Events

Click here for a comprehensive list of Earth Day 2013 events at campuses throughout Illinois.

Nuclear conference at University of Chicago

NEIS, Beyond Nuclear and Friends of the Earth invite you to a 2-day Conference at Univ. of Chicago
A Mountain of Waste 70 Years High: Ending the Nuclear Age. December 1-2.

Student/low-income/senior rates available
contact neis@neis.org, (773)342-7650

Bill Mckibben/350.org’s Do The Math Tour

Mark your calendars for the Illinois Student Environmental Coalition’s first meeting from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Respiratory Health Association office - 1440 W. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60607.

This inaugural event will feature networking opportunities with students and sustainability professionals, presentations by professionals from the NRDC, Environment Illinois, and the Environmental Law and Policy Center.  There will be interactive break-out sessions to help you develop, manage, and expand your environmental advocacy efforts. Free lunch! Socializing hour after to keep the conversation going in a less formal setting.

Great Lakes Bioneers Conference

ISEC will be tabling with the Illinois Environmental Council at the Great Lakes Bioneers Conference, November 2-4 at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Past Events

ISEC Fall Conference 2011

The Annual ISEC Fall Conference provided students from across the state with the opportunity to learn essential leadership skills, participate in student-led workshops, and connect with fellow students from across the state.  The conference featured a leadership and organizer training on Saturday in partnership with the IRON Student Network.  Sunday featured a shorter program with 3 student-led workshops and a guest speaker.  The conference was a great place to meet green minded students and exchange ideas and information for future collaborations.

Springfield Conference 2011

The Illinois Student Environmental Coalition once again ventured to Springfield to learn about the legislative process.  We toured the capitol building, watched a session in progress, and met one-on-one with state legislators.  This was a great opportunity to share your voice on the most important environmental issues in our state.
March 30th, 2011
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Optional dinner reception and training on March 29th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

ISEC Fall Conference 2010

Saturday, November 6^th
10:00am – 4:00pm
33 E. Congress
Columbia College
Keynote Speaker:  State Senator Heather Steans
Workshops and Presentations included:

• Green Fees: Steps and Challenges to Implementation
• Loyola University Bike Club workshop and seminar
• Seed Bomb workshop led by Columbia College
• Organizing on Campus: Tools for Making an Impact

Spring Volunteer Day

Eden Place Nature Center
April 10th, 9:00am to 1:00pm

A past ISEC event at Eden Place, an oasis of plant and wildlife in Fuller Park, to help plant new seeds and complete grounds work at the urban garden and learning center.

Work gloves and gardening supplies were provided (but you could bring your own gloves should you have them).  Made sure to dress for the weather and outdoor work.

Foam Free Day

Friday, April 16th

A past ISEC event for a statewide event to learn about the health and environmental impacts of Styrofoam, alternatives to Styrofoam, and how we can appeal to officials to take a strong stance against Styrofoam.

Held at the campus at any one of these schools:

• DePaul University
• Elmhurst College (joined by students of North Central College as well)
• Northwestern University

Lobby Day 2012

Join us for a trip to Springfield where we’ll learn about the legislative process.  We’ll take a tour of the capitol building, watch a session in progress, and meet one-on-one with state legislators.  This is a great opportunity to share your voice on the most important environmental issues in our state.
March 29th, 2012
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Optional dinner reception and training on March 28th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.