana Navarro
September 22, 2008 (773) 442-4227
d-navarro@neiu.edu
Green Week at NEIU
WHAT: The Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) Green Cycle Group will kick off the 2008 fall semester with an entire week of activities. From Monday, September 29 through Friday, October 3, Green Week will include seminars and workshops on topics such as responsible recycling, energy conservation and optimum efficiency practices, as well as ventures to clean Illinois lakes and waterways. The week will culminate with students participating in a community service project to clean Gompers Park, which is near the University’s main campus. All events are free and open to the public. Some of the featured events include:
Monday, September 29
3 – 4 p.m., NEIU Recital Hall
Keynote Address – Karen Hobbs, First Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Department of Environment
Tuesday, September 30
2 – 3 p.m., NEIU University Commons
Bike Commuting 101
This workshop will provide tips on how to be safe and successful with this cost effective, green mode of transportation.
Wednesday, October 1
2 – 3 p.m., NEIU Village Square
Compost and Container Gardening Workshop
This workshop will include demonstrations on how to compost with worms and create a container garden.
1 and 5 p.m., NEIU Student Union, Room 215
The Low Carbon Diet
This presentation will teach simple lifestyle changes that will help to reduce human carbon dioxide output.
Thursday, October 2
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Village Square, Student Union
Green Opportunities and Volunteer Fair
The primary purpose of this event is to promote both employment and volunteer opportunities to those seeking jobs, internships or volunteer work in organizations that promote green values. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.neiu.edu/~deptpoff.
WHERE: Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave. in Chicago
(Use campus entrance located at 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.)
DETAILS: For more information and a complete list of NEIU Green Week Events, please visit www.neiu.edu/~green.
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