Hail the Sun

"...not Sunday — Sun Day, May 3 — it's actually a Wednesday," a student explained over the telephone. "It will be a national day reminiscent of Earth Day, dedicated to celebrating and learning about the sun and other alternative energy sources, such as wind and water power, that are inexhaustible and non-polluting."

The student turned out to be Kathleen Dunlay '79 and a member of the Alternative Energy Resources Committee, part of the Environmental Studies Division of the Dartmouth Outing Club. She went on: The committee is a new one, formed especially to organize a five-day program of exhibits, movies, demonstrations, lectures, and discussion groups about renewable energy resources, all happening around Sun Day. In addition to presenting some "how to's," the program will explore basic issues such as the implications of different forms of energy development in terms of our economy and lifestyle, and the biases of our present energy policy.

Many individuals and organizations from the community are also participating in planning the program, said Ms. Dunlay. The committee hopes to involve anybody and everybody who is interested in Sun Day. Alumni who want to contribute their energy, knowledge, and skills (or even their dollars!) are most welcome. In any case, "Sun Week" at Dartmouth will be a program well worth attending, she said. Activity will be peaking on the weekend following May third.