Our newsletter highlights how sustainability principles and practices are being integrated throughout UNH's curriculum, operations, research, and engagement with local, state, regional, national, and international partners. Each issue we are share interesting "Did You Know?" facts, an easy-to-do "Tip of the Month," an inspiring "Profile in Sustainability" highlighting the work of UNH faculty, staff, and students, a "Calendar of Events," and much more. From our exciting work to the great work of others, if it's related to sustainability at UNH you'll hear about it from us!
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November/December 2008
- The name says it all. UNH's in-development climate action plan is appropriately named "WildCAP" -- as in the entire university community working together to put a "cap" on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with campus activities. Learn how over the course of the next year the university's Energy Task Force will be collaboring with the university community to develop emissions targets, timelines, and strategies that will be part of WildCAP. Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: Supporting students so that they can challenge themselves to engage in areas like diversity, citizenship, academics, and healthy living -- McLaughlin Hall Director Tiffany Rowin takes this mission of UNH Residential Life to heart. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: Don't forget to powerdown over Thanksgiving and winter breaks! Read more...
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September/October 2008
- Eco-what? Dig in to our latest newsletter and savor learning about UNH's ground-breaking new Dual Major in EcoGastronomy for undergraduates -- the first of its kind in higher education in the nation. Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: Talk about being the change you wish to see in the world. Learn how UNH undergraduate Erin Thesing, president of the student group that helps run UNH's annual Student Energy Waste Watch Challenge, turns daily choices into radical change. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: It's all local gourmet food, all day: September 24th is the 4th Annual Local Harvest Feast! Read more...
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Summer 2008
- If “all the world’s a stage,” as Shakespeare once wrote, then what better way to teach the next generation about sustainability than through interactive youth theatre? The UNH Department of Theatre & Dance will be doing just that as it kicks off its 38th summer season of the famous Little Red Wagon tour. Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: Waste not, want not. Learn why environmental engineer, advocate for the planet, and soon-to-be mom Dr. Jenna Jambeck is educating UNH students and the public on how integrated waste management can help make the earth a better place. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: UNH faculty and staff -- don't forget to sign up your office or department for a FREE "Green Your Office" workshop, being offered through July! Read more...
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April/May 2008
- Under the mantra “Local - Sustainable - Fresh,” UNH Hospitality Services (UHS) is revamping the UNH Dairy Bar to feature local foods, a nutritious and delicious menu, and sustainable operations. From local foods to energy efficient appliances to compostable to-go containers, the new Dairy Bar will feature sustainability at its most delicious. Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: Biodiesel buses and compressed natural gas shuttles, a revamped Main Street and - coming soon! - an expanded train and bus intermodal transportation facility: if it's transportation-related at UNH, you can bet Stephen Pesci has been involved. Learn why this self-proclaimed "explorer, citizen and advocate" continues to help transport UNH sustainability to new heights. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: Discover sustainability through our new blog! Read more...
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February/March 2008
- At UNH, our buildings are not just squeaky clean but squeaky “green” clean. Learn how UNH Facilities Housekeeping and UNICCO ensure a healthy learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and building service workers with their respective green cleaning efforts. Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: Powered by the "beauty and hope that blooms from the people around" her, UNH Senior Elizabeth Joseph is involved in everything from the Organic Garden Club to UNH-RENU (Recycling Everything New/ Used). Learn why we find beauty and hope blooming brightest in Liz herself. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: New Year, New Look for the UOS Brochure! Read more...
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November/December 2007
- "Scientific evidence is clear that we must achieve an urgent and unprecedented level of carbon dioxide emission reduction over the next decade to begin to stabilize our climate system," explains Carbon Solutions New England™ Director and UNH climate scientist Cameron Wake. "The goal of CSNE™ is to unite leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to collaborate at an entirely new level to build a low carbon society while sustaining New England’s unique natural and cultural resources." Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: What do history, art, and culture have to do with sustainability, you ask? Good question, we say! Friends, Romans, and countrymen, lend Dr. Stephen Traskoma, Associate Professor of the Classics at UNH, your ears as he enlightens us on why history, art, and culture are just as important to sustainability as clean air and water. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: Challenge Up, then Powerdown! Read more...
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September/October 2007
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Summer 2007
- The third year of the WildCAP discounts program is well underway! This year, Houghton's ACE Hardware will carry ENERGY STAR and ENERGY STAR equivalent compact refrigerators, compact microwaves, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and other energy efficient items at discounted prices. Orders are due by August 24th and will be available for pickup during the first week of school (September 1 - 7). Pickup at Houghton's is easy and convenient. ORDER NOW WITH THE ONLINE ORDER FORM (PDF)! Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: President of the UNH Organic Garden Club today, President of the United States tomorrow! (Mark our words: his future is just beginning to bloom!) Learn why Mac Griffin, a UNH undergraduate and recent recipient of a National Garden Clubs scholarship, is commited to sustainability. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: See you Wednesdays from 11 AM to 2 PM in Murkland Courtyard this July through October at the UNH Organic Garden Club Farm Stand! Read more...
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April/May 2007
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February/March 2007
- The NH Farm to School Program is growing with its "Get Smart Eat Local District 10 Project." Learn why local school food service providers and local farmers - among others - are singing its praises. Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: He's finishing his master's thesis in natural resources. He's leading UNH's Student Energy Waste Watch Challenge. And he's commited to living as sustainably as possible. Learn more about Chris Skoglund and what drives him to be so involved. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: Hybrid-ize your order! Read more...
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November/December 2006
- The newest member of the UNH community - a commissioned statue of a Wildcat - now graces the front of the UNH Whittemore Center. Learn how this striking sculpture came to be part of UNH's public arts. Read more...
- Profile in Sustainability: As co-author of the October 2006 report "Climate Change in the Northeast," Dr. Cameron Wake has much to say on why we in New England MUST act now to address climate change. Read more...
- Other stories this issue: Powerdown over break! Read more...
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- Pork raised in Barrington glazed with honey from Hudson... Buffalo burgers from Durham Point Road... Stuffed with organic tomatoes grown on the UNH campus... Hungry yet? Check out our story on the upcoming September 21st Local Harvest Dinner and you soon will be!
- Profile in Sustainability: Avian flu, West Nile, and Lyme Disease - oh my! How are ecology, climate, and disease linked? Just ask UNH Associate Professor and new Director of the UNH Master's of Public Health Program Dr. Rosemary Caron.
- Other stories this issue: Houses & Halls Unite!
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- Does saving time, money, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions all at the same time sound too good to be true? Well, it’s no wild fantasy - it’s WildCAP! Read our newsletter to learn how you can buy ENERGY STAR and energy efficient appliances and electronics - at discounted prices! - through our WildCAP partner, Houghton's ACE Hardware.
- Profile in Sustainability: How does recent UNH graduate Erin McMyne do it all? From majoring in biochemistry to working on the UNH Energy Task Force to writing a science and environmental column for The New Hampshire, Erin was one busy student this past year! Read our newsletter to learn what motivates her great work.
- Other stories this issue: Eat Your Veggies! and Refill, Don't Landfill!
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- He's been called" the Don Juan of the food world" - and he was here at UNH! Learn more about Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini and his visit to UNH to receive an honorary doctorate.
- Profile in Sustainability: Got organic milk? Dr. Chuck Schwab does, and he shares his knowledge - including his involvement with the UNH Organic Dairy - with us.
- Other stories this issue: Borrow a Bike for Free!
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- Noticed those spiffy blue, green, and white signs on the Campus Connector shuttles? Look more closely and you’ll learn how UNH’s Clean Fleet Program is making your ride about campus cleaner and quieter.
- Profile in Sustainability: What do composting, local certified humane eggs, and fair trade coffee have in common? David May, Executive Director of UNH Hospitality Services (UHS), fills us in on why UHS is working with UOS on its Local Harvest Initiative.
- Other stories this issue: How does a cultural excursion to hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra sound? It’s music to our ears – and can be to yours too - through UOS’s Cultural Excursions.
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