Earth Days 2010 at Salem State

“My work focuses on the intersection of art and science and the visual articulation of scientific observations. Using the methodologies and processes of both disciplines, I translate scientific data related to astronomy, ecology and meteorology into woven sculptures.”

This presentation is sponsored by the Art Department. Faculty coordinator for this event: Prof. Ken Reker , Art

Representatives from state and federal government, environmental organizations, activist groups and more will attend. Students should come to network with environmental professionals, to investigate summer and academic year internships, and learn about potential jobs.

Faculty coordinator for this event: Prof. Jennifer Jackman, Political Science

Over 60 research posters, submitted by SSC students in many disciplines, will be judged in the morning. Visitors are encouraged to view the posters and speak with the students who created them during the competition phase and until 12:30pm. We will also be featuring an Earth Day art exhibit and competition in Vets Hall.
Faculty coordinator for poster competition: Prof. Marcos Luna, Geography
Faculty coordinator for art exhibit & competition: Prof. Ken Reker, Art

Panelists include: Julie Rose, Salem Recycles; Jeffery Barz-Snell, Salem Renewable Energy Task Force; Christopher Titus, Taranta Restaurant; and Andrea Fox, Fox Communications. Come hear about some of the exciting things that are happening in Salem and on the North Shore regarding municipal recycling efforts, municipal energy reduction measures combined with climate action planning, greener entrepreneurship, and environmental journalism.
Faculty coordinators: Prof. Kevin Beckwith , Economics and Prof. Vanessa Ruget, Political Science

"The End of the Line, the first major feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans, ...examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation." excerpt from The End of the Line: The Film.

Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Sponsored by the Salem Geographical Society (Geography student club).

Dr. Ryan Fisher will discuss local wind turbine issues in Newburyport, Salem and Nantucket Sound and will compare these efforts to Danish wind energy policy. A light lunch will be provided.

Sponsored by the BioSociety (Biology student club).

[carpooling will be available from the North Campus tennis courts beginning at 1:45pm] Participants in the Cat Cove tour will observe aquatic organisms being produced and grown for restoration, enhancement, and commercial initiatives. A brief history of the facility and how it has evolved will be provided. Projects from Cape Ann to Cape Cod will be discussed and linked to securing a safe and dependable supply of high quality seafood (whether from the ocean or freshwater; such as largemouth bass being grown in cranberry bogs). Tours will be led by Drs. Mark Fregeau and/or Joe Buttner, with assistance provided by Hatchery Manager Scott Weston and student workers.

"In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment." excerpt from Hungry for Change. Pizza and drinks will be provided beginning at 2pm.

Sponsored by the Earth Science Association (Geological Sciences student club).

Join MassPIRG on a clean-up of Forest River Park [rain date Friday, April 16]. Meet in front of the Ellison Campus Center at 2pm.

Sponsored by MassPIRG. Contact Katie Jennings, Bottle Bill Project Coordinator, 978-239-0155, for more information.

Presented by Prof. Kevin Beckwith, Economics Dept.

Value a resource in order to preserve it! Kayakers care about awater. They use it, but don't abuse it. Please come and see what the sport is all about. There will be boats for people to try, demonstrations, instruction and a lot of fun to go around. For more information, contact Prof. Kevin Beckwith at 978-542-7412.

RSVP is required for those who want to be in the water. Contact Prof. Kevin Beckwith kbeckwith@salemstate.edu

Sponsored by Rock, Paddle, Surf, LLC.

Presented by Dr. Kevin Beckwith, Economics Department.

Sponsored by the Economics Club.

Social hour with refreshments and live music

Introductions & Opening Remarks

Announcement of student Poster Competition & juried Art Exhibit winners

Featured Speaker: Dr. Joan Fitzgerald, Director of Law, Policy and Society Program at Northeastern University: "Emerald Cities: Linking Sustainability and Economic Development"

Presentation of "Friend of the Earth" Awards to the following:

• Dr. Frank Ackerman, Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University
• Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at University of Massachusetts Lowell

Closing Remarks and thanks to all

See a list of past Friend of the Earth Award recipients (pdf)

 

Financial Support for Earth Days 2010 Generously Provided By the following:

• Tefferteller Foundation
• Chartwells of Salem State College
• Salem State College School of Graduate Studies
• Benjamin Cummings
• Hayden-McNeil
• McGraw-Hill