The Student Environmental Center will sponsor a concert today by Robert Hoyt, an environmental singer, in an attempt to get people to become active in environmental issues, center members say.

Hoyt, who sings folk songs about the environment, will perform at the Free Forum area (near the Student Center parking garage) of the SIUC campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

Student Environmental Center members said Hoyt is well-known in the environmental movement. In addition to performing music Hoyt is also an environmental activist. His main point is to encourage people to become active in the environmental scene, Holly Harris, a center member, said.

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Harris said Hoyt attempts to convey a message with his music. She said Hoyt, in addition to singing about protecting the environment, deals with the beauty of natural places in his songs.

Hoyt performed off-campus in an Earth Day Celebration in April 1995. Center members said Hoyt is one of their favorites.

We’re really glad he chose to stop by, Cathleen Tracy, a member of the center said. He’s an inspiring musician. I feel more enthused about trying to change things (after hearing him perform).

The center will have an informational table set up at the performance in an attempt to educate spectators on environmental issues, center members said.

The concert is being sponsored by the Student Environmental Center and is co-sponsored by the Student Programming Council.