Events next week to celebrate Purdue's Green Week

The West Lafayette campus will be celebrating Green Week (Oct. 24-28) with a variety of free events. Event registration information is included when required.

MONDAY (Oct. 24)

Office Supply Swap. Noon-4 p.m., Purdue Armory
* Open to Purdue faculty, staff and students.
* Registration is required only to reserve table space for a large number of donated supplies (register online).
* "Shop" the office items and bring any unwanted items of your own to contribute (e.g., files, folders, pens, tape, pointers, etc.).
* Leftover supplies will be sent to the Purdue University Surplus Store.

TUESDAY (Oct. 25)

Sustainable Indiana 2016: Region 9 Green Light Awards Ceremony and Reception. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Neil Armstrong Hall, Kurz Atrium.
* Open to the public.
* Event will honor local leaders and organizations that have contributed to a green legacy for Indiana.
* Light refreshments served.

WEDNESDAY (Oct. 26)

Alternative Transportation Expo. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., north end of Memorial Mall.
* Open to the public.
* View a variety of alternative transportation modes, such as electric vehicles, bicycles and hybrids.
* Tesla, Zagster, Zipcar, BMW, Segway and other companies will be showcasing their products.

THURSDAY (Oct. 27)

Documentary Film Screening: "Bikes vs. Cars." 6:30-8:30 p.m. Córdova Recreational Sports Center, Boilermaker Room.
* Open to the public.
* Featuring a post-viewing discussion.
* Hosted by the Purdue Cycling Club.
* Light refreshments served.

Final Farmers Market of the season. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., north end of Memorial Mall.
* Open to the public.

FRIDAY (Oct. 28)

Sixth Annual Green Week Tree Planting volunteer opportunity. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Event tent will be located at the southeast corner of the Harrison Street and Martin Jischke Drive roundabout.
* Registration required (by emailing sustainability@purdue.edu), and all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes.
* Volunteers will learn how to properly plant trees from the Physical Facilities Grounds department and then participate in a group planting exercise.
* Lunch will be served at the end of the event.

More information is available on the Green Week webpage, and questions about any of the week's events may be directed to Sarah Vaughn, Physical Facilities Campus Master Planning and Sustainability, at 765-494-2481 or sustainability@purdue.edu.