Cincinnati State “Earth Jam 2023” is April 20

All members of the College community are invited to Cincinnati State’s 23rd Annual Environmental Earth Jam, on Thursday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ATLC Courtyard outside the Overlook Cafe.

In case of rain, activities will move to the ATLC First Floor.

Earth Jam at CState is held in conjunction with the national Earth Day celebration on Apr. 22.

Environmental Engineering Technology faculty, industry representatives, and student Environmental Club members will provide displays and conduct hands-on activities that focus on local environmental issues and solutions.

Some of the participating industry partners include:

  • Citizens Climate Lobby
  • Fernald Preserve
  • Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District
  • Greater Cincinnati Water Works
  • Hamilton County Conservation District
  • Hamilton County R3Sources
  • Mill Creek Alliance
  • ORSANCO-FORE
  • Rumpke Waste & Recycling

The celebration also includes music by “That One Party Band Lite,” games, prizes, and lots of fun!

Visitors to Earth Jam who are wearing this year’s Cincinnati State Earth Day t-shirt will receive a free plant from the Environmental Club’s booth. The Horticulture Club will be selling plants also. 

  • Shirts are $15, and are available from Environmental Club members, from faculty members Ann Gunkel and Ann Fallon (contact info below), or you can buy a shirt at Earth Jam.  
  • Cash or checks made out to “Cincinnati State Environmental Club” are gladly accepted, with proceeds used to fund future Environmental Club activities.

Questions about Earth Jam? Contact Dr. Ann Gunkel (ann.gunkel@cincinnatistate.edu) or Professor Ann Fallon (ann.fallon@cincinnatistate.edu).

Faculty members are encouraged to bring your students to Earth Jam. If you’d like an assignment that students can complete during the event, contact Ann Gunkel or Ann Fallon.