Join Villanova for Earth Day activities and keynote events
Join Villanova University from April 21-27 for Earth Day 2025 activities, including lectures, a fair, and art keynotes.
As environmental awareness continues to grow globally, Villanova University is preparing to host its annual Earth Week celebration with an engaging lineup of events. The weeklong program, scheduled for April 21-27, 2025, brings together artists, scholars, and sustainability experts to explore humanity’s relationship with the natural world through various perspectives.
A week of environmental engagement and education
The festivities begin Monday, April 21, at 6 p.m. with a virtual panel examining natural disasters through oral histories. The event, hosted by the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest, will explore diverse topics from hurricanes affecting Los Angeles and Puerto Rico to climate change impacts in the Himalayan region.
Literary arts take center stage on Tuesday as Dr. Lisa Sewell, associate professor of English, presents readings from her new work “Flood Plain.” The collection, which addresses pressing environmental challenges, will be featured at 5 p.m. in the St. Rita’s Hall Community Room.
Interactive events and artistic exploration
The university’s signature Sustainability Fair returns to Connelly Plaza on Wednesday, April 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can explore vendor booths, review student research presentations, and participate in activities organized by the Student Sustainability Committee.
Thursday’s keynote presentation features renowned multidisciplinary artist Rebecca Rutstein, whose work bridges the gap between art and science. Her address, “Art and Advocacy: Creating a Deeper Connection With the Natural World,” will showcase how her collaborations with scientists across various fields have informed her creative process over the past two decades.
The week concludes with an “Earth Day of Service” on Saturday, April 26, offering the Villanova community hands-on opportunities to contribute to local environmental initiatives. For complete event details and registration information, visit the Villanova Sustainability website.
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