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Sustainability Research Hub will bring together UW researchers to secure major grants

Sustainability Research Hub will bring together UW researchers to secure major grants

by Sami Bitat March 18, 2024

University of Wisconsin Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the launch of the Sustainability Research Hub in February— an initiative that will make the institution a leading location for sustainability...

ASM Sustainability food access survey to identify areas for improvement around food access

ASM Sustainability food access survey to identify areas for improvement around food access

by Sophie Wooldridge March 5, 2024

An Associated Students of Madison Sustainability survey about food access and food insecurity is available to all students through March 22, according to an email sent to University of Wisconsin students....

New sustainability center to be built at entrance of Lakeshore Nature Preserve

New sustainability center to be built at entrance of Lakeshore Nature Preserve

by Anna Smith February 13, 2024

A new visitor and education center located on the south shore of Lake Mendota was recently funded by a $14.3 million gift from Jerry Frautschi — a Madison philanthropist. The Lakeshore Nature Preserve...

Middleton’s LEED Gold Certification drives Madison’s sustainability goals

Middleton’s LEED Gold Certification drives Madison’s sustainability goals

by Vedaa Vandavasi November 7, 2023

The City of Middleton is the first Wisconsin municipality to secure the LEED Gold Certificate, according to a press release. The plaque dedication ceremony took place Thursday, Oct. 6 at Stone Horse Green...

University of Wisconsin hosts second annual Sustainability Symposium

University of Wisconsin hosts second annual Sustainability Symposium

by Margaret Shreiner October 25, 2023

The second annual University of Wisconsin sustainability symposium took place Oct. 25. The Office of Sustainability organized the symposium to provide a space to share research about sustainability, as...

UW Office of Sustainability offering free energy sustainability kits to off-campus students

UW Office of Sustainability offering free energy sustainability kits to off-campus students

by Blake Thor October 12, 2023

University of Wisconsin students are eligible to receive free energy sustainability kits via the Focus on Energy Higher Education Kit Challenge until Oct. 31, according to the Office of Sustainability. Office...

Chancellor Mnookin talks housing, mental health, sustainability with ASM

Chancellor Mnookin talks housing, mental health, sustainability with ASM

by Anja Breiehagen September 28, 2023

The Associated Students of Madison Student Council met with UW Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor and Dean of Students Christina Olstad Wednesday evening. Mnookin addressed ASM in...

Good to Grow: Road to food sustainability from farmers to consumers introduces unique challenges, solutions

Good to Grow: Road to food sustainability from farmers to consumers introduces unique challenges, solutions

by Fiona Hatch May 2, 2023

With a student population of over 49,000, the University of Wisconsin’s dining halls have a tall order to fill come meal time — and with an abundance of food comes an abundance of leftovers. For...

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SEBA presents Sustainability and Social Impact Networking Night

by Sami Bitat April 19, 2023

Social Environmental Business Advocates organized a panel meeting followed by a speed networking activity Monday night for students interested in building business connections, exploring different companies...

ASM Sustainability Committee plans Earth Day March

ASM Sustainability Committee plans Earth Day March

by Ian Auger April 10, 2023

The Associated Students of Madison Sustainability Committee is planning an Earth Day March to the Capitol on April 22. The march is the culmination of five other events occurring every Friday from 4-6...

First ever sustainability seminar displays multiple disciplines working in sustainability

First ever sustainability seminar displays multiple disciplines working in sustainability

by Adeline Sax October 27, 2022

The Office of Sustainability and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies held its first Sustainability Symposium Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Discovery Building. The event featured talks from university...

Point-counterpoint: Addressing sustainability at UW

Point-counterpoint: Addressing sustainability at UW

by Jessica Lewin and Emily Otten September 14, 2022

The University of Wisconsin has fallen behind its peers in efforts of fossil fuel divestment, sustainability coursework and integrated sustainability efforts across campus. While some argue radical change...

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