epilogue_1970_pg71 (1).jpg

Campus Flashback: Earth Day 1970

UNLV Rebels raised awareness for environmental issues with a teach-in 50 years ago. Today, there are still lessons from the movement.

Students camped outside UNLV's student union building as part of the first Earth Day event in 1970. (Epilogue yearbook/UNLV Special Collections and Archives)

You Might Also Like

blurred image of red banner with trees in background
UNLV History | April 17, 2025

For this column from UNLV Magazine, Nevada journalist John L. Smith seeks context from someone, he says, "who has done everything for UNLV but paint it."

black and white photo of Herbert Derfelt
UNLV History | April 2, 2025

UNLV’s origin story traces back to one vote by one man, Herb Derfelt. And his legacy continues through generations of family members who followed in his educator footsteps.