Newman University is hosting its fourth annual Earth Week April 21-25 as part of its seven-year Laudato Si’ commitment.
In November 2021, Newman University joined the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities cohort in support of a Laudato Si’ action platform to be developed and implemented on campus. The platform committee was formed in response to Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” which outlines the challenges that Earth and all its inhabitants face, and how sustainability plays an integral part in our future.
Read on to find the full schedule of Earth Week events for 2025.
Monday, April 21
Easter Monday Nature Walk
- End your Easter Monday with a 4:30 p.m. nature walk to kick off Earth Week. Meet outside Mabee Dining Center and explore the natural beauty of campus before heading to dinner with your fellow Jets.
Tuesday, April 22 – Earth Day
Painting pots for plants
- Get creative and eco-friendly by painting pots to house your plants from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Fugate Student Center. This event is sponsored by Student Life & Multicultural Engagement.
Free tire pressure checks
- Keep your ride efficient and eco-conscious with free tire pressure checks offered by friendly faces on campus from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Beata parking lot.
Refresh raised garden beds
- Help refresh and prepare the raised garden bed between Sacred Heart Hall and the Mabee Dining Center for spring planting. All are welcome to dig in from 5-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23
Campus recycling drop-off
- Bring your old paint, electronics and other recyclables to designated campus locations to help reduce landfill waste. Various sites throughout campus will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mission lunch & climate policy presentation
- At noon, bring your lunch to enjoy in the Alumni Center while learning about Wichita’s proposed climate policy presented by Liz Ortega, senior environmental specialist for the city of Wichita. Dessert will be provided.
Thursday, April 24
Earth Day dessert special
- Indulge in a special Earth Day-themed dessert served during regular lunch hours in the Mabee Dining Center, courtesy of Great Western Dining staff.
Sacred Heart Hall beautification project
- Pitch in from 2-3 p.m. to beautify the Sacred Heart Hall area with landscaping and light cleanup. Crews will meet at the front of Sacred Heart Hall.
Campus cleanup with the Ecology Club
- Join the Ecology Club from 2:30-4 p.m. for a campus cleanup event focused on restoring green spaces. Crews will meet at the Marian Grotto near Sacred Heart Hall.
Friday, April 25
Mass: “Alleluia for the New Creation”
- Celebrate faith and the beauty of creation at this Earth Week Mass at noon in St. John’s Chapel.
Campus cleanup with Staff Assembly and faculty
- Close out Earth Week by giving back — volunteer alongside staff and faculty for a final campus-wide cleanup at 3:30 p.m. Crews will meet outside the Clementine Security Building.
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