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History
Feb 2001: With the encouragement of the Residential Leadership Program at VT and Michael J. Stacy Blackwell, The Organization For Applied Environmental Awareness was founded by Virginia Tech students Joel T. Nilsen and John T. Krallman. It has replaced an organization formerly known as Eco-cycle, which was successful at initiating the recycling program at Virginia Tech. A mission statement as well as particular goals for the organization were created and the AEA established its relationship with the VT YMCA.
April 2001: The AEA hosted its first Prototype Environmental Science and Technology Fair in Squires Student Center in accordance with Earth Week.
August 2001: The Organization For Applied Environmental Awareness opened for general membership.
September 2001: New projects were established including; an environmental art show, and the G M Simmons Award of Distinction for Environmental Research (to be awarded at the Regional HS Science Fair). Also, the AEA Web Site is completed.
February 2002: The AEA began a trash cleanup program which cares for the wooded area behind the tennis courts on Washington Street and Lane Stadium.
April - May 2002: The first AEA Environmental Art Show is Hosted in Squires Student Center and at the Blacksburg Branch Public Library. Top prizes went to Lichao Dong, Ryan Scott Mays, Barbara Jean Rose, Katie McNamee, Steven Bolling, and Samuel J. Newmark.
April- May 2004: AEA hosts the Earth Day Art show in the Williamsburg room of Squires Student Center. Hundreds came to view the exhibit of environmentally-focused artwork from local artists and Virginia Tech students. Mish-Mish and the Matrix Gallery sponsor first, second, and third place prizes and Barnes and Noble donate door prizes.
Fall Semester 2004: AEA conducts a weekly student-run recycling program in Burruss Hall. In the Tekoa Fall Event, volunteers participate in different activities with the Tekoa at-risk youth, such as nature hikes and pumpkin carving. Also, this semester initiated the beginning of the Enviro-Education project with after-school children at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School to promote future environmental stewardship.
Questions or comments about the website? Email Jim Young
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