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The public is invited to join the Raritan Valley Community College community in an Earth Strike event, Thursday, September 26, from noon-2 p.m. The program will be held in the RVCC courtyard at the College’s Branchburg campus.

The Earth Strike event will feature speakers representing the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, the Sierra Club, and Earth Strike NYC. Presenters will address a range of topics including the Energy Innovation Act (HR763), climate change’s impact on New Jersey, and how people can get involved in the movement for climate justice.

Earth Strike is an international grassroots movement demanding immediate climate action from governments and corporations worldwide. The New York City chapter will hold its climate strike on Friday, September 27, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY. For additional information, visit http://earthstrikenyc.net/

For information about RVCC’s event, contact Dr. Charlie Bondhus, Associate Professor of English, charlie.bondhus@raritanval.edu.

Ranked by BestColleges.com, WalletHub.com, and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a 1,000-seat Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17, 2019

Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383

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