Green Campus Archives

Morris Wetlands Management District presentation Rebecca Webb, Wednesday, Nov 25, 8:11 a.m. Styron Bell of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be visiting UMM to talk with interested students, faculty, and staff about the Morris Wetlands Management District

Michael Eble, associate professor of studio art, featured in joint exhibition focused on the environment Judy Korn, Friday, Nov 20, 1:11 p.m. Eble's paintings complement Netherton's sculpture, and together their work invokes questioning and appreciation for nature.

John Jones '11, Stevens Forward! steward influences "green" changes at summer job guest writer Katie McKenzie '03, Tuesday, Nov 10, 8:11 a.m. Influenced by the carbon neutral goals of the Morris campus and the Stevens Forward! initiative, Jones helped Pizza Ranch owner Ron Tappe initiate cost and carbon saving changes.

Morris campus strategic partner in the launch of new Minnesota GreenCorps program Christine Mahoney, Monday, Nov 9, 3:11 p.m. The University of Minnesota, Morris has partnered with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and ServeMinnesota to launch a new program—Minnesota GreenCorps. The new program is an environmentally focused AmeriCorps program administered by MPCA that aims to protect and preserve Minnesota's environment while developing the next generation of environmental professionals.

Professors of studio art exhibit in Winds of Inspiration, Winds of Change invitational exhibition Judy Korn, Thursday, Oct 29, 12:10 p.m. Michael Eble, Jess Larson '92, and Jenny Nellis were invited to contribute artwork that relates to wind, to wind turbines, or to their ancestors, windmills.

2009-10 University of Minnesota, Morris Theatre Season performances announced Christine Mahoney, Tuesday, Oct 20, 3:10 p.m. The 2009-10 University of Minnesota, Morris Theatre season begins Thursday, November 5, 2009, with an adaptation of Sophocles' Greek tragedy Antigone. Written in response to the Nazi regime's occupation of Paris, the adapted Antigone by Jean Anouilh runs November 5-7, 2009, at the Humanities Fine Arts (HFA) Proscenium Theatre.

Project Art for Nature exhibition promotes awareness and stewardship Judy Korn, Thursday, Oct 15, 8:10 a.m. Several of the contributing artists will visit campus to share career advice with senior studio art majors and to attend the opening reception on Thursday, October 22.

Local foods showcased in Pride of the Prairie Fall Feast Cassie Hall '14, Brookings, South Dakota, Wednesday, Oct 14, 3:10 p.m. All are invited to learn about locally grown foods, purchase fresh produce, and enjoy a meal of locally grown foods during the Pride of the Prairie Community Foods Day.

Screening, "Journey to South Africa" Christopher Butler, Thursday, Oct 8, 2:10 p.m. Viewing of one-hour documentary about 25 farmers traveling to rural South Africa to share ideas about sustainable farming. Short panel discussion afterward and reception to follow in the Alumni Room.

Media Services produces Lake Carlos State Park segment of documentary Judy Korn, Friday, Sep 25, 11:09 a.m. "Great Minnesota Parks," a tour of Minnesota's park system, airs on Pioneer Public Television on Sunday, September 27, 2009, at 6:30 p.m.

Interdisciplinary student team produces video for the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment Kurt Schliep '10, Howard Lake, and Judy Korn, Tuesday, Sep 15, 9:09 a.m. Morris is one of only six campuses in the nation chosen for the project.

Norwegian science students visit Morris campus Judy Korn, Thursday, Aug 13, 9:08 a.m. Participants in the Summer Institute for Norwegian Students in the Sciences toured the biomass facility, the wind turbine, and the Soils Lab.

Organic Gardening Club one of campus's newest student organizations Kurt Schliep '10, Howard Lake, Friday, Jul 24, 8:07 a.m. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor and share the produce with others.

Survey results from Prairie Pioneer Days show opportunities for healthy eating Christine Mahoney, Thursday, Jul 16, 12:07 p.m. A number of readily available fruits and veggies were among the favorites selected by nearly 300 local residents July 11 at Prairie Pioneer Days in East Side Park.

Class of 2009 gift symbolizes renewable, sustainable initiatives and education Judy Korn, Wednesday, May 13, 12:05 p.m. When members of the Class of 2009 return to the University of Minnesota, Morris, they will enjoy the distinct pleasure of witnessing the growth of their Senior Legacy gift: evergreen trees.

Campus partners with McKinstry to realize vision for 2010 Judy Riley, Thursday, May 7, 4:05 p.m. The University of Minnesota, Morris has partnered with McKinstry, a leading design/build construction, engineering, energy services and facilities management firm, to help achieve the campus vision for 2010 of carbon neutrality and energy self-sufficiency.

Biology Club and Chemistry Club host a solar-oven cookout Natalie Johnson '11, Wichita, Kansas, Tuesday, May 5, 1:05 p.m. The Biology Club and Chemistry Clubs grilled (and never burned) hot dogs, veggie dogs, and bratwurst using heat from the sun.

Forum on University Sustainability Goals and Outcomes Rebecca Webb, Friday, Apr 17, 3:04 p.m. Vice President Kathleen O'Brien will lead the discussion, joined by University of Minnesota Sustainability Coordinator Amy Short. Note location change from Prairie Lounge.<br /> <br />

Fashion Trashion: Where Style Meets Sustainability Judy Riley, Monday, Apr 13, 2:04 p.m. Students from the Basic Studio 3D Design course at the University of Minnesota, Morris have created outfits made of recycled, found and repurposed materials that will be exhibited in a runway show.

Asking the Big Questions Peter Bremer, Wednesday, Apr 8, 12:04 p.m. Be part of the discussion as the Asking the Big Questions group finishes the book Plan B 3.0. Special presenter Economics Professor Arne Kildegaard.

Tara Greiman is a Udall Scholar Judy Riley, Monday, Apr 6, 3:04 p.m. Junior Tara Greiman, Dayton, is a recipient of the 2009 Udall Scholarship, one of only two students awarded who attend a Minnesota college. Greiman is the second Morris campus student to receive the Udall and the first to focus on environmental studies.

Campus to screen "Planet Earth" series Rebecca Webb, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2:03 p.m. CAC Films and the Biology Club will present a series of afternoon screenings at 1:30 p.m. in the Science Auditorium on March 28, April 4, April 11, and April 18.<br /> <br /> <br />

Olson-Loy presents "Small and Sustainable" at NASPA 2009 Rebecca Webb, Tuesday, Mar 17, 9:03 a.m. Sandy Olson-Loy, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota, Morris, along with Cathy Kramer (Dean of Students at Warren Wilson College) and Sarah Luke (Associate Dean of Student Life at College of the Atlantic), presented material on sustainability on small campuses at the 2009 NASPA "Student Affairs Administrators In Higher Education" conference in Seattle on March 10, 2009.

WIRED Grant Funds to Develop Biomass Gasification Course Judy Riley, Friday, Mar 13, 12:03 p.m. University of Minnesota, Morris Continuing Education has been awarded a grant of $174,258 by the Renewable Energy Marketplace - Alliance for Talent Development initiative. The funding will be used to develop new curriculum in biomass gasification technology.

Morris featured in "Sustainability Smarts" Rebecca Webb, Friday, Feb 27, 4:02 p.m. The Morris campus is featured in an ACUI publication on best sustainability practices for college campuses.

Inaugural Dr. Jooinn Lee Lecture Judy Riley, Tuesday, Feb 24, 3:02 p.m. Dr. John Barry, reader in the School of Politics and International Studies and Philosophy and associate director of the Institute for Sustainable World at Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, will give the inaugural Dr. Jooinn Lee Lecture at 7 p.m. March 25 in Humanities Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Chancellor, students attend Clinton Global Initiative U Judy Riley, Thursday, Feb 5, 11:02 a.m. Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson, along with four Morris campus students—Kate Grabosky, Joseph Hartmann, Qinglu (Chris) Shao and Rachel Olm—have been invited by President Clinton to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative University February 13-15.

Pride of the Prairie Community Foods Day Judy Riley, Thursday, Feb 5, 9:02 a.m. The Morris campus will host its semiannual Pride of the Prairie Community Foods Day on February 17. The event, which will showcase local foods and local producers of west central Minnesota, will include an afternoon Farmers' Market followed by a Local Foods Meal.

Enabling Power Saving Features Computing Services, Tuesday, Jan 6, 1:01 p.m. U.S. college students could save more than 2.3 billion kilowatt hours of electricity per year by enabling power saving features on their desktop computers. That equals an annual savings of more than $200 million in energy costs and a 1.8 million-ton reduction of CO2 emissions from the operation of computers--equivalent to taking more than 350,000 cars off the road.

Advanced Biomass Workshop at Morris Jan. 15 Judy Riley, Tuesday, Jan 6, 8:01 a.m. Those interested in current and near-term biomass use in energy production are invited to attend The Advanced Biomass Energy Workshop January 15 at Morris. The event is co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center and the Morris campus.

University of Minnesota, Morris receives Blue Cross support to promote healthy eating Judy Riley, Monday, Jan 5, 2:01 p.m. The University of Minnesota, Morris will receive funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota's (Blue Cross) tobacco settlement proceeds to promote healthier eating and thereby help to improve the health of Minnesotans.

Go Green Tube video Judy Riley, Thursday, Dec 18, 4:12 p.m. Students in Hao Sun's Social Uses of the Media course have created a three-minute video on the theme of green energy and submitted it in a "Go Green Tube" video competition.

Morris campus receives Next Generation Energy Grant Judy Riley, Friday, Nov 7, 3:11 p.m. Governor Tim Pawlenty announced $2.7 million in Next Generation Energy Grants, aimed at accelerating the development of renewable energy projects and advanced biofuels in Minnesota. Among the eight awardees is a partnership between the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences and the University of Minnesota, Morris, which received $50,000 to study the economics of businesses that store and supply biomass to energy facilities such as the one on the Morris campus.

University of Minnesota, Morris is host to Green Jobs Task Force Judy Riley, Thursday, Oct 30, 4:10 p.m. The Attracting Green Jobs Sub-Committee of the Green Jobs Task Force has scheduled a meeting in Humanities Fine Arts Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota, Morris from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, to receive input from businesses, organizations and individuals on how Minnesota can attract new green jobs.

"UMM Strives for Sustainability" video Rebecca Webb, Tuesday, Oct 28, 3:10 p.m. "Out here on the prairie, we're making the best use of the raw materials..." <br /> Video and transcript available at http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/newsservice/Multimedia_Videos/morris_sustainability.htm

Rocky Mountain Institute chooses UMM Judy Riley, Friday, Oct 17, 2:10 p.m. The University of Minnesota, Morris is one of only 12 campuses selected nationally for a site visit and analysis by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a prestigious center for sustainability and renewable energy thinking.

First ACORE Campus Excellence Award presented to UMM Judy Riley, Thursday, Oct 16, 4:10 p.m. The first American Council on Renewable Energy's (ACORE) Campus Excellence Award for Outstanding Use of Renewable Energy was presented to the University of Minnesota, Morris October 3.

Pride of the Prairie Farmer's Market and Fall Feast Sarah Deutl '11, Anoka, Thursday, Oct 9, 11:10 a.m. The University of Minnesota, Morris presents the Sixth Annual Pride of the Prairie Local Foods Farmers' Market and Fall Feast on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The Farmer's Market will take place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Oyate Hall of the UMM Student Center. A local foods meal will follow at 4:45 p.m. in the Food Service building.

Public dedication of biomass gasification facility Judy Riley, Friday, Sep 26, 12:09 p.m. A public dedication of the new biomass gasification facility on the University of Minnesota, Morris campus will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Public tours of the biomass facility and wind turbine are available at 10:30 a.m. and also immediately following the dedication.

Environmental history of the Renaissance is Driggs Lecture topic Judy Riley, Monday, Sep 22, 11:09 a.m. An assistant professor of history at New York University, Karl Appuhn will give the 24th annual O. Truman Driggs Distinguished Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in Humanities Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Bus travel to the Twin Cities Judy Riley, Wednesday, Sep 17, 1:09 p.m. Are you out on a limb when you want to visit St. Cloud or the Twin Cities because you don't own your own vehicle? UMM students had a vision that they could provide an environmentally feasible and an economically possible way for campus folks who need to travel to the Twin Cities on the weekend.

UMMers participate in State Fair environment panel Rebecca Webb, Wednesday, Sep 17, 8:09 a.m. Lowell Rasmussen, vice chancellor for finance and facilities, David Fluegel of the Center for Small Towns and student Kate Grabosky, were participants in The Environment and Great Outdoors Panel at the Minnesota State Fair August 26. The proceedings, a Minnesota Sesquicentennial event, were broadcast over Twin Cities Public Television.

Lowell Rasmussen featured in AASHE interview series Rebecca Webb, Tuesday, Sep 9, 3:09 p.m. The third installment of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education series features UMM's Lowell Rasmussen.

Obama Heartland for Change Tour Rebecca Webb, Monday, Sep 8, 9:09 a.m. This Morris stop on the Minnesota Obama tour features an energy panel spotlighting how America's farmers have been at the forefront of the renewable fuels movement.

UMM receives "exemplary" sustainability report card, says NWF Judy Riley, Friday, Sep 5, 4:09 p.m. The University of Minnesota, Morris is among only 11 Minnesota colleges and universities named as "exemplary" by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) in its recent "report card" on sustainability in higher education.

Book Club to focus on today's challenges Judy Riley, Friday, Sep 5, 3:09 p.m. Are you interested in gaining an overall perspective of the big challenges facing us today: climate change, deforestation, water depletion, overpopulation, collapsing fisheries and poverty? Do you enjoy sharing your views with others? A new book club, hosted by the Briggs Library and the Office of Sustainability at UMM, is being organized.

Morris campus to exhibit at Living Green Expo this weekend Judy Riley, Monday, Apr 28, 3:04 p.m. The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) will be an exhibitor during the Living Green Expo on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The Expo is Minnesota's largest environmental event and provides real solutions for people to live better, healthier lives with less impact on the environment.

ACS Chem Club earns Green Chapter status Sarah Deutl '11, Anoka, Monday, Apr 28, 12:04 a.m. The University of Minnesota, Morris American Chemical Society (ACS) Chemistry Club obtained Green Chapter status and a commendable mention ACS Student Affiliates Chapter Award during the National ACS Conference in April.

Pine Hall wins UMM Campus Energy Wars 2008 Mike Stammer, University Register, Friday, Apr 18, 1:04 p.m. Winona State University triumphed as the winner of the first National Campus Energy Challenge (NCEC). Following in second and third place, respectively, are St. John's University of Collegeville, Minn., and Swarthmore College of Pennsylvania. UMM hosted its own dorm-wide energy war.

Senate panel showcases University of Minnesota, Morris Judy Riley, Thursday, Apr 3, 3:04 p.m. At a Senate hearing chaired by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar April 3, Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson was among three leading educators who described the way American colleges and their students are leading the fight against global climate change.