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Book Swap Spot

Have some books laying around that could use a new home? Bring your donations to the on the catwalk just outside the library doors. Also join us at Pages on the Lawn on April 21st on the campus center lawn to find a new book to read or take home! 

On View: March 28, 2026 - March 2027

Location: University Hall Atrium

Organization: University Hall Gallery &

Internationally renowned artist installed her artwork Matters of Consequence in the atrium of University Hall, with participation and programming produced by 91视频 students.

Matters of Consequence was inspired by a 15th-century painting of a “studiolo,” a private space for study and reflection. This artwork becomes a platform for conversation, workshops, and exchanging materials and ideas, a public place for practicing climate-conscious behavior. It also serves as a pedestal to honor the work of student groups at 91视频 who are creating their own social systems through art practices, sustainability, mutual aid, food access, health, and fitness. The installation supports reflection on the impact of individual consumption and invites visitors into shared storytelling, “deep hanging out,” and survival strategies drawn from lived experience. 

Throughout the exhibition period, students, alumni, and faculty are invited to to use the space and earn funding for creative, community-centered events.

For more information, please email us at UHGallery@umb.edu.

When: Thursday April 20, Tour Leaves at 1:00 PM, RSVP requested for tour

Location: Upper Quad/Plaza Campus Center (Rain Location TBD)

Organization: Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability  

• Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff
• Farfalle Pasta
• Simply Roasted Carrots
• Roasted Cauliflower

• Wild Rice & Potato Hash Bowl

• Jackfruit Carnitas
• Tex-Mex Vegetable Tacos
• Cumin Herb Potatoes

• Herbed Baked Salmon (Red’s Best)
• Steamed Broccoli (Harvesting Good, Auburn, MA)
• Glazed Tofu (Heiwa Soy Beanery, Rockport, ME)
• Roasted Fingerling Potatoes (Maple Wood Farm, Bridgewater, ME)

• Twin Grains & Roasted Vegetable Bowl featuring local farms

• Cajun Turkey Breast
• Okra & Greens
• Cajun Sweet Potatoes (Sweetwater Farms)
• Crispy Cabbage (Sweetwater Farms)

When: Thursday, April 23 from 1 PM - 3 PM

Location: ISC Atrium

Contact: Alyssa Goncalves 

When: Thursday, April 23 from 4 PM - 6 PM

Location: ISC, 3rd Floor, Room 3300

Organization: Urban Planning and Community Development Department

Trained in architecture and planning, guest speaker Dr. Ann Forsyth focuses on physical planning and urban development’s social
aspects. Her research aims to make sustainable and
healthy cities, adapting to an aging population.

When: Guided nature trips Friday, April 24 at 10:00 AM or take pictures on your own. Contact Elizabeth Boyle to RSVP for meeting times 

Location: ISC - 1st floor atrium

Organizations: School for Environment and Biology

The City Nature challenge is an annual participatory science event held in cities globally. The challenge is to document taxa in nature by taking photographs and recording sounds of wildlife you encounter during the period from April 24th to April 27th and upload these to a free app called inaturalist.  Anyone can participate by downloading the app or creating an account on the website .  You just need to take pictures or record wildlife and upload them to the app. Local experts will verify the identification of the wildlife. Wildlife can include - wild plants, insects, fungus, birds, mammals, marine invertebrates, and fish. For more information:   

When: Tuesday, April 14 from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Ballroom C, Campus Center, 91视频. Virtual: Register for the Zoom webinar

Organization:  

Indigenous Peoples have been on the frontlines of addressing climate change. While state commitments continue to fall short, Indigenous Peoples’ rights have become a critical frontier of protection for endangered ecosystems and biodiversity, not only through the protection of traditional ecological knowledge and practices, but also as a legal strategy to stop ecological destruction from large-scale extractive development. In recent years, however, states and corporations have increasingly advocated for “smart technologies” and “AI for good” as a climate solution, despite AI systems’ demand for staggering amounts of energy, water, and mineral resources. This talk traces how the global rise of AI has sparked a new “arms race” to access and control critical minerals, expand fossil fuel development, and increase investments in nuclear energy – while labeling any resistance as a threat to state interests and national security. This talk will explore the ways that Indigenous movements have resisted authoritarianism, the new threats to Indigenous Peoples and civil society, and how histories of resistance to colonial power structures can be instructive for the development of new strategies and solutions to combat the rise of technofascism. 

Register  to Attend in Person - bit.ly/YazzieUMB

Register for Zoom Webinar  - bit.ly/YazzieOnline  

When: Friday, April 17, 2025 

Location: Campus Center 1st Floor Terrance

Organization: University Health Services

University Health Services and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are partnering once again to bring free skin cancer screenings to campus! Open to students, faculty, and staff, this event offers a convenient opportunity to receive a skin check from board-certified dermatologists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Early detection plays a key role in preventing and treating skin cancer, and a quick screening can help identify changes in your skin that may need follow-up care.

In addition to screenings, the event will feature a small sun safety and wellness fair with campus and local partners sharing information, resources, and giveaways focused on skin health, sun protection, and early detection. 

91视频 is proud to be recognized as a Skin Smart Campus by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, and events like this support the university’s commitment to promoting health and well-being across the campus community.

Stop by to learn more about protecting your skin, connect with health resources, and take a simple step toward prevention this spring.

When: Saturday, April 18 from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM, RSVP Required

Location: Meet at UMB Campus Center

Organization: Student Leadership & Community Engagement

This is a great way to meet students and learn about our vibrant Dorchester community! We hope to see you there.

When: Tuesday, April 21 from 10 AM - 12 PM

Location:  ISC 3300

Organization: Sustainable Solutions Lab (SSL)

This exciting new series exploring TD, led by Dr. Rosalyn Negrón, Professor of Anthropology at 91视频. Transdisciplinary (TD) Research is a problem-centered approach that integrates disciplinary expertise with the knowledge of societal partners (e.g., community residents, practitioners, policymakers) to address complex real-world challenges.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Audience: faculty and graduate student researchers across all disciplines and fields

4/21 from 10 am - 12 pm | ISC 3300: Basics of TD Research: Key Principles and Practices 

5/20 from 1 - 3 pm | ISC 3300: TD Principles and Practices: Applications for Team and Independent Scholarship.

When: Tuesday, April 21, 10:30 AM- 1:30 PM (Stop by any time). Rain Dayte May 6 from 11-2

Location: Campus Center Lawn (the one with Harbor Views!)

Organization: Healey Library & Health Services 

Browse our collection of donated books—take one to keep, leave one to share! Bring a blanket, enjoy your lunch, and unwind with a great read while soaking up the spring sunshine. Whether you're looking to escape into a new story or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, this is the perfect way to slow down and embrace the joy of reading outdoors. Plus, what better way to celebrate Earth Day than by spending time outside with a book? 

When: Tuesday, April 21 from 2 PM - 4 PM

Location: Campus Center 3540

Organization: Urban Planning and Community Development Department & Harvard Graduate School of Design  

Metropolitan Scale: Territorial Fragmentation and Geographies of Capital in the Valley of Mexico Metropolitan Area

Contact: Elizabeth L Sweet for more information. 

When: Tuesday, April 21 6PM- 8:30PM

Location: , 934 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

Organizations: School for Environment 

Contact: Emily.Zlevor001@umb.edu  

Science Cafes are relaxed, conversation-style evenings bringing together scientists, researchers, artists, communicators, and practitioners to explore environmental topics in a way that’s engaging and easy to connect with. For this Earth week science cafe special, we will hear from 3 distinguished speakers about how storytelling transforms environmental science into meaningful, accessible narratives. We hope to see you there!

When:  Wed. April 25, 8 a.m.–10:30 a.m. (by appointment), Sustainable Commuting info at Activities Fair continues to 5 PM!

Where: Campus Center, 1st Floor (facing the Quad)

Join Transportation Services for a free bike tune-up event during Earth Week! 

In partnership with A Better City TMA and NEMO Bike Repair, professional mechanics will get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. 

Each session is 15 minutes. 

When: Wednesday, April 22 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Do you want to have an interactive activity/table instead or in addition to a poster, we have spaces available for clubs, non-profits, research institutes etc. Contact Janna Cohen-Rosenthal, Sustainability & Resiliency Planner janna.cohenrosenthal@umb.edu to discuss. 

Pop Up Market

- Boston's First Zero Waste Store, Founded by 91视频 Alumna, Maria Vasco

Activity Partners:

• Bug Club: Observe through microscopes
• Dining Services: Sharing their local food purchasing and green practices story
• Healey Library: Book Share- Browse our collection of donated books—take one to keep, leave one to share!
• Makerspace: Create a 3D printed item with reused materials
• MassPIRG- Flower Power: Creating seed bombs 
• Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability: Play the Garbage to Garden Game and learn about our campus projects- such as the current goal to build a campus community garden. 
• OSCLE- Leadership Foundations: Sustainable Fashion activity, learning to repair and reuse clothes
• Public Health Student Group-How does public health education connect to the environment?
• Recreation: Start healthy habits and keep active on campus
• School for the Environment: Sharing student research and educational opportunities
• Stone Living Lab: Start a climate change conversation
• Sustainability Club- Waste Reduction Activities
• Transportation Services: Get a bike repair (RSVP below) and learn about sustainable commuting options
• University Health Center: Stay Skin Smart- DIY UV Bead Bracelets Station,  Resource Table, Sunscreen Distribution
• U-Access: Refill and Reduce-Go to  the U-Access office 2nd floor from 2pm-5pm with empty bottles for hand soap, laundry detergent, and dish soap
• Venture Development Center: How can you become a Sustainable Entrepreneur? 

When: Thursday, April 23 from 12 AM - 1 PM
Location:
Who: MassBays and Urban Harbors Institute

More info TBD