Tag: Sustainability
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UWGB is expanding native plantings & seeking suggestions
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The UWGB Grounds Department is partnering with the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity to maintain and expand native planting across campus, as there are numerous benefits, including: providing food and habitat for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife; increasing biodiversity filtering stormwater and improving water quality reducing fertilizer, pesticide, and diesel use freeing up landscaping crews to work…
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Attend a Clean Energy Info Session
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Energize Green Bay (City of Green Bay) is pleased to invite you to a neighborhood clean energy info session to be held in the Alumni Room of the University Union at UW-Green Bay (or online) on March 24th, at 11:40am. We will be talking about the benefits of clean energy, how to save $1000s on…
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Still time to apply for the Phoenix Green Staff Award
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The UW-Green Bay Sustainability Committee encourages ALL staff to apply for the Phoenix Green Staff Award for 2024-25. The program recognizes UW-Green Bay staff who promote environmental sustainability through their personal behaviors at work and participation in sustainability-related initiatives and activities. The award is open to all staff. To apply, simply complete this brief survey.…
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The Phoenix Green Teacher Award is for all instructors committed to sustainability
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The UW-Green Bay Sustainability Committee invites ALL instructors to apply for the Phoenix Green Teacher Award for 2024-25. The program recognizes UW-Green Bay instructors who promote environmental sustainability through teaching, who seek to minimize negative environmental impacts, and who promote sustainability on campus. The award is open to instructors of all fields—not just those in sustainability-focused…
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Do you conduct sustainability research? The Office of Sustainability wants to know!
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The UWGB Sustainability Committee and the UWGB Office of Sustainability are collecting information about faculty and staff who engage in research and creative activity related to sustainability. We will submit this information as part of UWGB’s 2025 STARS report. Your participation is helpful, because UWGB will earn points based on the percentage of faculty who…
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Funds for Sustainability-Related Professional Development, Research, & Teaching
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The Sustainability Professional Development Grant provides up to $1,000 to fund professional development activities directly related to supporting sustainability on campus and/or for projects that lead to the infusion of sustainability into any aspect of teaching, including classes, labs, field work and/or undergraduate independent research/study. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants will be…
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Applications open for the Phoenix Green Staff Award
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The UW-Green Bay Sustainability Committee encourages staff to apply for the Phoenix Green Staff Award for 2024-25. The program recognizes UW-Green Bay staff who promote environmental sustainability through their personal behaviors at work and participation in sustainability-related initiatives and activities. The award is open to all staff. To apply, simply complete this brief survey. Awardees will be…
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Applications open for the Phoenix Green Teacher Award
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The UW-Green Bay Sustainability Committee invites ALL instructors to apply for the Phoenix Green Teacher Award for 2024-25. The program recognizes UW-Green Bay instructors who promote environmental sustainability through teaching, who seek to minimize negative environmental impacts, and who promote sustainability on campus. The award is open to instructors of all fields—not just those in sustainability-focused…
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Deadline Extension: Sustainability Summit
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The deadline for the Universities of Wisconsin Sustainability Summit: The Confluence of Research, Teaching, and Community Partnerships has bee extended to Monday, June 10th. Anticipated notification of proposal acceptance is Friday, July 12th. Sponsored by the Universities of Wisconsin, we invite you to present, share your expertise, and learn from colleagues. Join us September 19-20,…
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Universities of Wisconsin Sustainability Summit: Call for Proposals
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The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP)—host of the Universities of Wisconsin Sustainability Summit: The Confluence of Research, Teaching, and Community Partnerships — welcomes you to join us on September 19-20, 2024. The University’s beautiful campus surrounded by the great Wisconsin River and Schmeeckle Reserve, coupled with our rich history as a leader in sustainability…