2024 Sustainability Week Schedule of Events
Celebrate KU Medical Center's sustainability initiatives during Sustainability Week, starting with Earth Day on Monday, April 22. Dig in the Dirt Day on Tuesday, April 23 and we will close the week with the Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 26.
Jayhawk Break
8:30- 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 16
Murphy Lobby
Boost your mood and overall well-being by putting down the screens and stepping away from inboxes to plant flowers and herbs in our campus garden tower containers. This event sprouted from conversations at the recent KU Medical Center Wellbeing Conference, and a growing body of evidence shows the beneficial, therapeutic effects of gardening and being around plants, while enjoying fresh air and sunshine. Come, take advantage of this enriching opportunity to nurture your physical and mental health by socializing with colleagues and enjoying the natural environment.
Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations, hygiene products, or new/gently used kitchenware items to support the KU Medical Center Thrive Food Pantry. Donations can be made in the weeks of April 22– May 3. Bin Locations: HEB Ground Floor Lobby, HEB 1st Floor Lobby, and Murphy Lobby.
Community Conversation
Noon-1 p.m., Monday, April 22
School of Nursing B018 and virtual
Register to attend virtually or in person
Lunch served to first 25 registered attendees.
Join us for a presentation and discussion about:
- Compost Collective KC
- Speaker: Daniel Heryer, Owner/Farmer, Compost Collective KC
Dig in the Dirt Day
Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, April 23
Hemenway Shade Structure
Boost your mood and overall well-being by putting down the screens and stepping away from inboxes to plant flowers and herbs in our campus garden towers. This event sprouted from conversations at the recent KU Medical Center Well-being Conference, and a growing body of evidence shows the beneficial, therapeutic effects of gardening and being around plants, while enjoying fresh air and sunshine. Come take advantage of this enriching opportunity to nurture your physical and mental health by socializing with colleagues and enjoying the natural environment.
Arbor Day Celebration
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, April 26
Murphy Courtyard (inclement weather location will be SON Atrium)
In celebration of Arbor Day, our landscaping team also will host their annual Arbor Day tree planting and give away tree saplings.
Interested in starting to compost? There will be a demonstration on how to do just that.
Attendees are encouraged to bring housewares and food donations to support the KU Medical Center Thrive Food Pantry. Donations can be made in the weeks of April 22– May 3. Bin Locations: HEB Ground Floor Lobby, HEB 1st Floor Lobby, and Murphy Lobby.
Learn more about sustainability at KU Medical Center.