Sustainability

Displaying 1 - 47 of 47 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Go green with campus cleanup Northern Iowan 119:17, p.1	10/24/2022	The Recycling & Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) is hosting a campus cleanup event. Students are encouraged to sign help to help with the cleanup ending with a visit to Chad's Pizza; photo.
2	Uprising hosts secondhand clothing sale Northern Iowan 118:52, p.1	04/25/2022	Uprising Magazine hosts a secondhand clothing sale in the wake of fast fashion; photos.
3	Panther Plot pauses, possible return Northern Iowan 117:54, p.1	04/29/2021	The Panther Plot, a student-run garden at UNI, is being discontinued due to its inability to become self-sufficient. The garden was a place for students to grow fruits, vegetables and other plants. With help from the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), work is being done towards restructuring the operations of the garden in hopes of one day reopening; photos.
4	Help the climate crisis by voting Northern Iowan 115:14, p.3	10/11/2018	In the author's opinion, UNI students can help the climate crisis by voting, being critical of their own actions, and urging UNI to institute more sustainable practices; photos.
5	Campaign urges students to "refill" Northern Iowan 114:19, p.2	10/30/2017	Several groups on campus are banding together to host the Refill Not Landfill event. In an effort to encourage students to use refillable water bottles, they will be handing out free water bottles in various locations around campus.
6	Peabody award winner comes to UNI Northern Iowan 114:11, p.2	10/02/2017	Peabody award winner, Majora Carter, will be giving a talk on environmental issues, the green economy, and economic development in low-status communities. This talk is a part of the Provost's Sustainability Lecture Series; photo.
7	Caucus for climate Northern Iowan 112:32, p.3	02/01/2016	Ruggiero believes climate change is the most important issue going into the caucuses, and discusses examples of clean energy in Iowa.
8	UNI steps up recycling Northern Iowan 112:8, p.2	09/24/2015	The Physical Plant is working to maintain UNI's "Green College" title by altering its recycling process to include universal recycling bins.
9	NextGen Climate Iowa taps into sustainability trend Northern Iowan 112:5, p.3	09/14/2015	Feeney writes a letter to the editor about growing support for sustainability and NextGen Climate Iowa's clean energy plan.
10	UNI Harvest Festival gives back to community Northern Iowan 112:2, p.5	08/31/2015	UNI held its third annual Harvest Festival, where students and faculty ate food and celebrated the work put into the Panther Plot garden; photo.
11	UNI to host second regional sustainability conference Public Relations News Release 2014:191, p.1	02/26/2015	The conference will take place on March 12, in Maucker Union. This conference focuses on actions needed to envision a sustainable world. The event is free and open to the public.
12	Pedaling rented rides Northern Iowan 111:20, p.2	11/06/2014	The UNI Office of Sustainability and the Norther Iowa student government are proposing the idea of a bike rental system on campus.
13	UNI ranks in top five affordable, eco-friendly colleges Public Relations News Release 2014:98, p.1	10/28/2014	UNI was recently recognized as the No. 3 school on the list of "50 Great Affordable Eco-friendly Colleges". Colleges that are on the list all have distinctive structures or lifestyle characteristics on sustainability.
14	Remember to 'bee' considerate of honeybees Northern Iowan 110:50, p.4	04/14/2014	The author expresses the importance of honeybees to our lives. The survival of the human race is related to the existence of the honeybee thanks to their pollination of most crops and plants.
15	UNI to host panel discussion on food myths Public Relations News Release 2013:199, p.1	03/10/2014	UNI's Reaching for Higher Ground committee will present the panel discussion "Paper or Plastic & Other Food Myths". The panel will discuss food myths as well as how to be more sustainable. The event is free and open to the public.
16	UNI to host lecture on alternative energy Public Relations News Release 2013:187, p.1	02/24/2014	UNI will host a lecture on low-energy nuclear reactions in the Center for Energy and Environmental Education Auditorium. A representative from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be providing information on this new technology.
17	UNIBusiness student organizations unite for local, global causes Public Relations News Release 2013:186, p.1	02/20/2014	Student organizations in the College of Business are working together to make positive changes locally and globally. Students will be planting trees in Cedar Falls as well as raising money for International Medical Corps.
18	UNI to host filmmaker and co-founder of FoodCorps Public Relations News Release 2013:172, p.1	02/11/2014	Curt Ellis, award-winning documentary filmmaker, will be speaking at UNI about his nonprofit to help prevent childhood obesity. There will be a showing of his film "King Korn" with a discussion to follow.
19	The greatest show on turf: Ethanol is not the fuel for a sustainable future Northern Iowan 110:23, p.3	11/15/2013	Says that ethanol made from corn is a temporary solution for a long-term issue. It is actually more expensive in the long run.
20	Scavenger hunt will go green Northern Iowan 110:22, p.5	11/12/2013	There will be a scavenger hunt hosted by the Recycling and Reuse of Technology Center in honor of America Recycles Day. Students can register for the scavenger hunt online for the chance to win prizes.
21	Food waste reduction workshop scheduled for Oct. 30 Public Relations News Release 2013:94, p.1	10/16/2013	The Iowa Waste Reduction center will be hosting a workshop to help educate people on ways to eliminate food waste from entering the landfill. There will be several speakers from the Iowa Waste Exchange as well as representatives from local businesses.
22	UNI named a finalist for 2013 Presidential Community Service Honor Roll Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.4	10/01/2013	Cited for volunteer efforts; UNI students volunteered 730,000 hours; named to honor roll five times and two times as a finalist; photo.
23	Art created from trash will be subject of UNI lecture Public Relations News Release 2013:73, p.1	09/30/2013	Rod Library will feature the exhibit, "Reverse: The Art of Project A.W.A.R.E.". This features sculptures made out of more then 1,500 pounds of trash. UNI has partnered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to bring this exhibit to campus.
24	National Science Foundation awards UNI $750,000 grant for Arctic research Public Relations News Release 2013:58, p.1	09/18/2013	The National Science Foundation awarded UNI a $750,000 grant for the "RCN-SEES: Artic-FROST: Arctic Frontiers of Sustainability: Resources, Societies, Environments and Development in the Changing North". It will focus on sustainability in the Arctic.
25	Sabin Hall renovation another milestone in UNI sustainability Public Relations News Release 2013:15, p.1	08/13/2013	The renovations to Sabin Hall have been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold status. UNI has worked very hard to progress towards being a sustainable campus.
26	UNI's Panthers pick up to give new life to old stuff May 8-10 Public Relations News Release 2012:294, p.1	05/03/2013	During the fifth annual Panther Pick Up, St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill Industries International Inc. and The Salvation Army trucks will accept clothing, dishes, furniture, carpet and other useable household items.
27	UNI featured in The Princeton Review's "guide to 322 Green Colleges' Public Relations News Release 2012:287, p.1	04/23/2013	UNI was named on of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada by the Princeton Review. UNI received the highest score among any Iowa college or university.
28	Earth Week campus events planned Northern Iowan 109:49, p.6	04/16/2013	There are various activities planed for Earth Week. Some of these include yoga, bike rides, and a campus cleanup project. This is a great way to educated students on the importance of a more sustainable world.
29	Environmental activist Majora Carter to speak at UNI's first regional sustainability conference Public Relations News Release 2012:252, p.1	03/29/2013	Majora Carter, an environmental activist, will be speaking at UNI's first ever Sustainability Conference. Carter has a long list of awards and honorary degrees.
30	Going green is nothing new Northern Iowan 109:44, p.5	03/29/2013	The author says the green movement is not a recent concept. There are many ways to help the movement. Reduce, reuse, and recycle should be everyone's motto.
31	UNI named one of 14 finalists to presidential honor roll Public Relations News Release 2012:224, p.1	03/04/2013	UNI has been named one of the top 14 colleges and universities by the Community Service Honor Roll. This is the fifth year UNI has made the honor roll and the second year it have been named as a finalist.
32	UNIBusiness student organizations unite for local, global causes Public Relations News Release 2012:208, p.1	02/21/2013	Student organizations in the College of Business are uniting to help out the Legend Golf Course in Parkersburg, Iowa. The golf course was damaged by a tornado in 2008.
33	UNI to host first regional sustainability conference Public Relations News Release 2012:206, p.1	02/20/2013	UNI will host the first regional sustainability conference in April. The two-day conference will focus on actions needed to envision a sustainable world. There will be keynote speakers as well as a variety of breakout sessions on various topics.
34	DNI explores composting options to reduce food waste Northern Iowan 109:27, p.1	12/07/2012	UNI considering composting options for dining centers on campus. Fresh Beginnings program works with Department of Residence to form plan for composting and recycling options. Input from residential dining and UNI students; photo.
35	Enterprising Enactus students snag $1,500 grant to complete a project Northern Iowan 109:24, p.6	11/16/2012	Students find new ways to increase lunch revenue, successful marketing strategies, rewards program software, social media growth, increase applicant quality and raise apparel revenue in the store.
36	No Shave saves water Northern Iowan 109:21, p.7	11/06/2012	Student Nature Society at UNI combines 'No Shave November' with water conservation pledges. Students can purchase a moustache bracelet and pledge to save water during the month of November.
37	UNI to host TOMS shoe-decorating event Public Relations News Release 2012:114, p.1	10/22/2012	Residence Hall Association hosting event for decorating pair of TOMS shoes and give back a pair of shoes to a child in need through the TOMS shoe company. Event is part of TOMS community service project for RHA on campus.
38	Student body president, vice president discuss goals for year Northern Iowan 109:12, p.1	10/05/2012	Goals met include registration of two thousand new voters; expansion of Green Initiative on campus; passage of College Readership Program. Final term to focus on approval for two streetlights on campus; improve communication with students; photo
39	Unplug: an introduction to, and challenge in, self-sufficiency Northern Iowan 109:12, p.4	10/05/2012	Discusses the importance, practice, and steps to becoming involved with the self-sufficiency movement. Attitudes range from "going green,living a hippie lifestyle,extreme survivivalism", and "doomsday preparing", photo.
40	Regents Universities participate in sustainability rating system Public Relations News Release 2012:45, p.1	09/14/2012	UNI re-enrolls in the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) program governed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). UNI one of the first schools in nation to achieve gold rating.
41	Academic spotlight, interior design; sustainability and interior design at UNI Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.12	04/01/2011	Classes focus on green design and sustainability; include certification; photo.
42	Serving Iowa's sustainability needs Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.16	04/01/2011	Several centers on the UNI campus focus on innovation, consultation, and reducing waste; photo.
43	STARS, Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System; UNI is one of only nine schools in the U. S. and Canada to achieve a gold STARS rating Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.6	04/01/2011	Rating system allows schools to assess their progress in sustainability; UNI achieved a very high ranking.
44	The truth about sustainability Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.2	04/01/2011	States that sustainability is not just a trend, that green does not equal sustainable, and that sustainable practices can be good investments; Sustainability Coordinator Eric O'Brien cites campus practices.
45	UNI--Purple for Life Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.	04/01/2011	Sandy Stevens lauds the university's efforts in sustainability; photo.
46	UNI film series promotes healthy and sustainable living Public Relations News Release 2010:250, p.1	03/22/2011	Center for Energy and Enviromental Education, Recycling and Reuse Tech Transfer Center, and the Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition hope the film will bring students and community members to discuss issues facing society in regards to the environment.
47	UNI awarded STARS Gold rating for national assessment of sustainability efforts Public Relations News Release 2010:242, p.1	03/15/2011	STARS is the most comprehensive, transparent, and meaningful framework for colleges and universities to gauge relative progress toward sustainability in all sectors of education. STARS offers bronze, silver, gold, and platinum ratings.