In the month of April, enter to win prizes from Zimride at Ole Miss’ private rideshare community. When you register for a free, new account or sign in to your Zimride profile, log your commutes within the Commute Calendar between April 1 and April 30 to enter to win a Kindle Fire HD, Amazon giftRead the story …
Win Prizes! Share a Ride
Log a ride through Zimride at Ole Miss in the month of April for a chance to win prizes
April 1, 2014 by
Visiting Speaker Doug Tallamy to Discuss Importance of Native Plants
Plant expert to lecture, host roundtable discussion on April 14
April 1, 2014 by
Doug Tallamy, author of “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants,” will speak on the importance of native plants in healthy ecosystems during a public lecture at 4 p.m. April 14 in the Overby Center Auditorium. Tallamy has found in his own research, and in the research of others, that nativeRead the story …
On Location: Sustainability Goes High Fashion
April 1, 2014 by
Recently, a few of us had the chance to get out of the office for the afternoon and head over to the Oxford Recycling Center, which is kind of a photography goldmine, I think—tons of old electronics, crushed cans and a truck full of wet newspapers. What more could you ask for? The weather wasRead the story …
RebelWell Walking Challenge kicks off Wednesday
Five participants and one department will receive prizes
March 31, 2014 by
Athletics Director Ross Bjork will lead a walk on campus Wednesday morning as part of National Walking Day. The walk, which begins at 9 a.m. in front of the Lyceum, kicks off a six-week RebelWell Walking Challenge for UM employees. RebelWell is a new program designed to help position the university as a leader inRead the story …
Growing Field of Study
Many sustainability-related courses are being offered next semester
March 26, 2014 by
A few weeks ago, I was assigned the task of looking through the entire course catalog and finding every single class related to sustainability. When I say sustainability, I am referring to three different yet interdependent aspects of it — environmental, economic and social — and I was really surprised by the variety of classesRead the story …
Native Plants: An Essential Component in Healthy Ecosystems
Visiting speaker Doug Tallamy to host roundtable discussion on April 14
March 26, 2014 by
Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, will speak on the importance of native plants in healthy ecosystems during a public lecture on Monday, April 14 at 4 p.m. in the Overby Center Auditorium. Tallamy has found in his own research, and in the research of others,Read the story …
Donate to the UM Green Fund
Empower Students’ Sustainable Projects with Your Support
March 26, 2014 by
The UM Green Fund needs your support. For less than the cost of a meal at Newk’s, you can make someone’s sustainable project goals a reality. You may have noticed more hydration stations on campus, used an H2Otty Toddy water bottle instead of a plastic one or read about the pilot composting program taking placeRead the story …
Proper Disposal for that Old Computer
Ole Miss enters partnership to recycle electronic waste
March 26, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi has partnered with Magnolia Data Solutions to recycle its electronic waste, which ranges from computers to cell phones and digital cameras. Recycling electronics is important because that technology contains toxins that can have adverse effects on the environment, said Christopher Lumaghini, owner of the company. With more than 11,000 computers andRead the story …
Faculty and Staff: Get Free Head Shots
UM Photography offers head shots for university employees during Snappy Hour
March 24, 2014 by
University Communications Photography is introducing a new service for university departments: free faculty and staff portraits in the photography studio (located in Gerard Hall) from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays, no appointment necessary. UM Photography will continue to be available by appointment at regular rates for all university photography needs by simply filling out a photographyRead the story …
Pinspiration for your Ole Miss Graduation Party
March 17, 2014 by
Spring Break has come and gone, and somehow, we’re just two months from graduation here at Ole Miss. Can you believe it? Because I spend so much time on Pinterest (for work, I swear!) I thought I’d share some of the coolest Ole Miss graduation party ideas that I’ve come across so far: Graduation CapRead the story …