by Jill Sakai University of Wisconsin–Madison junior Colin Higgins has been selected as a 2014 Udall Scholar.
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Cell Phone Recycling
Have you upgraded to the latest technology and have no use for your old phone? You can drop off your old, broken, or dead cell phones and chargers at the following locations: 1) The front …
First Sustainability Lunch HOUR draws variety of student sustainability researchers
Sustainable electricity production, local food vending and carbonated beverages were the sustainability research topics students presented to an audience of more than 25 students, faculty and staff at the first-ever Sustainability Lunch HOUR (Highlight of …
Designing Cities of the Future
March 7, 2014 | by Jill Sakai The Office of Sustainability and Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies are re-envisioning the cities of the future in a proposal being developed for the National Science Foundation’s Sustainability …
ASM Green Fund applications available to students
University of Wisconsin-Madison student organizations may now apply to receive funding for sustainability-related projects on campus from the newly created Associated Students of Madison Sustainability Committee Green Fund for Fall 2014.
Proposed Rec Sports Master Plan
The UW–Madison Division of Recreational Sports has proposed a new Master Plan to renovate and upgrade recreational athletic facilities and fields on campus, including the Southeast Recreational Facility, the Natatorium, the Near East Field, and …
Campus challenged to use less energy, recycle more
Though we haven’t yet shaken the chill of winter, competitions are heating up at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. February and March mark a series of inter- and intracampus challenges to improve the environmental awareness and sustainability of …
Associated Students of Madison approves 2015 Green Fund
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Associated Students of Madison approved a new Green Fund Nov. 14, which will allocate $80,000 from segregated fees for student-led sustainability initiatives on campus.
University Housing increasing emphasis on sustainability
A recent University of Wisconsin-Madison news release highlights the efforts of University Housing to incorporate sustainability into residential life and learning communities.
Kucharik, Turnquist honored for sustainability efforts
Chris Kucharik and Alan Turnquist were honored Nov. 5 for their work toward sustainable change in the Madison community.