Earth Day Celebration 2002
The 2002 Earth Day Celebration on April 22 began with a little
uncertainty weather-wise and preparations were made to move the
more than 30 exhibits inside. However, as the sky cleared, student
volunteers mobilized to set up exhibits in front of the Niswonger
Commons, beside Haynes Hall and in the lawn between McCormick
Hall and the commons.
About 250 students from Chuckey and Doak elementary schools attended
the Earth Day activities, which included an educational program
by the Knoxville Zoo about endangered species.
Students from a variety of Tusculum classes participated, setting
up educational booths, reading environmental-related books to
the elementary students, and leading environment-related games.
The Earth Day Celebration was sponsored by Tusculum's Service-Learning
Center, the Service Leader Scholars, Campus Life, and the Earth
Club. Barbie Ricker, a Service Leader Scholar, served as student
coordinator of the event in addition to the Service-Learning Center
staff.
