University of Wisconsin–Madison
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 Research Network program. Many of our cities currently rely on outdated industrial infrastructure that was designed for a different set …
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. 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 …
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 the Near West Fields. The proposed plan includes several features intended to improve the sustainability of the facilities, including use …
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 college campuses nationwide. RecycleMania and Campus Conservation Nationals use friendly competition and school spirit to rally participants to reduce their …
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. 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 …
A recent University of Wisconsin–Madison news release highlights the efforts of University Housing to incorporate sustainability into residential life and learning communities. A recent University of Wisconsin–Madison news release highlights the efforts of University Housing to incorporate sustainability into residential life and learning communities.
Chris Kucharik and Alan Turnquist were honored Nov. 5 for their work toward sustainable change in the Madison community. Chris Kucharik and Alan Turnquist were honored Nov. 5 for their work toward sustainable change in the Madison community.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Ad Hoc Committee on Fossil Fuel Use and Climate Change is sponsoring two town hall meetings Nov. 4 and 7 to discuss the university’s response to climate change. The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Ad Hoc Committee on Fossil Fuel Use and Climate Change is sponsoring two town hall meetings Nov. 4 and 7 to discuss the …
Competition is a powerful force. This weekend, University of Wisconsin–Madison Athletics and WE CONSERVE hope to leverage that competitive spirit to increase recycling during the Game Day Challenge. Competition is a powerful force. This weekend, University of Wisconsin–Madison Athletics and WE CONSERVE hope to leverage that competitive spirit to increase recycling during the Game Day …
The Office of Sustainability would like to invite the campus community to celebrate Campus Sustainability Day Wednesday, October 23. The Office of Sustainability would like to invite the campus community to celebrate Campus Sustainability Day Wednesday, October 23.