Category: People

Earth Week 2021 gathers students, partners to celebrate sustainability in all forms

The Office of Sustainability, in partnership with over 18 student orgs, departments, and campus offices, will host its fourth annual Earth Week events from April 18-23, 2021. The events are free and open to all students, faculty, and staff. Earth Week is an opportunity to celebrate the resiliency of people and the planet, explore fascinating …

Social Sustainability Coalition highlights Black leaders in environmentalism

During Black History Month, Social Sustainability Coalition members created a social media campaign to highlight prominent Black leaders in the field of environmentalism and sustainability. These leaders and their contributions were featured on the Office of Sustainability’s Instagram account each business day. This campaign was designed to recenter the historical and present-day contributions of Black …

Where Are They Now? Hannah Kasun interviews Elisa Guerrero

In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, and in particular how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following entry, Hannah Kasun relates her conversation with Elisa Guerrero. Elisa Guerrero was a student intern with the UW–Madison Office of …

Resilience Spotlight: La Follette Faculty and Students Conduct Living Lab Cost-Benefit Analysis of 100% Renewable Energy Options

This hands-on, real-world research will inform the Office of Sustainability about available options for improving campus sustainability and resilience.

Resilience Spotlights: Expanded Public-Private Partnership Sets Course to Improve Conditions and Usability of Dane County Lakes

Yahara CLEAN Compact members promote a culture of sustainability in recognition of how our natural environment contributes to the region’s economic vitality, recreational offerings, and local quality of life.

Where Are They Now? Will Awve interviews Nolan Billstrom

In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, and in particular how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following entry, Will Awve relates his conversation with Nolan Billstrom. Nolan Billstrom knew that sustainability would play an important role in …

Where Are They Now? Hannah Franzblau interviews Jeremy Sanford

In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, and in particular how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following entry, Hannah Franzblau relates her conversation with Jeremy Sanford. Jeremy Sanford is a former Office of Sustainability (OS) intern and …

Where Are They Now? Savannah Holt interviews Meg DiPoto

In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, and in particular how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following entry, Savannah Holt relates her conversation with Meg DiPoto. Meg DiPoto knows that “it’s extremely important for people in all …

UW–Madison recognized as Green College & Cool School

UW–Madison has been included in The Princeton Review Green Colleges and the Sierra Club’s Cool Schools, which are resources used by prospective students who are interested in finding schools with exemplary commitments to the environment and sustainability. This is the first time that UW–Madison has been featured in either resource, a testament to its sustainability …

Where Are They Now? Cassie Sanford interviews Gillian McBride

In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, and in particular how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following entry, Cassie Sanford relates her conversation with Gillian McBride. Gillian McBride graduated with an Honors in Liberal Arts Degree in …