Join us for Earth Fest
A Week of Appreciation and Care for Our Common Home
Albertus Magnus College is a proud member of the Laudato Si' Action Platform, an international effort inspired by the teachings of Pope Francis to seek a more sustainable and just world. From April 22-28, 2025, our Laudato Si' Action Team and other campus groups will organize events around caring for the earth and our communities. This year will feature outdoor service opportunities, a poetry reading, and a sharing of culinary delicacies from faculty and staff.
Tuesday, April 22, 3pm: Earth Day Tree Planting (outside of Aquinas Hall). We continue our tradition of planting trees to celebrate Earth Day. Interested in helping to plant? Contact Edward at edunar@albertus.edu.
Wednesday, April 23, 2-2:45pm: Community Garden Cleanup (Community Garden). During Experiential Learning Day, help prepare the Albertus Community Garden for spring plantings. Contact Sr. Cathy at cbuchanan@albertus.edu for more information.
Thursday, April 24, 12:30-1:30pm: Breakwater Poetry Reading (Contemplative Garden). Rain location: McNamara Room, Rosary Hall). Enjoy nature poetry read by members of Breakwater.
Monday, April 28:
11:30am-1pm: Sustainability Fair (Dining Hall). Join us during lunch for information about living green at Albertus and the chance to win sustainable prizes!
4:30-5:30pm: Sustainable Small Plates (BCR). Faculty and staff will serve bite-sized foods that show their heritage, home cooking skills, and commitment to sustainability. Together, we will reflect on the various ways in which food connects to both sustainability and our personal stories. Co-sponsored by the Mission Earth Pathway. RSVP here.
Earth Fest Challenge: Second Chance Boxes
I.T. is currently upgrading many computers on campus. This means that there are going to be about 150 empty computer boxes that we need to find uses for. Better to reuse than toss away!
Perhaps you want to claim boxes to prepare for summer moving, create an inventive art project, or fashion a portable bulletin board for a poster presentation. The possibilities are endless!
Our goal is to find uses for all of the boxes by Commencement. Claim your boxes here.