Monmouth University
Celebrates Earth Week
April 21 | 6:15 p.m.

Deal Lake Commission virtual workshop with Endowed Professor in Marine Science Jason Adolf.
**Earth Day: April 22**
April 22 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Rutgers EcoComplex | Bordentown, NJ

Society of American Military Engineers program featuring presentation by UCI Associate Director Tom Herrington. (Tickets required)
April 22 | 1 p.m.
Edison Science Building Lobby

Featuring student poster presentations highlighting the results of applied research, independent study, and thesis projects.
April 22 | 5 p.m.

A special Monmouth University Center for the Arts Adult Education Series Earth Day virtual lecture taught by Prof. Heide Estes. (Registration required)
April 22 | 6 p.m.
Monmouth U. Pollak Theatre

Free screening of the documentary film "Drift" followed by ert discussion of issues introduced in the film. (Registration required)
April 23 | 12 p.m.
Virginia A. Cory Community Garden

An afternoon of local art, activities, music and more at 24 Beechwood Ave. (between Brookwillow and Pinewod avenues) in West Long Branch
April 24 | 11 a.m.
Seven Presidents Park Beach
Love Blue Monmouth Chapter April Beach Cleanup

Visit the club's Instagram @lovebluemonmouth this week for further event details.
UCI News & Updates

Community Project Funding, secured by Rep. Pallone and Sen. Booker, was included in $1.5 trillion government appropriations bill signed into law in March.

Episode of the American Shoreline Podcast Network’s “The Capitol Beach” kicked off five-part series on landmark legislation.

Organization is dedicated to protecting oceans through community outreach and beach cleanups.

UCI granted special accreditation for summer event co-hosted by Portugal and Kenya.

Featuring presentations by Univ. of South Carolina Assistant Professor Monica Barra, Center for the Blue Economy Sr Fellow Juliano Calil, and NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Assistant Director Sharmini Pitter.

Webinar with California Ocean Protection Council Exec. Director Mark Gold, Pew Charitable Trusts Ocean Conservation Program Principal Assoc. Sebastian Nicholls, and NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center Director Lauren Wenzel.

Document offers a snapshot of accomplishments and collaborations throughout the year.
Regional Interest

Registration and preliminary agenda containing session topics now available for virtual event.
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MISSION: The Urban Coast Institute's mission is to serve Monmouth University and the public as a forum for research, education and collaboration in the development and implementation of science-based policies and programs that support stewardship of healthy, productive and resilient coastal ecosystems and communities.

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