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 …
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Where are they now? Eliza Lindley interviews Ally Magnin
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 …
UW–Madison earns second Silver rating in campus sustainability assessment
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has completed its second comprehensive sustainability report through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS), which is administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). …
Resilience Spotlight: Class-led workshop brings together students and experts to discuss sustainable transportation
Students in Associate Professor Carey McAndrews’ “Climate Action Planning: Sustainable Transportation” class held a workshop that brought together experts to discuss the future of transportation infrastructure on campus and in the City of Madison. The …
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 …
From Copenhagen to Madison: The Progress of Sustainability
This marks a new series of newsletter articles penned by our own Office of Sustainability interns. Our first article is by Carolyn Hamburg, who is a rising senior studying political science and environmental studies with …
Careful Campus Planning Means Safe, Sustainable Commuting
Tens of thousands of people converge on UW-Madison every day. Some live in dorms or apartments on campus; others navigate the narrow geography of the isthmus from nearby neighborhoods; and still others travel upwards of …
5 Ways to Have A Greener Winter
As the temperature becomes brisk and snow begins to appear on the weather forecasts, there’s plenty of simple ways to sustainably prepare for the change in season, from putting on a sweater to bringing out …
UniverCity Year extends to Dane County
UniverCity is now seeking faculty and staff interested in partnering on projects in economic development, affordable housing, county service use, and water quality.
UniverCity: Monona partnership
The UniverCity Alliance brings together students, faculty and research centers from across the UW–Madison campus to provide communities with resources to help develop solutions for urban growth and development issues.