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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Earth Week is halfway done but 14 events still remain, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn about sustainability at OSU and get involved!
On Saturday, Campus Recycling had the opportunity to interact with the off campus community at the annual EarthFaire, organized by the Corvallis Environmental Center, distributing Earth Week info and inviting citizens to [...]
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Friday, April 8th, 2011
Pull out your calendar, because it’s time to start writing in what events you’ll be attending this year for Earth Week!
With a lineup of 32 events, you are sure to find plenty that tickle your fancy and fit your schedule. Especially try not to miss one of the biggest sustainability events of the year at [...]
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Friday, April 1st, 2011
Over 40 years ago, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson helped drive communities across the U.S. to organize teach-ins for the environment on April 22, 1970 – the first Earth Day. Right here on our campus, OSU students put together a series of events, participating in this landmark date. While Earth Day-related festivities have not occurred every [...]
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Monday, March 14th, 2011
Is your department or local organization involved in sustainability? Are you interested in recruiting participants? Sharing information? Showcasing your eco-accomplishments? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be a good fit for OSU’s annual Earth Week celebration!
Please consider signing up for a free booth at the annual OSU Earth Week Community [...]
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Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Last week saw great progress at the People’s Park construction site! The traditional paving is done and the masons began their work on the brick seatwall and plaza, which look great. Check out the photos below.
One cool bonus feature is the “echo chamber” effect the curved seatwall has when you stand in the very center [...]
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
After years of delay and complications, OSU People’s Park began construction Monday, Oct.11. The major work is currently underway, excavating the pathways and for benches and pouring concrete. The project makes good on a promise OSU made to previous generations of students: to create a tucked away, intentional space for contemplation in the core of [...]
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