Summer is here, and while we're taking a little break from activism and policy stuff, we'll be doing fun things to get to know each other a little better :) Look out for camping, hiking and social events throughout the summer. Peace!
WOOHOO, OVER 500 GROUPS TAKING PART IN THE CAMPUS CLIMATE CHALLENGE! Check out the blogs for specific event information.
Movies
An Inconvenient Truth,
11th Hour,
Who Killed the Electric Car,
The Future of Food,
The Corporation,
King Corn,
The Day After Tomorrow,
FernGully,
WallE,
Erin Brockvich,
And more on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Environmental_films
About me: We aim to make UNLV an environmental leader, while partaking in larger state and national policy and events. We strive to educate our campus and ignite a curiosity for solutions. We also really enjoy spending time outdoors in awesome places around the valley and hanging out with our club friends.
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who shares a passion for protecting our natural resources.
Sierra Student Coalition at UNLV's Friend Space (Top 15)
Happy some Vegas interists are my friends. I have been a Vegas resident for 17 years and hope I am interisted enough in community events. Your friends are mine. They are all invited to request friendship with me.
The 2nd LAS VEGAS PEACE FESTIVAL is on October 4th at The Box Office in the Arts district of Las Vegas. I hope to see everyone there, HOW DO YOU CREATE PEACE.......?
http://www. awma. org/ACE2008/ Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching! 2008 Student Paper/Poster Contest Submit your abstract online before it's too late! Submission deadline is April 4, 2008. A&WMA's student paper and poster contest will be held during the Annual Conference on June 24, 2008 in Portland, OR. All participants must submit an abstract and a technical paper, and register for the conference. Cash awards have increased by $4,500 since 2007!
A&WMA Student Paper/Poster Contest Call for Papers
The student paper and poster contest will be held at the end of the academic year on June 24, 2008 in Oregon Convention Center, Portland Oregon. In order to participate as a poster presenter, you must submit an abstract and a technical paper, and register for the conference. Prizes will be awarded in each of three student categories – Doctoral, Masters, and Undergraduate levels. Awards range from $900 up to $4,100 at the Doctoral level; $600 up to $2600 at the Masters level, and $400 up to $1,800 at the Undergraduate level. Students are encouraged to submit papers/posters that address any subjects related to air and waste issues. These topics will be considered and judged equally for • Technical quality • Relevance and significance to current environmental issues related to air and waste • Lack of commercialism
Please consult with your local A&WMA chapter or the official A&WMA Web site at www. awma. org/ACE2008 for additional details on the Student Program and registration information.
ABSTRACT
Abstracts may be submitted by filling out the abstract submittal form on our online abstract submittal system, Oasis. The link will be located at http://www. awma. org/ACE2008 and you can submit your abstract online.
