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Kelsey McCormick

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New Trash and Recycling Bins on Campus

You may have noticed the addition of the new trash and recycling receptacles around campus. These bins were purchased as part of a sustainability initiative to create a uniform look for trash and recycling disposal on campus to reduce confusion and contamination. The results of a pilot program in Youngchild Hall from Term II of the 2017-18 school year informed us that installing these bins reduced the amount of recyclable material in the trash from 26% before the pilot to 7% after the pilot.

Since we will be replacing the many small bins in each building with these larger receptacles it may take some adjustment to find the correct bin locations in each building. Your patience is appreciated as we work to make this change on campus. If you have any questions or would like to make a location suggestion in a specific building or area, please reach out to Kelsey McCormick at kelsey.m.mccormick@lawrence.edu.

Micro-grants available for student sustainability projects

Now Accepting Applications for the Student Sustainability Fund!

The Student Sustainability Fund offers students competitive grants of up to $2,500 for sustainability focused projects that may consist of research, internships, volunteer or service projects, class projects, or student group initiatives. Any Lawrence student that will be enrolled during the term of their proposed project is eligible to apply.

Applications for Term III are due May 11, 2018 but will be considered at any time.

To learn more: http://www.lawrence.edu/info/green_roots/student-sustainability-fund

Questions? Contact Kelsey McCormick. kelsey.m.mccormick@lawrence.edu or 920-832-7404

Lawrence as a Living Laboratory

Do you have ideas on how to make our campus more sustainable?

Grant funding is available for students to submit proposals for sustainability related projects. Micro-grants averaging $2,500 can support research, internships, class projects or student group initiatives. We invite you to help in creating a list of relevant projects for students to consider. The Sustainability Steering Committee will work to raise awareness and seek student support!

Examples of projects include:
-Invasive species removal
-Light bulb/fixture upgrades
-Bottle refill stations
-Public transportation assessment

Learn more here: http://www.lawrence.edu/info/green_roots/student-sustainability-fund

Questions and project ideas can be sent to Kelsey McCormick at kelsey.m.mccormick@lawrence.edu or 920-832-7404

Micro-grants available for student sustainability projects

Now Accepting Applications for the Student Sustainability Fund!

The Student Sustainability Fund offers students competitive grants of up to $2,500 for sustainability focused projects that may consist of research, internships, volunteer or service projects, class projects, or student group initiatives. Any Lawrence student that will be enrolled during the term of their proposed project is eligible to apply.

Applications for Term III are due May 11, 2018 but will be considered at any time.

To learn more: http://www.lawrence.edu/info/green_roots/student-sustainability-fund

Questions? Contact Kelsey McCormick. kelsey.m.mccormick@lawrence.edu or 920-832-7404

Open meeting on capital planning and campus projects

Come learn about capital projects happening on campus!

The Physical Planning Committee invites you to a capital planning and campus project poster walk-through on May 2 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Warch Campus Center Gallery. Please stop by this open meeting to ask questions and become informed on upcoming projects relating to campus housing, facilities and parking. Students, faculty and staff are all invited to attend—please drop by when you are able, there is no formal program.