Earth Week 2024

Join Jill McSorley, SOM's Director of Facilities, on a walkthrough of Evans Hall focused on its sustainability features. Evans Hall was built as a LEED Gold Certified building in 2007 and has undertaken initiatives to continuously improve its sustainability ever since. Learn more about efforts like the migratory bird film on the east face of Evans Hall, the energy-saving measures of the building's occupancy sensors, how waste is sorted, and more.

Meet in front of Snyder Forum at 11:45 for the tour.

Learn how to breathe new life into your beloved clothing and outdoor gear! We’ll have experts on hand to teach you the art of repairing apparel, as well as sewing kits for you to take home. Bring any clothes as well as fabric gear (tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, etc.) you'd like to repair to the workshop with you.

Pick up a special Earth Week gift, courtesy of AASL, aimed at reducing your consumption of single-use plastics. Bring your new gift with you to future club and school events so we can fight food waste and unnecessary plastic waste together!

Enjoy plant-based build-your-own Buddha bowls, crafted specially for Earth Week by our Charley's Place chefs!

Menu:
Earth Week Menu 4/22

Spicy Mexican Oaxacan Buddha Bowl
Mexican Style Black Beans
Coconut Turmeric Millet
Multicolor Pee-Wee Potatoes
Baby Bell Peppers
Toasted Chipotle Pecans
Mexican Cabbage Slaw
Sliced Avocado/Cilantro/Scallions/Vegan Avocado Sauce

Lentil Buddha Bowl
Braised Green Lentils with Cumin and Aleppo Chili Flakes
Massaged Baby Lacinato Kale
Roasted Kabocha Squash
“Quick Pickle” Red Onions
Berbere Crispy Chickpeas
Petite Red Sorel
Persian Cucumber/Sunflower Seeds/Crunchy Sprouted Legumes
Tahini Sauce

Earth Week Wok Station
Spring Ramen Bowl with Snap Peas and Asparagus
Toasted Nori, Silken Tofu, Crispy Shallots, Furikake Spice, Hard Boiled Egg, Enoki Mushrooms
White Miso Kombu Broth

Earth Week Harvest Station
Carrot Ginger Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

House made Zucchini and Quinoa Veggie Burger with Smashed Avocado, Vegan Basil Mayonnaise, Green Leaf Lettuce on a Cornbread Bun

Charred Vadouvan Curry “Caulilini” Sweet Stem Cauliflower, Toasted Cashews, Fuji Apple, Golden Raisin on a Bahn Mi Roll

Join the Food, Agribusiness, and Beverage Club (FAB) an exclusive conversation with Bill Shufelt, CEO of Athletic Brewing.

We will delve into the dynamic world of non-alcoholic beverages. From pioneering a new category within the alcohol beverage industry to navigating the unique challenges of entrepreneurship, Bill will share his insights on building and growing a business in Connecticut. Discover how innovation shapes consumer preferences and gain valuable wisdom and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and enthusiasts in the food, agriculture, and beverage sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from a trailblazer in the industry!

There will be moderated questions followed by Q&A from the crowd.

SOM’s Sustainability Committee is opening our very own pop-up Little Free Library in Evans Hall for Earth Week!

How does it work?
Bring your old books to swap the week before Earth Week and during Earth Week itself – leave them at our table in front of Ross Library. During Earth Week, we’ll have a diverse array of previously loved books on display, as well as some new books on environmental topics (courtesy of AASL). Feel free to take a book – even if you didn’t bring one. The goal of this event is to reduce unnecessary purchasing, promote a circular book economy, and help you find your next great read!

What should I bring?
Any books in good condition from any genre!
If you’ve read the book, feel free to use the Post-It notes and pens we’ve provided to write a mini-review: tell others if you’d recommend the book, why you loved (or didn’t love) it, and what books or other media it reminded you of.

Happy reading!

Questions? Email or Slack Julie Siepka or Lauren D’Souza.