Sustainability News and Events

Last wednesday, eight students representing Greek chapters came together at the first Greek sustainability roundtable to discuss the role of the greek chapters in moving our campus towards sustainability. The roundtable will be a hub for incubating new projects, sharing best practices, and connecting interested students from different houses.

At the next roundtable, Tony Robertson, the Assistant Director of Facilities Management, will be answering questions about starting or improving house recycling programs, getting professional energy audits, and purchasing green supplies through the university.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 4th over lunch. Contact  taylorcantril_2011 at depauw.edu for more information.

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!.

After spring break, DePauw campus dining increased use of reusable plates and silverware and introduces composting at the hub. Read more about it in an article in today’s issue of The DePauw.

The theme for this year’s ArtsFest, October 27-November 4, centered around the Environment, coinciding with the University-wide sustainability theme for the 2007-2008 school year. The community bikes that were released to commence the festival are examples not only of art, but of practicality–encouraging students to ride around campus instead of driving.

Read more:

• DePauw News announcement

  

• The DePauw–
  • Community bikes, 9/11
  • Re*Cycling Art Parade, 10/26
  • Faculty reading, 11/2