Environmental Association To Host Centenary Kilowatt 5K

SHREVEPORT, La— The Environmental Association of Centenary College will host the Centenary Kilowatt 5K Run and Health Walk Saturday, Aug. 29 beginning at the Centenary Gold Dome.

The 3.1-mile run and Health Walk begins at 8 a.m. and includes a post party with free food and fun for all ages.

Centenary Kilowatt 5K

Race entry forms can be picked up at Sportspectrum in Shreveport or downloaded at http://www.sportspectrumusa.com. The entry fee is $13 by August 22, $15 until August 28 and $20 on race day. All Centenary students pay only $10 with a valid student identification card.

Proceeds from the event will go toward purchasing additional solar panels to be installed on the College campus. This past May, the College installed a 1.51 kilowatt solar array system on the top of the Magale Library that can produce more than 300 kilowatt hours of electricity each month. The system can eventually be expanded to handle up to 11 panels.

For more information on this event or the Centenary Environmental Association, contact Malari Coburn at 318.747.3432 or email.

About Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College is a private, four-year arts and sciences college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Centenary is one of 16 colleges and universities constituting the Associated Colleges of the South and is regularly rated as one of the top colleges in the South. In 2008 Centenary College celebrates 100 years in Shreveport and Bossier City.