Center for Energy and Environmental Education
Displaying 51 - 100 of 494 in reverse chronological order
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| 51 | Couple competes to produce minimal waste in documentary Northern Iowan 108:51, p.2 |
"The Clean Bin Project", a documentary, was shown at the CEEE. The film showed the efforts of two roommates to cut down on waste. Washing Ziploc bags for reuse and making their own toothpaste helped reduce waste. | |
| 52 | UNI to host farm to school conference Public Relations News Release 2011:255, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will host a farm to school conference. | |
| 53 | Grants help UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education promote sustainability Public Relations News Release 2011:208, p.1 |
UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education received three grants totaling $80,000. | |
| 54 | UNI to sponsor cost-cutting competition in schools Public Relations News Release 2011:195, p.1 |
The Fabulous Resources for Energy Education and the Center for Energy and Environmental Education will implement Iowa Schools Biggest Energy loser challenge. | |
| 55 | Fairbank residents earn local dollars by filling out energy use survey Public Relations News Release 2011:181, p.1 |
The program Get Energized Iowa is working with local towns Fairbank, Dike, and Hudson to fill out surveys explaining their energy uses. | |
| 56 | UNI to show film on vanishing bees Public Relations News Release 2011:115, p.1 |
UNI will show "The Vanishing of the Bees" a film on honeybees and how scientist are trying to explain their sudden drop in population. | |
| 57 | UNI to host annual harvest dinner Public Relations News Release 2011:110, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education along with the Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership will host its annual harvest dinner. | |
| 58 | Cool neighbors learn about CFU rebates, choose action steps Public Relations News Release 2011:100, p.1 |
Residents of Cedar Falls are working with Cedar Falls Utility to make homes more efficient. | |
| 59 | Iowa farmers receive energy demonstrating grants Public Relations News Release 2011:1, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will be working with the National Center for Appropriate Technology to facilitate the grant given to farmers who are demonstrating energy efficiency on their farms. | |
| 60 | Leader workshops offered for greener holidays Public Relations News Release 2011:10, p.1 |
Classes will be offered to explore a greener holiday and learning to "Reclaim Your Holidays." | |
| 61 | No-till Field Day scheduled for June 28 near Decorah Public Relations News Release 2010:370, p.1 |
A field day will be held outside of Decorah to encourage farmers to switch to No-till and show them the advantages of it from an experienced farmer. | |
| 62 | Energy efficiency, renewable energy grants available for small Iowa farming operations Public Relations News Release 2010:349, p.1 |
Farmers with small farms are encourage to apply for grants to help educate them on renewable energy and how it can affect their farms. | |
| 63 | Alliant Energy awards UNI grant to increase K through 12 energy education. Public Relations News Release 2010:298, p.1 |
An Alliant Energy Bright Ideas grant will allow the University of Northern Iowa to continue its energy education outreach in Iowa K through 12 schools. | |
| 64 | UNI to celebrate Earth Week Public Relations News Release 2010:284, p.1 |
Earth Week is a campus-wide event that aims to involve the campus community in environmental action and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. UNI's Earth Week activities listed. | |
| 65 | UNI to offer sustainability course Public Relations News Release 2010:277, p.1 |
The course will begin with a survey of the environmental status of the planet, including climate change, ocean acidification, ecosystem degradation, and water quality and quantity. | |
| 66 | UNI to offer waste reduction graduate-credit workshops. Public Relations News Release 2010:274, p.1 |
The workshop is entitled, "Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked 'R," it will be held near Dubuque as a two part course in June and November. | |
| 67 | Green Iowa AmeriCorps nationally recognized for innovation Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.22 |
Campus center lauded as one of fifty-two strong programs; assists in energy conservation; photo. | |
| 68 | Serving Iowa's sustainability needs Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.16 |
Several centers on the UNI campus focus on innovation, consultation, and reducing waste; photo. | |
| 69 | UNI film series promotes healthy and sustainable living Public Relations News Release 2010:250, p.1 |
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. | |
| 70 | CEEE sponsors sustainability film series Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1 |
"Fresh" is a film, highlighting the impact of the food industry on society. The film show both positive and negative aspects on the environment and health of the economy. | |
| 71 | CEEE recruiting for project, hosting networking event. Public Relations News Release 2010:223, p.1 |
The CEEE is implementing a new urban- agriculture project and is recruiting potential growers. The CEEE will also host a networking event for local food growers and buyers interested in making connections with one another. | |
| 72 | UNI to show 'Fresh' as part of new Sustainability Film Series. Public Relations News Release 2010:219, p.1 |
"Fresh" focuses on how the food industry has been transformed into an industrial model, that if not carefully regulated can increase the likelihood of food contamination and environmental pollution. | |
| 73 | Buy fresh, but local looks to spread local bounty with new members. Public Relations News Release 2010:216, p.1 |
Membership includes the use of marketing tools to help local food growers and processors sell to local consumers, restaurants, grocery stores and institutions. | |
| 74 | Solar wind turbine contributes to UNI's sustainability efforts Northern Iowan 107:28, p.1 |
Construction has been completed on a wind turbine located near the UNI Industrial Technology Center. Three solar panels were also added. Within a year over 22,000 kilowatts of solar and wind energy will be produced.; photo. | |
| 75 | UNI's "reclaim your holidays" initiative works to add green to your winter. Public Relations News Release 2010:153, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education has started the "Reclaim Your Holidays: Practical Ways to Create Meaning" imitative, which offers several easy tips for Iowans to reduce their carbon footprints during the holiday season. | |
| 76 | UNI's "Reclaim Your Holidays" initiative offers tips on holiday shopping Public Relations News Release 2010:142, p.1 |
Susan Salterberg, program manager at the CEEE, says that buying used gifts is very rewarding not only for the environment but for your checkbook as well. "Iowans love the sheer practicality of saving 80 percent on a product." | |
| 77 | Practical tips to help you reclaim--and green--your holidays Public Relations News Release 2010:137, p.1 |
Participants will explore ways to minimize stress during the holidays by practicing self-care and creating holidays where they live according to their values. | |
| 78 | UNI program educates teachers about flood prevention Public Relations News Release 2010:134, p.1 |
The program "Rain, Runoff, and Rivers: Understanding Watersheds," will include weekend workshops. "A watershed is a land that water flows across or under on its way to a stream, river, or lake. | |
| 79 | UI to hold annual Food & Farm Partnership dinner Public Relations News Release 2010:132, p.1 |
"The evening will be a great chance to reconnect with friends and learn about some of the exciting local food projects going on in our area," said Andrea Rissing, program assistant at the CEEE. | |
| 80 | UNI CEEE teaches ways to 'reclaim the holidays' Northern Iowan 107:20, p.4 |
Center for Energy and Environmental Education has created a green project to help relieve the stress of the holidays. The focus is on the meaning of Christmas rather than the busyness and buying; photo. | |
| 81 | 'Living Downstream' to show at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:123, p.1 |
"Living Downstream" is based on the acclaimed book by ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D. "Our environment is playing a bigger role in the story of cancer than previously assumed," said Steingraber. | |
| 82 | UNI program will focus on reclaiming the holidays Public Relations News Release 2010:115, p.1 |
The holiday initiative will work with Iowans in areas such as clearing clutter, environmentally friendly gift ideas, buying locally, controlling holiday finances and reducing stress. The hope is that the holidays will be more enjoyable. | |
| 83 | UNI to host a public discussion on energy efficiency and conservation Public Relations News Release 2010:107, p.1 |
The Office of Sustainability and the Center for Energy and Environmental Education will host the public discussion "Driving Demand for Energy Efficiency - the Kansas Take Charge Challenge." | |
| 84 | FREE Program to aid teachers Northern Iowan 107:15, p.1 |
CEEE has developed a program entitled Fabulous Resources for Energy Education. This group allows K-12 and student groups to borrow resources to teach about alternative energy resources. | |
| 85 | Reclaim your Holidays Series to be held at Iowa City Public Library Public Relations News Release 2010:92, p.1 |
Iowans will discover how to create more meaningful winter holidays at a series of free sessions held at the Iowa City Public Library. Participants will reflect on the holidays to more clearly understand their priorities. | |
| 86 | Alternative futures of Iowa agriculture to be discussed at UNI event Public Relations News Release 2010:89, p.1 |
Joan Nassauer, professor of natural resources and environment at the University of Michigan, will present "Alternative Futures for Iowa Agriculture." Nassauer will discuss water quality, wildlife habitat, and the health and future of rural communities. | |
| 87 | John de Graaf to discuss the politics of happiness at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:86, p.1 |
Internationally known author of "Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic" John de Graaf, will speak at the Center for Energy & Environmental Education Auditorium. John de Graaf's lecture, will focus on how happiness is not directly linked to wealth. | |
| 88 | UNI enhances energy education outreach through material loan programs and professional development Public Relations News Release 2010:77, p.1 |
Many Iowa schools do not have budgets for energy related materials such as photovoltaic cells, hydrogen fuel cells, or Kill-a-Watt meters. The CEEE is working in collaboration with the OEI to provide these and other programs to Iowa's educators. | |
| 89 | UNI to host Family Weekend Public Relations News Release 2010:74, p.1 |
On October 2, various programs, academic colleges, and departments will host activities, open houses, and special tours for students and their families. The Family Feast Tailgate will be held at the plaza outside Maucker Union. | |
| 90 | Solar & Energy Efficiency Tour to be held Oct. 3 Public Relations News Release 2010:62, p.1 |
Solar hot water systems, photovoltaics (solar electric), ground source heat pumps, weatherization, energy efficiency, and green building in homes and businesses are featured in the Cedar Valley Solar & Energy Efficiency Tour. | |
| 91 | UNI hosts 'Power of the Purse IV: Choices' on Sept. 28; Registration deadline is Sept. 21 Public Relations News Release 2010:44, p.1 |
Joyce Morrow, director of student financial aid, will present the keynote address, "What Happened to the Public in Public University?" during the luncheon program. The seminar will open with welcome remarks from Pat Allen. | |
| 92 | UNI sponsoring solar energy system summit Northern Iowan 107:3, p.1 |
Installers of solar energy systems can participate in a training session to be held at Grinnell College. CEEE is a co-sponsor | |
| 93 | Iowa School Energy Challenge begins in Iowa secondary schools Public Relations News Release 2010:26, p.1 |
The Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE) is seeking schools to participate in this year's Iowa School Energy Challenge. The program engages students in grades 7 through 12 in practical hands-on strategies to reduce energy consumption. | |
| 94 | Registration open for small renewable energy system installers' summit Public Relations News Release 2010:22, p.1 |
Installers of small wind, photovoltaics and solar hot water systems will gather Sept. 24. Participants will learn about renewable energy opportunities in Iowa and discuss licensing and training opportunities. | |
| 95 | Three more Iowa schools to receive NIFFP support for farm-to-school lunch programs Public Relations News Release 2010:16, p.1 |
A recent grant from the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture has allowed NIFFP staff to begin work with food service directors at Dike-New Hartford, Sumner, and Waverly-Shell Rock schools. | |
| 96 | UNI CEEE selects six for solar instructor training program; DOE-funded program addresses barriers to renewable energy technology dissemination Public Relations News Release 2009:488, p.1 |
"This training will provide Iowa with more instructors who are needed to help build the solar industry in the state by developing a workforce with the skills required in a growing solar industry," said Jeff Beneke. | |
| 97 | 2010 guide to locally grown meats, fruits, vegetables now available Public Relations News Release 2009:483, p.1 |
The 2010 Buy Fresh Buy Local Food Guide is now available from Northern Iowa Food & Farm Partnership (NIFFP) at the University of Norther Iowa Center for Energy & Environmental Education. | |
| 98 | UNI to hold 'Be Your Own Boss: Youth Entrepreneur Camp' for fifth and sixth graders Public Relations News Release 2009:480, p.1 |
"Students will learn the process of business evaluation and creation which will benefit them now and in the future," said Katherine Cota-Uyar, associate director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. | |
| 99 | Green Iowa AmeriCorps to hold Weatherization Workshop in Hudson on June 12 Public Relations News Release 2009:474, p.1 |
Participants will learn energy-saving techniques for homes. Activities will include identifying areas of air infiltration, caulking and sealing windows and doors, applying weather strips, installing low-flow fixtures, and energy-efficient CFLs and more. | |
| 100 | Green Iowa AmeriCorps to offer a weatherization workshop for homeowners on May 29 Public Relations News Release 2009:463, p.1 |
During the workshop, participants will learn energy-saving techniques to make their homes more resistant to weather. Activities will include identifying areas of air infiltration, caulking and sealing windows and doors, applying weather strip, and more. |