Because it fell on Earth Day, Catawba College's Awards Convocation on April 22nd turned out to be just a little bit more. It was an opportunity for the campus to gather in the Omwake-Dearborn Chapel for what the Office of the Provost dubbed "Earth Hour." Students, faculty and staff turned off the lights, left their offices and residence halls, and celebrated the achievements of some, while promoting awareness and a commitment to energy efficiency and acknowledging the precious and finite resources of Earth. The event, billed as another Green Pig Initiative, concluded with Green Pig cookies distributed outside the Chapel to all attendees. The Green Pig, introduced to the college community at the beginning of this academic year, is a campaign to promote on-campus conservation and sustainability. Read more »

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VIDEO: Spring 2010 Awards Convocation (Highlights and Presentation of Awards)

Awards Convocation Recognizes Students, Faculty and Staff, Marks Earth Day in Green Pig Kind of Way

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