Representatives from all corners of the university community will convene for the first- ever meeting of the Sustainability Broad Council on Tuesday, February 24. The council was established to enact the measures recommended by the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), signed by Chancellor Dan Jones in April 2014. A collaboration of more thanRead the story …
Campus Leaders Join Sustainability Broad Council
Sustainability Broad Council works to advance sustainablity on UM campus
February 16, 2015 by
Five New Sustainability Projects Receive Funding
UM Green Fund receives record number of project proposals from students, faculty and staff
February 16, 2015 by
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 installRead the story …
UM Named ‘Tree Campus USA’
Arbor Day Foundation recognizes UM's efforts to protect trees, educate campus community
November 18, 2014 by
The Arbor Day Foundation recently named the University of Mississippi a “Tree Campus USA,” thanks largely to the work of Landscape Services. The designation recognizes UM for meeting high standards of protecting trees and educating community members. “Anytime you get anything like this it’s a recognition of the work that’s already being done,” said JeffRead the story …
Green Grove Initiative Needs Faculty and Staff Help!
Volunteers needed to sort recycling Dec. 1, Dec. 2 at Oxford Recycling Center
November 18, 2014 by
With the end of the semester just around the corner, the Office of Sustainability is seeking faculty and staff volunteers to help sort game day recycling from the Egg Bowl to give students time to prepare for final exams. Volunteers are needed on Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2 from 2 p.m. until 4Read the story …
UM Receives Honorable Mention as Bicycle Friendly University
National designation recognizes achievements; helps lay foundation for improvements
October 29, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been recognized for its efforts to support and improve cycling on campus with an honorable mention nod as a Bicycle Friendly University from the League of American Bicyclists. Ole Miss is the first university in the state to receive this designation. “The designation recognizes that we are makingRead the story …
UM, Oxford to Celebrate Food Day
Oct. 16 celebration to feature on-campus farmers market, festival and panel discussion
October 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford community will observe Food Day – a nationwide movement toward healthy, affordable and sustainable food – Thursday (Oct. 16) with a festival and panel discussion. The Food Day Farmers Market and Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Student Union.Read the story …
Submit Your Green Ideas by Oct. 17
October 3, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi Green Fund is accepting project proposals from faculty, staff and students through Oct. 17. Created in 2012 to fund sustainability projects on campus, the Green Fund is supported by the university as well as donations from faculty, staff and students. Previous projects range in scale from the installation of hydration stationsRead the story …
UM, Oxford to Celebrate Food Day Oct. 16
Festival to feature market, cooking demonstration, mobile farm bus and more
October 1, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi Student Union Plaza will transform into an on-campus farmers’ market and festival on Thursday, Oct. 16 as part of the fourth annual Food Day celebration, a nationwide celebration and movement toward healthy, affordable and sustainable food. The Food Day Farmers’ Market and Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2Read the story …
Panel discussion to focus on “The State of Food at UM”
October 1, 2014 by
As part of the Food Day celebration, the University of Mississippi is hosting a student discussion panel on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. in the Overby Center Audtiorium. “The State of Food at UM” discussion will be led by Catarina Townes, Assistant Professor of Southern Studies and Anthropology, and will feature short talks fromRead the story …
UM to Screen ‘Fed Up’ on Thursday, October 8
October 1, 2014 by
The Office of Sustainability is partnering with Students for a Green Campus, the Environmental Studies minor, the Student Dietetics Association, and Real Food Rebels to screen Fed Up, a documentary about the obesity epidemic in America. The free screening will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Overby Center Auditorium. ObesityRead the story …