A BIT OF BACKGROUND
A BIT OF BACKGROUND
Originally our Earth Day celebration was going to be a portion of the Annual Research Conference in the Fine Arts building at Inver Hills. Things changed quickly. With campus closing, we were forced to decide whether or not to continue on with the conference. We decided to focus our efforts on a one-day virtual gathering to honor the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Originally our Earth Day celebration was going to be a portion of the Annual Research Conference in the Fine Arts building at Inver Hills. Things changed quickly. With campus closing, we were forced to decide whether or not to continue on with the conference. We decided to focus our efforts on a one-day virtual gathering to honor the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
We made this decision because on Earth Day, April 22, 2020, we have two crises: One is the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The other is a slowly building disaster for our climate. Our campus community is working towards bringing awareness and education towards both global issues in several ways. Today is just a small example of what we can do if we work together towards a common, sustainable goal.
We made this decision because on Earth Day, April 22, 2020, we have two crises: One is the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The other is a slowly building disaster for our climate. Our campus community is working towards bringing awareness and education towards both global issues in several ways. Today is just a small example of what we can do if we work together towards a common, sustainable goal.
We can, will and must solve both challenges. Just like what we have seen in the pandemic interventions, this starts locally. At the community level. Even our IHCC college community can play a big role in participating in sustainable practices and educating our community. The world was not prepared for the novel coronavirus. But we still have time to prepare — in every part of the world — for the climate crisis. We must work together to save Mother Earth.
We can, will and must solve both challenges. Just like what we have seen in the pandemic interventions, this starts locally. At the community level. Even our IHCC college community can play a big role in participating in sustainable practices and educating our community. The world was not prepared for the novel coronavirus. But we still have time to prepare — in every part of the world — for the climate crisis. We must work together to save Mother Earth.
Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and Earth Day 2020 occurs on Wednesday, April 22—the holiday's 50th anniversary.
Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and Earth Day 2020 occurs on Wednesday, April 22—the holiday's 50th anniversary.
Inver Hills is also celebrating it's 50th "golden" anniversary this year.
Inver Hills is also celebrating it's 50th "golden" anniversary this year.
Check out the One Bold Future page to learn more about the history of IHCC!
Check out the One Bold Future page to learn more about the history of IHCC!
Due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, many Earth Day events and celebrations have moved virtual. This is true for the largest of agencies like EarthDay.org in Washinton DC to our Inver Hills Community College Annual Research conference.
Due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, many Earth Day events and celebrations have moved virtual. This is true for the largest of agencies like EarthDay.org in Washinton DC to our Inver Hills Community College Annual Research conference.
Check out the Earthday.org website for a plethora of resources!
Check out the Earthday.org website for a plethora of resources!