By Emma Stone
Louisiana Tech University’s Sci-Tec showed its “love for the boot” by offering everybody a chance to plant begonias on Tech’s campus.
Earlier this week, Tech’s Building and Grounds placed 1,600 begonias on the flowerbeds in the quad. Spades and garden gloves were given to all those that joined to help plant.
Free T-shirts featuring the design for “Love the Boot” week colored the participants in bright green as they worked together.
Dr. Lindsey Keith-Vincent, associate dean for research, outreach and innovation and director of Sci-Tec at Louisiana Tech, planned the event and spoke about the positive turnout.
“We were thrilled with the number and variety of faculty, staff and administrators from across campus from Buildings and Grounds and many colleges that opted to be a part of the event,” said Vincent.
Starting as a Keep Louisiana Beautiful Initiative of Lt. Gov. Bill Nungesser’s office, “Love the Boot Week” celebrates keeping Louisiana’s environment clean.
Sydney Mashaw, a Tech student, participated and commented on how important it is to keep the Earth healthy.
“I’m happy I came to plant flowers, because it’s Earth Week,” said Mashaw. “It’s important to appreciate the Earth we live on and learn sustainable practices.”
Participants worked swiftly to help unload the flowers and place them accordingly across the flower beds.
Erika Jones, administrative coordinator and student success specialist at Sci-Tech, noted the sense of community at the event.
“No matter where you are from, faculty and students come together to build community for Love the Boot,” said Jones.
With Building and Grounds supplying and making sure the event ran smoothly, they helped participants with picking the correct spots and digging the holes correctly.
“We also gained a greater appreciation for the hard work our Building and Grounds team puts in daily to keep Louisiana Tech the beautiful and iconic campus it is,” said Vincent.
