Sustainability News 15Apr26

This Week in Earth Month

April is Earth Month at NC State. Celebrate sustainability with the Wolfpack during this month-long emphasis on the planet. With more than 50 sustainability-related events remaining, there is something for everyone.

Wednesday, April 15

Bingo for Feed the Pack Pantry, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Circular Economy of the Textiles and Pulp and Paper Industries, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

A Multisensory Journey Through Nature, Movement and Sound, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 16

Forest Bathing: A Guided Journey Into Nature’s Wisdom, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Inside the 2026 Lab Energy Challenge, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

Geospatial Forum: Global Data for Local Action, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 17

Relics: Raleigh in 20 Years, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Agroecology Farm Volunteer Workday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Rare Books of Natural History, Opening Reception, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Reading the Natural World: Histories of Science on the Page, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 18

GGC Adventure Series: Lake Raleigh Paddle, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga at Lake Raleigh, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Creative Minds Market, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Student Art Sale, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 19

Forest Bathing: A Guided Journey Into Nature’s Wisdom, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Monday, April 20

Earth Day Every Day! ES 100 Student Projects, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Sustainability Stroll, 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.

The Art and Science of Plant Care, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21

Sustainability Showcase, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Celebration of Sustainability, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Climate and Sustainability Academy EduJam, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Stories Told by Breath: Native American Voices in North Carolina, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The House of Ideas: Plants in Art Exhibition, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Through Our Eyes, In Our Hands: Prioritizing Indigenous Knowledge in Museums, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Faculty and Staff Walking Club, 11:30 a.m.

Jobs, Internships and Fellowships

Project Proposals Open

Have a sustainability project that could benefit from student interns? Submit a project proposal for next academic year’s Campus As A Classroom program. Submit by June 1

RCC National Environment Leadership Fellowship Program, apply by April 17

Social Innovation Fellows Program, apply by April 30

Engaged Scholars Initiative 2026-2027 Cohort, apply by May 22

CEFS Career Pathways Internships and Apprenticeships

Environmental Program Consultant, State of North Carolina DEQ

Climate and Resilience Program Manager, Town of Carrboro

Sustainability Manager, City of Raleigh

Horticultural Specialist, NC State University

Energy Engineer III, NC State University

Opportunities and Competitions

2026 Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award, apply by April 21

Future Business Sustainability Leaders Program, apply by April 24

2026 State Energy Conference, April 28-29

NC State Envisioning Research Contest, submit by April 29

NC State Parking Action Plan: Your Input is Needed, submit by April 30

2027 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, submit by May 1

Appalachian Energy Summit Student Poster Competition, submit by May 15

Become a Certified Bike Safety Leader, apply by May 21

2027 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, apply by June 3

Ocean Exchange Awards, submit by August 7

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