University of Wisconsin–Madison
Fifteen years ago, Kate Nelson was hired as the first full-time chief sustainability officer at UW–Milwaukee. At the time, Nelson had few colleagues at other universities with whom to collaborate, plan, and talk through challenges. “It’s changed a ton,” said Nelson, whose continues to serve as the director of sustainability. “I didn’t even know who …
On Friday, September 16, on East Campus Mall, a group of students congregated around a bicycle. One pedaled at full speed while the other held down a blender jar to get the smoothie going. A crowd of friends surrounded them, cheering, and enjoyed smoothie shots shortly after. The blender bike was a main attraction at …
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, Nina Delgadillo relates her conversation with Cordell Murphy. In his current role as an energy advisor with Franklin Energy, Cordell …
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, Kylie Thomasen relates her conversation with Jackie Millonzi. Jackie Millonzi was an intern at the Office of Sustainability (OS) …
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, Nina Delgadillo relates her conversation with Will Awve. Since graduating from UW–Madison in May of 2021, Will Awve has …
In our In Case You Missed It series (also known as ICYMI), students working at the Office of Sustainability offer reflective reports on sustainability-related events and lectures at UW–Madison. The following entry is by Nina Delgadillo. From October 4-11, 2021, UW–Madison students participated in the Swipe Out Hunger campaign by opting into donations each time they …
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, Norma Behrend-Martinez relates her conversation with Hannah Kasun. I hurried to Memorial Union one fall evening, excited to meet …
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, Natalie Tinsen relates her conversation with Sanauz Alaei. Sanauz Alaei ‘20 graduated from UW–Madison in the depths of COVID-19, earning a …
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, Julia Tuttle relates her conversation with Suzie Kazar. Suzanne (Suzie) Kazar interned with the Office of Sustainability from the spring …
In our In Case You Missed It series (also known as ICYMI), student interns from the Office of Sustainability offer reflective reports on sustainability-related events and lectures at UW–Madison. The following entry is by Julia Tuttle. The UW Now Livestream Series brings experts from the UW–Madison community to talk about new and exciting research being …