UTMB Conservation Initiative

Earth Day Art

UTMB Earth Day Celebration
Friday, April 29, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Moody Medical Library Plaza

The UTMB Conservation Initiatives has a rich history of celebrating its accomplishments during the annual Earth Day event on campus. Marking its nineteenth year, the 2011 event will focus on the conservation efforts we apply during daily operations. UTMB is dedicated to conserving and preserving our environment. Employees from across campus and the neighboring community will be invited to Earth Day Celebration at the Library Plaza to learn how they can support UTMB’s extensive conservation efforts.

Earth Day theme “A HEALTHIER TEXAS...A HEALTHIER WORLD”...UTMB will plant trees, recycle, use less energy, conserver water, become more sustainable and educate the UTMB family how to live green healthy lives.

Galveston Island Beach Cleanup organized by UTMB Students on April 30^th, 9a.m. – 11a.m. @ Big Reef Beach
Extend an invitation for volunteers to join UTMB’s earth friendly event while enjoying a day of camaraderie and learn how they can make a green difference on campus.
UTMB green exhibitors; Environmental Health & Safety, Utilities Conservation Initiatives, Facilities & Campus Services Maintenance, Logistics, Sodexho, Morrison.

Office Swap Shop offers members of the campus community a way to exchange their surplus supplies and materials with others.
Prize will be given to whom wears the oldest UTMB recycle T-shirt.

1700 loblolly pine trees donated from ArborGen will be given out by volunteers.
Volunteers will receive an Earth Day Mug for one hour of time or an Earth Day t-shirt if they work two hours or more. Volunteer sign-up
Water and light refreshments will be served; bring your refillable cup or bottle and drink from the Water Monster.

Interested in being on the Earth Day Steering Committee, or if you have any questions
please contact Ken Steblein by email ksteblei@utmb.edu