OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Green Fund is accepting project proposals from faculty, staff, and students through Monday (Oct. 19). Green Fund projects vary in scale, ranging from the installation of several campus hydration stations to providing refills for reusable containers to the launch of a composting program that has diverted more thanRead the story …
UM Green Fund Seeks New Proposals
Applications for campus sustainability projects accepted through Oct. 19
October 16, 2015 by
UM, Oxford Improve Safety for Cyclists, Pedestrians
Complete Streets pop-up experiment to affect sections of University Avenue in July
June 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists can take to the streets, all part of an innovative experiment throughout July when a section of University Avenue is temporarily transformed to include two bicycle lanes, mid-block crosswalks and other infrastructure. “The city of Oxford Pathways Commission and the University of Mississippi Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee are collaborating toRead the story …
McCauley, Bombelli Win 2015 Frist Student Service Awards
Honorees lauded at Commencement for dedication to helping students
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All University of Mississippi employees contribute in some way to the overall student experience, but some faculty and staff go beyond the call of duty in their commitment to helping students. The annual Frist Student Service Awards honors those dedicated individuals. During the university’s Commencement ceremonies Saturday (May 9), Anne McCauley, UMRead the story …
University to Celebrate Green Week April 21-24
Events include lectures, a film and annual Sustainability Fair
April 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Green Week April 21-24 with the goal of raising awareness on campus and in the community about the importance of environmental sustainability. “For me, Green Week is a high point in the academic year, since it offers a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about ourRead the story …
Columbia University Anthropologist is UM Earth Day Lecturer
Paige West will discuss Papua New Guinean research April 22 at Overby Center
April 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned Columbia University anthropologist Paige West is the featured speaker for Earth Day at the University of Mississippi. Paige West will discuss “Imagining Pacific Futures: Climate Change, Local Livelihoods and International Environmentalist Rhetorics.” The free program is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday (April 22) in the Overby Center Auditorium. “Dr. West’s workRead the story …
UM Campus Leaders Work to Achieve Climate Neutrality
University establishes Broad Council for Sustainability, works on environmental education and research
March 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi leaders gathered recently to discuss an action plan to advance sustainable initiatives on campus, with the long-term goal of achieving climate neutrality. The Feb. 24 gathering took place as part of the university’s first-ever meeting of the Broad Council for Sustainability, a group that will advise, adopt and beginRead the story …
New Residential Learning Community Focuses on Sustainability
Apply now to the Red, Blue, & Green Freshman Interest Group
February 17, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi will be home to a new residential learning experience focused on environmental sustainability beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year. The Red, Blue, & Green Freshman Interest Group (FIG) is now accepting applications for its inaugural community. A freshman interest group (FIG) is a specific community for first-year students with shared interestsRead the story …
Campus Leaders Join Sustainability Broad Council
Sustainability Broad Council works to advance sustainablity on UM campus
February 16, 2015 by
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 …
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 …