[NTA] To Honor King, Howard, Alphas and Arbor Foundation Plant Memorial Tree, Thur., Aug. 25, 2011

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Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:10:42 -0500
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To Honor King, Howard, Alphas and Arbor Foundation Plant Memorial Tree


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To Honor King, Howard, Alphas and Arbor Foundation Plant Memorial Tree
WASHINGTON (Aug. 18) - To commemorate the unveiling of the Rev. Martin Luther 
King, Jr. Memorial in the nation's capital, Howard University, the Arbor Day 
Foundation and King's fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., will be holding a tree 
planting event from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, on Howard 
University's campus.

The event, "A Tribute to King's Dream: Environmental Justice and 
Environmentalism in the 21st century," is a partnership between the 
fraternity's Alpha Goes Green Initiative, the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree 
Campus USA, and Howard's Office of Sustainability.

Prior to the planting, a program will be held on the importance of 
sustainability and protecting the environment in Blackburn Center. Included on 
the program are Howard President Sidney A. Ribeau and representatives from the 
Alpha Phi Alpha, the Arbor Day Foundation, Toyota Financial Services and 
Howard's Office of Sustainability.

The ceremony will conclude with the planting of a southern magnolia tree on the 
lawn between Carnegie Hall and Howard Place. Native to the southeastern United 
States, the magnolia is a striking evergreen tree with large, dark green leaves 
and fragrant white flowers that typically grow up to 90 feet tall.

The Howard University community and Washington-area residents are invited to 
attend, "We are excited to partner with Alpha Phi Alpha to encourage campus 
chapters to adopt environmentally sustainable practices," said John Rosenow, 
chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Participation in the 
Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program is a great way for these 
chapters to further the important work of planting and caring for campus and 
community trees. The efforts provide environmental and social benefits to this 
and future generations.

Alfonzye Chisholm, director of the Office of Sustainability, said the planting 
is part of the University's effort to become a leader in sustainability among 
educational institutions.

"Howard shares the commitment of Alpha Phi Alpha and The Arbor Day Foundation 
to protect the earth's resources and have positive impact on climate change," 
Chisholm said. "The MLK "Dream Tree" is the first tree planted on campus under 
the Tree Campus USA program and symbolizes our unified commitment to address 
this issue"

The fraternity said their effort is instrumental in keeping King's dream of a 
cleaner and healthier environment alive, especially in disadvantaged 
communities. Starting with Howard's campus, the Alpha Goes Green initiate will 
educate communities on the importance of environmental sustainability through 
simple yet effective green methods.

For further information, please contact the Office of University Communications 
at ouc@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto:ouc@xxxxxxxxxx>.

About Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and 
academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. 
More information about the Alpha Goes Green, visit 
http://green.apa1906.net<http://green.apa1906.net/>.

About Arbor Day Foundation:
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization of more than 
one million members with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and 
celebrate trees. More information on the Foundation, visit 
arborday.org<http://www.arborday.org/>.

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hope of today and reality of tomorrow. - Robert Goddard
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[NTA] To Honor King, Howard, Alphas and Arbor Foundation Plant Memorial Tree, Thur., Aug. 25, 2011

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