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Exploring the Intersection Between Storytelling and Science: From the Office of Sustainability to the Milwaukee Water Commons
By Chandler Wells In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, particularly how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the …
3 Must-See Indoor Green Spaces at UW–Madison
Indoor green spaces play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff on college campuses by reducing stress and anxiety and promoting a sense of calm and connection. Indoor …
2024 Bucky’s Award for Conservation and Sustainability Goes to Food Recovery Network
With a plethora of dining halls, badger markets, restaurants, and catered events, surplus food is a common occurrence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. However, rather than reaching food-insecure students, this excess often finds its way …
15 Ways Students Can Get Involved with UW–Madison’s New Sustainability Goals
In February 2024, Chancellor Mnookin announced a groundbreaking commitment to sustainability. Mnookin laid out five goals across fields of sustainability that will guide UW–Madison over the next two decades: achieve net-zero emissions by 2048, create …
Embracing the Career Squiggle: From Environmental Sciences at UW–Madison to Environmental Specialist at Alliant Energy
In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former students about their experience at the Office of Sustainability (OS), particularly how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following entry, …
In Case You Missed It: Amplifying Queer Voices in Agriculture
Redefining Farming Through Inclusion and Resilience On March 14, 2024, the Office of Sustainability’s Social Sustainability Coalition hosted “Rooted in Inclusion: Queer Narratives in Farming,” which aimed to amplify the voices of those traditionally excluded …
14 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
In Wisconsin, the effects of climate change have already become apparent. Over the last several years the state has been challenged by the warmest and wettest decade on record, early and toxic algae blooms in …