On December 8, 2024, the ASEZ Open House event was held in Cambridge, MA, U.S. The event aimed to introduce ASEZ’s activities to the local community and explore opportunities for further collaboration. ASEZ university students invited faculty members from their respective universities, city council members from their local areas, and various community leaders to attend the event.
The Cambridge area, where the event took place, is home to prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and MIT. It is a hub of vibrant student-driven activities, including cultural and artistic events, student group operations, community engagement, and volunteer work, fostering an atmosphere where students take the lead in driving social change. The ASEZ Open House provided an opportunity for ASEZ members from universities in the Boston area to come together and establish a foundation for ongoing environmental and volunteer initiatives.
During the event, ASEZ members introduced various ongoing campaigns related to the environment, society, and education. Key projects such as “Reduce Crime Together’and“ASEZ Blue Carbon” were showcased through panel exhibitions. Attendees also participated in a hands-on recycling activity, learning how to correctly sort recyclable and non-recyclable waste. This experience allowed participants to gain practical knowledge on adopting sustainable lifestyles and applying them in their daily lives.
Harvard University Professor John Spengler shared his thoughts on the event, saying, “Personally, I needed something hopeful, which is why I attended. Learning about ASEZ through this event gave me great inspiration. Seeing a new generation eager to bring change—just as our generation did in the ’60s and ’70s—was truly heartwarming.”
ASEZ member Anaiah Bre Thomas said, “I am currently studying at Harvard University and taking courses related to sustainability. I gained a lot of new knowledge that I can incorporate into ASEZ’s activities. I hope to use this knowledge to organize even more diverse initiatives in this area in the future.” Meanwhile, Quinnten Silveira-Charbonnier, an ASEZ member who served as an event staff member, said, “I believe this event marks the beginning of many more ASEZ activities. In the future, I hope to expand ASEZ’s activities by establishing clubs at all universities in the Boston area.”
The event served as a platform for faculty members, city council members, and community leaders from various backgrounds to come together, gain a deeper understanding of ASEZ’s activities, and discuss solutions to local challenges. It also provided an opportunity to explore practical ways for ASEZ to contribute to the community and generate new ideas for ongoing collaboration. With this event as a starting point, ASEZ is expected to expand its activities in the Cambridge area even further.
