UC San Diego has been shaped by exceptional scholars who challenge expectations to make our world better, including pioneers of climate change research like Roger Revelle and geochemist Charles David Keeling of the “Keeling Curve.” Join UC San Diego and communities around the world in celebrating the Earth with the following events designed to educate and engage the community.
- Party for the Planet
Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Birch Aquarium
A family-friendly event featuring an hourly dance party, people powered music and interactive stations that show how we can collectively tackle some of our planet’s greatest challenges.
- Center for Student Involvement Earth Day Tabling
Monday, April 22
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Town Square (next to the Student Services Center)
Stop by to learn about campus sustainability, win prizes, collect seeds and decorate terrariums.
- Parking and Commuter Services Eco-Friendly Transportation Tabling
Tuesday, April 23
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Farmers Market
Earn rewards and learn more about eco-friendly transportation alternatives like electric vehicles, ride sharing, public transit and more.
- Climate Education Day
Wednesday, April 24
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Climate Action Lab and the Jeannie Auditorium, North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood
A day-long event envisioning the future of climate education and the role of the university in meeting the challenges of our planet's climate crisis, while providing the UC San Diego community with tools and resources to give students the climate education they deserve.
- Climate Conversations
Wednesday, April 24
Noon – 1:30 p.m. via Zoom or in-person at the Red Shoe Room, Price Center, 2nd Floor
The Earth Week special edition of Climate Conversations will feature panelists on campus sustainability.
In order to allow employees the opportunity to participate in a UC San Diego Earth Week activity, one hour of administrative leave with pay has been approved. We encourage all managers and supervisors to allow employees to attend, as long as the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required job duties or patient care.
Sustainability plays an integral part in UC San Diego’s education, research and campus operations. We encourage you to learn about sustainability events taking place throughout the year and more about our continuing efforts at sustain.ucsd.edu.
