Join in the on-campus fun and take part in events that fund scholarships, raise awareness and support student ideas happening year-round!
Sustainability events
Earth Days
Eco Exchange Bins
Apr. 1-30
Eco Exchange Bins will be located outside CoLab (OCB 100), MTC 2 near elevators, CLB 2 near elevator, and SC Bookstore.
Blue Jeans Go Green
Recycle your worn denim! Follow signs on campus.
Household Goods
Donate your small housewares, kitchen items, and décor, to help students outfit their first living space. Items will be used for Thrift and Thrive, a free student event Sep. 16.
You can also donate clothing, school or craft supplies, and other small items to be sorted and sent to local non-profits including the Student Basic Needs Center, GEB 153.
Personal Shredding
It’s tax time! Load your personal papers into a secure shredding bin on campus to be shredded and recycled in collaboration with the JCCC Warehouse.
Repair Fair
Wed. Apr. 29
Free Car Inspection and Maintenance Demo
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Clock West lot
Take 10-15 minutes to drive-up for a FREE fluid and tire pressure check with an automotive tech student. They will top off your wiper fluid, put air in your tires, if needed, and show you how to do these things yourself. Free tire pressure gauges available.
Free Clothing Repair
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | COM Atrium
Sewists will be on campus to patch holes, replace buttons, fix busted seams, or replace a zipper you provide. Bring up to two pieces of clean clothing. *Sewists are not responsible for damages and may refuse any repair.
Epicenter
JCCC Epicenter 2026: The Future Isn’t Lost: Science-Based Hope in an Age of Climate Change
April 23, 2026 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Explore action-oriented climate solutions for the Kansas City region! Epicenter is a free, annual conference geared for high school juniors/seniors and college undergrads looking to learn the latest in sustainability trends.
Harvest Days 2026
More information to come for fall events.