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Upcoming Events

Cycling for our future, presented by Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, August 30, 12 p.m., Room 222

Cycling for Our Future
Tuesday, August 30 | 12:00 p.m.

Bike riding is a fantastic way to improve not only your physical and mental health, but also the health of the planet! Unlike cars, bikes do not release harmful emissions, nor do they require harmful chemicals (like antifreeze). Moreover, the development of roads requires the destruction of green space and creates water runoff that contributes to ground and water pollution. Riding a bike reduces traffic and noise pollution, improving mental health and communities.

Philadelphia is the top bicycle commuting city of the nation’s 10 biggest cities. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is working to improve bicycling in the eight Pennsylvania and New Jersey counties surrounding Philadelphia, including Chester County, by building the Circuit Trails.

Join Patrick Monahan, regional organizer for the coalition, to learn more about the health and environmental benefits of biking and trail use, and the latest updates on the Chester Valley Trail system!

This event will take place in-person in Room 222.

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Career Closet & Move-In Day
Tuesday, August 30 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

To help our students, Penn State Great Valley is collecting clothing and essential living items for students, recent graduates, and others. Any money collected from the event will be donated to the campus. For more information, contact us at [email protected].

What to donate to the Career Closet (all clothing must be clean and on hangers):

  • Skirt suits
  • Pant suits
  • Blouses
  • Blazers
  • Dress slacks
  • Jackets
  • Dress shirts
  • Oxford shirts
  • Ties
  • Solid color polo shirts
  • Appropriate length skirts
  • Dress shoes
  • Belts

What to donate to Move-In Day:

  • Air fryer
  • Rice cooker
  • Slow cooker
  • Blender
  • Artificial plants
  • Wall art
  • Decorative pillows
  • Baskets
  • Power tools
  • Hand tools
  • Nails, screws, etc.
  • Dinnerware
  • Glasses
  • Pots & pans
  • Cooking utensils
  • Eating utensils
  • Side tables
  • Floor lamps
  • Table lamps
  • Light bulbs
  • New or gently used area rugs
  • TVs & speakers
  • Holiday décor

Green living part 2: Ecology, permaculture, beekeeping and more with Nicole Marusco

Green Living Part Two: Ecology, Permaculture, Beekeeping and More with Nicole Marusco
Tuesday, September 13 | 12:00 p.m.

Nicole Marusco is an ecologist who posts sustainability tips on her Instagram. She began learning about sustainability and permaculture concepts as an undergraduate in Penn State's Parks and People and Sustainability research in Jamaica and has embraced the lifestyle and practices since. She's been involved in environmental education, ecological design, soil manufacturing, gardening, beekeeping, and more. This webinar will focus on our local, back yard ecology and how we can create deeper connections through outdoor hobbies.

This event will take place via Zoom.

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Protecting & Restoring the Environment at MOM’s Organic Market. Presented on Zoom. November 9 12:00 p.m.

Protecting & Restoring the Environment at MOM’s Organic Market
Wednesday, November 9 | 12:00 p.m.

Join the Penn State Great Valley Sustainability Committee and Sean Lynch, environmental research and partnerships manager, on Zoom to see how MOM’s “walks the walk” of helping the planet. MOM's sustainability initiatives range from collecting oyster shells to restore oyster reefs to advocating against animal cosmetics testing.

MOM's Organic Market takes sustainability seriously. It was founded in 1987 by 22-year-old Scott Nash as a home delivery business. Today, MOM’s has stores in five states and Washington, D.C.; employs more than 1,300 people; and strives to protect and restore the environment.

This event will take place via Zoom.

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Watershed Friendly Property Practices with Penn State Master Watershed Stewards of Chester & Delaware Counties. February 7, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Room 222

Watershed Friendly Property Practices
Tuesday, February 7 | 12:00 p.m.

You can help protect Pennsylvania’s watershed! Meagan Hopkins-Doerr, Penn State Extension master watershed steward coordinator for Chester and Delaware Counties, will teach us how to follow a few simple guidelines to manage your property to protect area streams and rivers, and will share information about how to certify your property. This session will touch on urban properties (renters and people with small lots to no control of outside land) and large property (campuses and municipalities). Learn how to improve and maintain the quality of water resources and habitat for wildlife and pollinators.

This event will take place in-person in Room 222.

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Rethinking fast fashion. March 22 at 12 p.m. presented via Zoom

Rethinking Fast Fashion
Wednesday, March 22 | 12:00 p.m.

One garbage truck of clothes is burned or sent to landfills every second! In a world of accelerating demand, entire business models are built on the premise of “fast fashion,” providing clothes cheaply and quickly to consumers through shorter fashion cycles. This linear fashion model of buying, wearing, and quickly discarding clothes negatively impacts people and the planet. Join Julie Stanton, professor of business at Penn State Brandywine, to learn more about fast fashion's social, environmental, and economic ramifications.

Stanton’s expertise is in consumer interest in organic and other niche foods, and in food marketing channels between developing and developed country markets. She seeks both to create capable business professionals as well as to foster their greater sensitivity to the global business environment, and encourages students to examine course topics in the context of developing country conditions.

This event will take place via Zoom.

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