UNLV is the place to be on April 22 as the university celebrates Earth Day and welcomes the beautiful Southern Nevada spring weather with a full day of community focused and family friendly events. 

The popular Festival of Communities and Powwow for the Planet return, and Rebel Preview is back with a campuswide open house for prospective students and their families. The student-led Recyclin’ Rebels will also host a free community recycling event outside the Thomas & Mack Center. 

Festival of Communities

Noon to 3 p.m. on Academic Mall (outside the UNLV Student Union)

A UNLV and community tradition, Festival of Communities is back. Hosted by the university’s Student Involvement & Activities group, the festival will feature cultural performances by students, free activities for kids, and cultural food sold by UNLV student organizations.

The tradition dates back to 1987, when a small number of international and multicultural student groups set up booths to sell cultural food to raise funds and to promote cultural awareness. Over time, the event has grown to include dozens of booths, performances, and thousands of annual visitors to a community-wide celebration of the rich cultural traditions and diversity of UNLV, Las Vegas, and the world. (Additional event details)

Powwow for the Planet

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Chemistry Building Lawn (near the Barrick Museum) 

The Powwow for the Planet is hosted by UNLV’s Native American Student Association and Native American Alumni Association and will feature live entertainment and a host of craft and food vendors. The event is free and open to the public. (Additional event details)

Rebel Preview

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on UNLV's campus

This event for prospective students and their families will offer insight into fields of study and student life. Participants will talk with faculty, students, and alumni; tour our beautiful campus and facilities; participate in engaging sessions; and explore career opportunities. To learn more or to register, visit Rebel Preview on the UNLV Admissions website. 

Recyclin’ Rebels Community Recycling Event

9 a.m. to Noon at Thomas & Mack Center parking lot

UNLV’s Recyclin’ Rebels and community partners will host a recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the university’s Thomas & Mack Center. The event is free and open to the public and will provide an opportunity for the community to drop off traditional recycling items as well as electronic waste, paint, and paper files.
 
Students in the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality planned the recycling day as part of a culminating undergraduate course on events management. Additional event partners include UNLV Rebel Recycling, MGM Resorts International, Blind Center of Nevada, Units Moving and Portable Storage, and Global Paint for Charity. (Additional event details)

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