The Green Fund has funded nine projects since its launch in 2013, including the UM Composting Project.
During fall 2014, the University of Mississippi Green Fund Committee received a record number of project proposals from students, faculty and staff. After careful consideration following the presentations given at the public hearing, the committee awarded $11,580 to fund five projects. The funded projects are:
The Law School Student Body (LSSB) received funding to install a hydration station in the Robert C. Khayat Law Center to promote the use of reusable bottles by students, faculty, staff, and visiting alumni. Proposed by Tre’ Dekle, LSSB president
The biology department will partner with UM Landscape Services to introduce native plant species at the intersection between Jackson Avenue and Fraternity Row in fall 2015 to raise awareness and biodiversity on campus. Proposed by Jason Hoeksema and Ann Rasmussen
The Sports Nutrition Department will receive partial funding for a cargo bike. This project is a pilot bike-share project that aims to improve the University’s greenhouse gas inventory by offering a more sustainable form of transportation while also providing its users with an easy way to incorporate physical exercise into their everyday tasks. Proposed by Melinda Valliant
Two groups of Ty Allushuski’s EDHE 305 students will receive funding for their Green Fund proposal submissions:
UM will become the first state university to install a solar-powered charging station on its campus. Proposed by Michael Thweatt, Daisey Martinez, Makenzie Heard, Mac Kane, and Cody Friga
Finally, the Residential College South will soon be installing faucet aerators in an effort to promote awareness and increase the practice of water conservation. Proposed by Kayla Carter and Katie Grantham
The UM Green Fund Committee is accepting project proposals for the spring through March 18, 2015. The fund operates on a baseline contribution of $7,500 per semester from the university, as well as donations from students, faculty and staff. Click here to make a donation.