Earth Day 2021

Welcome to #PenguinsForEarth 2o21

On behalf of Dr. Jacob Massoud, Chair of Sustainability Subcommittee. . .


Dear Dominican Community - ONE AND ALL,


It’s time for the Countdown to Earth Day! The 51st Celebration of Earth Day takes place on Thursday, April 22.


Please join us for the Earth Day Lunch Panel from 12:00 to 1:15 pm on April 22, 2021.

Panelists from DU, the City of San Rafael, and the County of Marin will share current actions and upcoming plans! Learn how you can be part of saving our Earth!


However, it’s time to start the celebration today! For the next three weeks, we will be raising awareness on three separate themes, beginning with recycling/composting, water conservation, and reducing eco footprint! Be on the lookout for #PenguinsForEarth2021 posts on Dominican social media accounts.


Join us each Monday for Five at 5:00pm via Zoom All are welcome to take five minutes of quiet reflection as a gathered community in solidarity with our Earth community around each theme.


Thank you! You can read below for details about all upcoming DU events. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yuti Huang at yuti.huang@dominican.edu.

Monday, April 12:

  • Theme of the week is water conservation.

  • Five at 5 at 5:00pm via Zoom hosted by President-elect Nicola Pitchford.


Thursday, April 15:

  • Praise & Worship at 8:00pm via Zoom hosted by the Siena Leadership Team.


Monday, April 19:

  • Theme of the week is reducing eco footprint.


  • Five at 5 begins at 5:00pm via Zoom hosted by faculty member Doreen Gurrola


Thursday, April 22

  • Earth Day Panel at 12:00-1:15pm via Zoom. Panelists from DU, the City of San Rafael, and the County of Marin will share current actions and upcoming plans! Learn how you can be part of saving our Earth!


  • “I Am Greta” Movie hosted by IGNITE and Model UN via Zoom 7:00pm