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Organizations Involved with Earth Week at OSU

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Allied Waste
http://corvallis.disposal.com
Trash and Recycling Hauler/educator
  • Booth: Display of materials collected in Corvallis area curbside recycling
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    AquaFish Collaborative Research Support Program
    http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/
    International Aquaculture and Fisheries Program
  • Booth: Poster, games and prizes, table
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    ASOSU Environmental Affairs Task Force
    http://asosu.oregonstate.edu/
    Task force with the Associated Students of Oregon State University.
  • Event: Environmental Movie Night
  • Event: Sustainable Food Day
  • Booth: Information about how to get involved with the ASOSU Environmental Affairs Task Force
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    ASOSU State Affairs Task Force
    Direct Action Organizing group, working to represent students at State level and increase their voice through voter registration.
  • Booth: Voter Registration!!
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    Audubon Society of Corvallis
    http://www.audubon.corvallis.or.us
    Corvallis chapter of one of the oldest environmental organizations in the U.S.
  • Booth: Not yet decided
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    Bonneville Environmental Foundation
    http://www.b-e-f.org
    Non-profit marketer of Renewable Energy Certificates. We supply OSU's green power.
  • Booth: information about supporting renewable energy. Will bring model wind turbine.
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    Brad's World Reptiles
    http://www.bradsworldreptiles.com
    It is our goal to provide the opportunity to learn about, view and even touch some of the most beautiful and exotic animals on our planet.
  • Booth: We will be setting up a number of tanks displayed on two tables. We will surround our tables with a few fake trees and a couple of trees to put animals in. 10ft by 10ft area will work.
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    Campus Recycling
    http://recycle.oregonstate.edu
    Campus Recycling is responsible for managing a comprehensive waste management system that focuses on reducing, reusing and recycling with disposal as a last resort.
  • Booth: display info about OSU campus recycling.
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    Cascade Climate Network
    http://cascadeclimate.org
    Uniting students in OR and WA to work toward a more sustainable, just, and prosperous future for all.
  • Booth: Highlighting Cascade Climate Network's regional and Local work
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    CBEE Student Club
    http://cbee.oregonstate.edu
    Student Club for the undergraduates in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE)
  • Event: Blue Vinyl: A Toxic Comedy
  • Booth: Plastics Recycling Information PlasTIC-TAC-TOE game
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    City of Corvallis Transportation Division
    http://www.ci.corvallis.or.us/
    TDM (Transportation Demand Management) Program for the support and encouragement of alternative modes of transpiration; transit, walking and biking, carpool vanpool, and tele-commuting.
  • Booth: display and distribution materials aimed at alternate modes
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    College Democrats
    http://www.orcollegedems.org/
    Create educated and informed voters and provide information to the OSU community about Democratic party candidates and platforms.
  • Event: Bill Bradbury Speaks on Global Warming
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    Community Service Center
    http://oregonstate.edu/communityservicecenter/
    The Community Service Center is committed to promoting service for students in the community. We promote service learning and social justice through our events and programs.
  • Event: Biking for Justice
  • Booth: The Community Service Center will be hosting a booth promoting Biking for Justice and allowing people to register for the ride which will on April 26th.
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    Corvallis Bike Polo
    http://myspace.com/corvallisbikepolo
    Bicycle Polo!. We did a polo demonstration last year and we are back to do another! Somewhere on the red brick area of the MU quad works well. We bring our own walls to keep the ball in the court.
  • Event: Bike Polo Exhibition/Lessons.
  • Booth: A bike polo tutorial will be offered along with pick up games on a closed court. Bikes/mallets/helmets will be provided. Fun guaranteed!
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    Corvallis Environmental Center
    http://www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
    The mission of the CEC is to provide learning opportunities and technical outreach to Corvallis area residents and businesses, giving them tools to pursue ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable practices.
  • Event: Procession of the Species
  • Event: EarthFaire
  • Booth: Our booth offers information about the Corvallis Environmental Center's, our educational activities, and gives tools for individuals to incoporate the environment into their daily lives.
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    Corvallis Public Works
    http://www.ci.corvallis.or.us
    Municipal public works department. Provide critical services to community: water, wastewater, stormwater, transit, road maintanence, traffic lights, building maintenence, etc.
  • Booth: Water conservation and pollution prevention
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    Corvallis Sustainability Coalition
    http://www.sustainablecorvallis.org
    Network of over 85 local organizations that are working together to accelerate the creation of a sustainable community
  • Booth: Display, handouts, free drawing (respond to a question, enter name for Co-op gift card)
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    Corvallis-Albany Farmers' Markets
    http://locallygrown.org
    CAFM is a nonprofit association that operates three markets in Corvallis and Albany. Market products include: produce, plants, cut flowers, honey, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods and more.

     

    Costco Wholesale
    http://www.costco.com
    Costco is a wholesale store that has a bakery, deli, meat, and gas staion. We also have one of the highest customer service that this cummunity has to offer.
  • Booth: Costco will bring materials and special sign up give aways. We also will be providing free water and granola bars.
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    Energy Trust of Oregon
    http://www.energytrust.org
    Nonprofit providing funds to help Oregonians improve energy efficiency and generate renewable power at home and at work; sponsor of Corvallis Energy Challenge
  • Booth: Corvallis Energy Challenge display and information
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    Engineers Without Borders - OSU
    http://groups.engr.orst.edu/ewb/
    EWB-OSU has partnered with a remote Salvadoran community in order to design and implement an environmentally and economically sustainable system to bring potable water to each resident.
  • Booth: We will provide information about our EWB Chapter and our project, including how one can get involved.
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    First Alternative Natural Foods
    http://www.firstalt.coop
    Community owned natural foods & strong force for sustainability!
  • Event: I LOVE MY PLANET! Film Fest
  • Event: Recycled Art for Kids!
  • Event: I LOVE MY PLANET! Local Food Frenzy
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    Geo 300
    http://www.geo.oregonstate.edu/classes/geo300
    Class

     

    Global Environmental Change Organization (GECO)
    http://oregonstate.edu/groups/geco/index.html
    We are a group of students, researchers, and faculty from all disciplines at Oregon State University, with an interest in issues involving global climate change.
  • Booth: This booth will contain informational material on our group, information regarding climate change, and we hope to display some posters that reflect work that group members are doing related to climate change.
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    Linn-Benton Department of Peace Group
    http://Alt2War.org
    LBDPG is a public awareness campaign to create citizen lobbyists for the creation of a National Cabinet Level Department of Peace in the United States.
  • Booth: Table display with information about peace and sustainability, the campaign and how it fits into sustainability, possibly an activity similar to our "Whirled Peas" Tax Poll giving visitors a chance to "Vote" on how to spend tax money.
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    MANRRS
    http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/manrrs/
    Our organization encourages opportunities for underrepresented students in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences. Members participate in community service, recruiting, and professional development activities.
  • Booth: We will be providing information on our group (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) and ways that folks can get involved.
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    Marys Peak Group, Sierra Club
    http://oregon.sierraclub.org/groups/marys_peak/index.html
    The Sierra Club's mission is to explore, enjoy and protect the wilderness, and to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources.
  • Event: Reviving Earth Tour
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    National Pesticide Information Center
    http://npic.orst.edu
    NPIC provides science-based information about pesticides to all who inquire. NPIC is a cooperative effort between the US Environmental Protection Agency and Oregon State University, housed within the Environmental & Molecular Toxicology Department.
  • Booth: Learn about a local resource for science-based information about pesticides! NPIC will provide publications about protecting human health and the environment, magnets, brochures and more.
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    OSU Alternative Transportation Advisory Committee
    http://oregonstate.edu/groups/atac/
    Our mission is to promote and facilitate the use of alternative modes of transportation at Oregon State University.
  • Booth: Distibute information on alternative modes of transportation.
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    OSU Biodiesel Initiative
    http://biodiesel.oregonstate.edu/
    The OSU Biodiesel Initiative is currently designing a sustainable fuel system for the rural village of Narukunibua, Fiji. The new fuel system will be more environmentally and economically sustainable than the village's current diesel system.
  • Booth: We will present our current project--designing a sustainable fuel system for the rural village of Narukunibua, Fiji. The proposed system will use local coconuts to create coconut oil to replace the village's currently used diesel system.
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    OSU Food Group
    Dedicated toward solving any and all food related issues, the OSU Food Group is presently working on creating cooking classes, starting a food pantry, and having more local food sourced to the campus.

     

    OSU Hydrogen Club
    http://none yet
    The goal of the OSU hydrogen club is to bring together people interested in all aspects of hydrogen as a renewable energy. We do projects, read articles, have guest speakers, and generally increase public awareness.
  • Booth: We will have a table with demonstrations and informational materials on it.
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    OSU Organic Grower's Club
    http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/organic_grower/
    The only student run farm on campus!
  • Event: The Hoo Haa!
  • Booth: God-like
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    OSU Sustainability Group
    http://oregonstate.edu/sustainability/sustgroup.html
    Linda Hunn is the coordinator and she sends out a bi-weekly email with local sustainability-related events, job announcements and articles. The group also has monthly lunch meetings with speakers and takes field trips.

     

    OSU Sustainability Office
    http://oregonstate.edu/sustainability/
    The Sustainability Office helps connect various campus groups around sustainability issues. It also provides consultation, outreach and project services and represents the OSU administration in an official capacity.
  • Event: Vanpool and Carpool: An OSU How-To
  • Booth: Sustainability Office display will include an interactive light bulb display, and a variety of information about campus projects and resources.
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    OSU Transit and Parking Services (TAPS)
    http://oregonstate.edu/facilities/transit_pkg/index_pkg.html
    TAPS manages parking on the OSU Campus, including bicycle parking. We encourage use of transportation options- bus, bike, walk, car and van pool, and so on.
  • Booth: Table top display and informational brochures
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    OSU Women's Center
    http://oregonstate.edu/womenscenter/
    The Oregon State University Women's Center,offers learning experiences that help women transform themselves and society. Its educational programs reflect the diverse views of women from all walks of life.
  • Booth: The OSU Women's Center will have a booth to show our support for a green community and have information on women and environmental justice.
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    Outdoor Recreation Center
    http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/adventure-education
    Center houses a free drop in bike / ski shop, organizes outdoor adventure trips, such as rock climbing, rafting ans skiing, and rents out outdoor gear for those who don't have the equipment needed for outdoor activities.
  • Booth: I would like two tables to promote our adventure trips, rental services, and bike shop. We would have a ORC staff and a bike mechanic on hand to answer questions.
  • Booth: This is for the second table for the Outdoor Recreation Center
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    Pacific Power Blue Sky
    http://www.pacificpower.net
    Renewable Energy Options for Pacific Power Customers
  • Booth: Promoting Renewable Energy option to Power Customers
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    Peer Health Advocates
    http://www.studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/promo
    Peer to Peer Health Promotion and Education.
  • Booth: Information on healthy sustainable living for students: In dorms, at rentals, and on campus.
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    STAND
    http://www.curiousexistece.com/stand
    Works to stop the genocide in Darfur, which is partly due to environmental issues.
  • Booth: Posters and information on how to help those in Darfur and explain why it is an environmental issue.
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    Student Sustainability Initiative
    http://recycle.oregonstate.edu/ssi
    An OSU student organization that educates students about sustainability and works on programs to reduce OSU's ecological footprint.
  • Event: Tree Planting
  • Event: Celebration of Environmental Literature & Thought
  • Event: Environmental Justice Panel
  • Event: Environmental Justice Fair
  • Event: Annual Earth Week Community Fair
  • Event: Earth Week Kickoff
  • Booth: Free solar-powered popcorn! Info on Earth Week, SSI activities, and involvement opportunities!
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    The Institute for Applied Ecology
    http://www.appliedeco.org
    Conserving native ecosystems through restoration, research, and education.
  • Booth: Come learn about plant conservation, research, and education in Willamette Valley ecosystems!
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    the Spring Creek Project
    http://springcreek.oregonstate.edu/
    Connects scientists, philosophers and writers to find new ways to understand and re-imagine our relation to the natural world.
  • Booth: Spring Creek Project program/event information.
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    University Motor Pool
    http://motorpool.oregonstate.edu
    The University's Motor Pool provides short term and long term vehicle rentals to meet the diverse transportation needs of faculty, staff and qualified student organizations.
  • Booth: The University Motor Pool will highlight what it is doing to reduce the carbon foot print of University travel. Come see our emphasis on sustainable vehicles with a hybrid and all-electric vehicle display.
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    Vegetarian/Vegan information
    http://N/A
    To give an alternative to the customary meat based diets so popular with college students. Showing the environmental, health and compassionate changes that are made from this diet choice.
  • Booth: vegetarian and vegan lifestyle choices. Hopefully bringing Vegetarians/Vegans at OSU together to form a club.
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