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The posters went up early in April, and facts about the environment were posted in hopes of raising awareness in the students, faculty and staff at Pace.

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The evening was a magnificent spectacle of nature as James Eyring, Assistant Director of the Environmental Center, treated over 100 audience members to an array of native and exotic birds.

Participants got to see Oscar (left), a barred owl, and Popper, a screech owl, up close, and phrases like “cool!” “sweet!” and “awesome!” were heard as Bonnie, an American Kestrel, Delta, a Lanner Falcon, and Powder, a Gyr Falcon showed off their amazing bird qualities in free flight.

This annual event was held at the gym in the Goldstein Fitness Center.

April 8th

Through a demonstration, Dr. William Flank provided some interesting insights about the quality of bottled water and related environmental issues.

April 13th

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WEDNESDAY 14TH

ZERI: CUTTING-EDGE METHODS FOR ZERO WASTEDorna Schroeter directs BOCES Center for Environmental Education. She is certified as a ZERI trainer and practitioner. The ZERI goal is the efficient production of goods and services for society without any form of waste - no liquid waste, no gaseous waste, and no solid waste. Dorna provided examples of successful projects around the world that use ZERI principles.

WEDNESDAY 7TH

NGO’S: APPLYING CORPORATE CLOUT FOR THE GREATER GOODCarrie Sussman, Program Director for Keep America Beautiful, spoke to students about concepts such as social marketing and Corporate-NGO partnerships.

WEDNESDAY 21ST

LIVABLE COMMUNITIES: ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVES TO THE BIG BOX Melissa Everett, director of Sustainable Careers Institute, spoke to students about how cultures of civic participation are created to support local economies.

WEDNESDAY 28TH

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: FINDING YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER IN A CORPORATE SETTINGDr. Riva Krut spoke to students about voluntary environmental management, communications, and public reporting. This work includes environmental management systems (EMS), supply chain management, environmental governance and introducing organizational change towards the goals of corporate sustainable development.

Throughout April

was treated to several experts who discussed various aspects of

environmental considerations in the business world.

Mark Cassata, Art Professor at Pace, gave a lecture at the Environmental Center’s White Cottage highlighting the works of the Hudson River School of Painters from the 1800’s, whose art brought nature to the hearts and minds of many.

The lives and works of painters like Thomas Cole, Asher B. Durand, Albert Bierstadt, and Frederic Church, among others, were discussed.

With fascinating histories and beautiful masterpieces, this was an inspiring event!

April 14th

Asher B. Durand (1796-1886)“Dover Plains, Dutchess County, NY”

Thomas Cole (1801-1848)“Falls of Kaaterskill” Frederic Church (1826-1900)

“Twilight in the Wilderness”images taken from www.artchive.com

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Red Tail Hawk nesting sights, and massive 150-year-old white pines, are just a couple of the natural wonders on campus. James Eyring led students for an enthralling guided walk around campus to learn about some of nature’s gifts (right here on campus) that we sometimes take for granted.

April 15th

A Conference sponsored by The Pace Institute for Environmental &Regional Studies (PIERS) was held in New York City to explore the idea of place and its relevance to urban-suburban environments. Topics included characteristics of place, values and place (political, ethical, economic, spiritual, historical), place as a viable nexus for culture/nature exchange, the phenomenology of place, and general philosophies of place.

April 16th

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Each year Dr. Charlene Hoegler and Dr. William Flank host Science Day which is attended by high school science students and Pace students.

A number of scheduled events provide a diverse look at some intriguing topics.

The Gottesman room was filled with high school and Pace students who were given the opportunity to display and discuss their projects with professors, teachers, parents, and fellow students.

James Eyring captured the attention of the crowd with a birds of prey demonstration.

April 16th

Eight students joined the Center for Community Outreach in celebrating Earth Month by volunteering at the Yonkers Community Garden on Saturday, April 17, 2004. Volunteers worked to clear leaves and debris from the community garden, build garden boxes for raised beds, and prepare the garden for the Spring planting.

The Greyston Community Garden is funded through the Greyston Foundation and serves the local community by assisting local families to among other things, grow and enjoy fresh vegetables they otherwise would not purchase and consume.

April 17th

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On this morning, colleagues joined together for an interactive session with Jaimie P. Cloud, President of the Sustainability Education Center, a founding organization of the field of education for sustainability. This session included group activities that demonstrated sustainability principles and breakout discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities of educating for sustainability.

April 20th

The program was co-sponsored by Pace University’s Environmental Studies and Education departments. The Sustainability Education Center, Inc. (SEC) is a not-for-profit based in New York City.

A discussion with: Dr. James Cannon (physics); Dr. Charlene Hoegler (biology); Dr. Frank Braio (philosophy); and Dr. Lawrence Hundersmarck (religion) filled Gottesman Room with more questions rather than answers. What is the source of truth? Do scientists have religious experiences while doing their work? There is always more to know, so how do you know when you know? The panel discussion was followed up by thoughts, comments, questions and reflections from the audience.

April 20th

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To celebrate Earth Day, over 50 students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Mortola Library to read his or her favorite selection from a book, poem, or other piece of literature that celebrates the earth and environmental issues.

Dr. Greg Julian, after his rendition of Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” encouraged the listeners to take time to appreciate nature, talk to the animals, hug a tree, and bond with something much older than you are.

April 22nd

All readers received a marigold seedling, and in order to make use of “wasted” paper from the computer lab, the library staff had note pads made from the scraps and were available for all to take.

These are just a few of the questions that were researched and answered by ENV 110 students. The students displayed their results on the bottom floor of the Kessel Campus Center.

What fish is best to eat? Is your choice for dinner being over harvested, is it farm raised, how much mercury is in it? How do these choices impact your health and our environment?

April 22nd

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ENV 130 students worked with Honda of Nanuet to bring a hybrid car on campus. Students displayed information about these vehicles and discussed why they are considered to be a more environmentally friendly alternative to the larger gas guzzling vehicles.

April 22nd

April 22nd

ENV 130 students challenged Pace-goers to spend a day without a car or to give carpooling and mass transit a chance. Over forty people signed up for this unique event and were rewarded for their participation.

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Members of NATURE, with the support of the Center for Community Outreach, gathered at Cranberry Lake Preserve on a picture perfect spring day. Every year the Westchester County Parks Department holds a Pitch in for Parks day where volunteers go to any of the Parks and work on projects designated by the Curator to help improve the park.

April 25th

Once the team of six students arrived at the Preserve, tasks were delegated and work began. Within three hours the neglected fence around the nature center and the steps leading to it were cleared of weeds and vines, scraped clean, and a fresh coat of paint applied. It was a big job, but with teamwork and cooperation, NATURE was able to get the job done well.

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Dr. Sandra Flank’s graduate science education students gathered at the White Cottage at the Environmental Center to present the science behind many of the foods that we eat, including the Science of Chocolate, Science of Cream Puffs, Science of Mayonnaise, and Science of Cooking Utensils.

April 26th

You’ve seen them around campus, but who knew these two members of the Pace Community were so involved and vital to the Pleasantville Campus?

Joining Dell and Abby, two border collies, was James Eyring, Assistant Director of the Environmental Center. Dell and Abby have kept the campus free of Canada Geese for over six years.

The herding demonstration showed off the techniques and commands James uses to effectively ward off any goose intruders on campus. Abby demonstrated with the sheep and goats, while Dell was thrilled to please the crowd with ducks.

April 27th

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This program featured a presentation on the environmental and cultural aspects of Costa Rica. Students and faculty gathered in Butcher Suite and discussed their experiences of traveling and studying there.

April 27th

April 27th

If you heard howling in Willcox on this evening, it wasn’t a wolf. It was the 100 plus spectators that gathered in the gymnasium to learn about wolves. NATURE invited The Wolf Conservation Center to introduce us to the world of wolves. Through an engaging talk, the audience learned all about wolves, their environment and the role humans play in altering their environment.

The audience met Atka, a two year old Arctic wolf, and learned about the essence of conserving wolves and about the important work being done at the Wolf Conservation Center to ensure the survival of wolves.

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Back by popular demand, plaques created by last year’s ENV 130 students were displayed along the edge of Choate Pond. The students had researched and documented the diverse plant and animal life living in and around what some call an ‘ecological gem’ on campus.

During April

Organized by Sharon D’Angeli, the “Greeks” set out to clean up the litter around campus. Students signed up for particular areas and went to work. Hopefully people who litter will take notice that their fellow students are cleaning up their mess andthink before they toss something on the ground.

April 28th

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James Eyring from the Environmental Center, along with Connie Serafin from Pace University Health Care led students, faculty, and staff on a nature walk to take in the fresh spring air and enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Pace Pleasantville campus.

April 28th

The walk detoured where everyone was able to partake in the tree planting festivities.

April 28th

Hamamelis means a plant which bears both flower and fruit at the same time.

Virginiana means the species is native to the Eastern United States.

Hamamelis Virginiana is commonly known as Witch Hazel.

This year, the members of NATURE along with faculty, staff and students, planted a Witch Hazel tree along Choate Pond. This tree is unique because it is one of the few plants that flower in late fall and early winter; displaying unique yellow flowers from September to November. When fruit ripens, the pod bursts and seeds can shoot from 12 to 20 feet away. Listen closely during this time as you may be able to hear popping sounds as the pods burst!

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Throughout April

The staff at the Mortola Library did an outstanding job in their annual “Guess the Paper Weight” display. The contest was an addition to a corner of awareness that featured many facts about recycling and consumption of resources by Americans.

Did you know that:

Everyday Americans buy 62 million newspapers and throw out 44 million? That’s the equivalent of dumping 500,000 trees into a landfill every week.

Americans throw away enough office and writing paper annually to build a wall 12 feet high stretching from Los Angeles to New York City.

A bookcase was filled with environmental and nature themed literature to celebrate Earth Month and National Poetry Month together.

“THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT”

April 21st

For the past several years, Barbara Farrell, advisor to Pace’s Accounting Society, has led her students in fund raising efforts, of which 50% has been generously donated to the Environmental Center each year. This year, the Society donated 100% of their profits to the Environmental Center. The students got a tour of the Center to see first hand that their contribution will go a long way at the Center. Everyone got to meet (and pet) Oscar the Barred Owl.

Everyone at the Environmental Center extends their sincerest thank you to everyone who assisted in the fund raising efforts this year.

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Buildings and GroundsFrank Braio – PhilosophyJohn Burns-Food Service James Cannon - PhysicsMark Cassata – Art DepartmentRobert Chapman – Philosophy/Environmental StudiesDanniela Ciatto – Cranberry Lake PreserveJaimie Cloud – Sustainability Education CenterChristina Conte – Mortola LibraryJohn Cronin - Pace Academy for the Environment Educational MediaENV 110 StudentsENV 130 StudentsRay Espinoza – Environmental Studies student Melissa Everett – Sustainable Hudson ValleyJames Eyring – Pace Environmental CenterBarbara Farrell - AccountingBill Flank – Chemistry Sandra Flank - EducationRenee Fogarty – Environmental StudiesThe GREEKSDorothee von Huene Greenberg – Women’s StudiesCharlene Hoegler – Department of Biological SciencesMaryEllen Humphrey – Environmental StudiesLawrence Hundersmarck – ReligionBrian Jennings – Mortola LibraryGreg Julian – Political ScienceGus Karam – Economics/Environmental StudiesDonna Kowal – Environmental Studies Student/NATURERiva Krut – Environmental Management

All of these people had some significant involvement putting Earth Month 2004 together. I thank them for their efforts!~ Angelo Spillo, Environmental Center

Michelle Land – Pace Academy for the Environment Jackie Marks – Environmental Studies Student/NATURENATURE – Pace Pleasantville’s Environmental ClubHeather Novak - Project PericlesMarie Paquette – Environmental Studies StudentRichard Schlesinger- BiologySue Schmid – Academic ResourcesDorna Schroeter – BOCES Ctr for Environmental Edu.Betty Sclocco – Pace Environmental CenterConnie Serafin – Health Care UnitCarrie Sussman – Keep America BeautifulBetty Torrance - Modern Languages and CulturesDeanna Vatan – Student DevelopmentGwen Welch – Center for Community OutreachWolf Conservation Center

Special thanks to President Caputo, The Pace Academy for the Environment, and the Student Government Association.

Earth Month would not be complete without giving proper thank you’s to some people who made Earth Month possible. Without these people we would not have been able to hold all the events this month.

First we’d like to thank Betty Sclocco for all her hard work behind the scenes. From creating the schedule of events, to mailing out flyers, to arranging for printing, and all the other coordination that goes on that most people probably wouldn’t notice.

Next we’d like to thank James Eyring who has contributed an enormous amount of time to Earth Month. Jim volunteered his time to do the Campus Nature Walk, Dog Day Afternoon, Science Day, Birds of Prey Program, Walking the Dogs, and helped out with many other events. Jim is always there for us and willing to sacrifice his time to help out.

Finally, we would like to thank our Advisor, Angelo Spillo, who has been the holding foundation of our club. We are lucky to have such a dedicated professor be our advisor who is always supporting us and willing to give up his time to help us out even though he has so many other commitments. Earth Month was made possible through his input, organization, contact, follow up, ideas, and dedication.

We thank you for all you have done to make this month so successful and run so smoothly.

From all of us at