The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, located in DePauw’s Nature Park, became the first building in the state of Indiana to receive a Gold certification for LEED (Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design) this month. The institute, which opened early this year, was designed as a home for discussion and symposia on ethical issues that need addressed.
Read more in DePauw News.
For the first time, 4 DePauw Residence Halls (Mason, Lucy, Bishop Roberts, and Longden) were pitted against each other to see who could use the least amount of electrical energy and water in April 2008. Administrators and Environmental Club officers hope to expand this project to a semester-length for next year.
Mason Hall was the winner, and collectively, they saved 24,100 kwh of electricity ($1205) and 212,651 gallons of water when compared to the records of that month in 2007. There were also several letters to the editor sent in to The DePauw to encourage participation. Great job guys!
Read an editorial from The DePauw (4/8), as well as a news announcement on the efforts!.