| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.91 |
| Liaison | Tom Hartzell |
| Submission Date | Dec. 21, 2022 |
Calvin University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Andrea
Lubberts Program Manager Biology & Plaster Creek Stewards |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
A Watershed Restoration Initiative of Calvin College (Plaster Creek Stewards) publishes a newsletter twice a year.
https://calvin.edu/plaster-creek-stewards/education/newsletters/
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Our LEED-certified Gold Bunker Interpretive Center highlights the green building features. Van Reken Hall has signage for the sustainable landscaping surrounding the building. The Calvin Energy Recovery Fund (CERF) posts signs explaining energy-saving measures associated with the CERF project implemented across a variety of campus facilities. The Spoelhof University Center rain garden has a sign describing its purpose of capturing stormwater with native plants.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Bunker Interpretive Center has a sustainable walking map for surrounding areas. Maps are also available here of the native plant demonstration gardens to inspire and instruct visitors on using native plants in their landscapes.
https://calvin.edu/ecosystem-preserve/documents/visit-us/NativeGardensMapP1.pdf
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Campus Sustainability Guide provides ideas for incorporating sustainability into everyday student and campus life. The table of contents is listed below:
-Why should we at Calvin University care about the environment?
-What does it mean to live sustainably?
-Are you living a sustainable life?
-What can you do?
ReTHINK your waste
ReTHINK your energy usage
ReTHINK how you get from place to place
ReTHINK your water consumption
ReTHINK your food
How can you get involved?
What has Calvin University already done?
https://calvin.edu/about/sustainability/get-involved/campus-sustainability-guide/
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Plaster Creek Stewards is a watershed restoration initiative of Calvin University that seeks to create opportunities for all watershed members to join in the story of a healthy, beautiful, renewed Plaster Creek. As an initiative of Calvin University, its strategy includes research, education and engagement, partnerships, and regenerative practices. Regular news items are published on the initiative's Facebook site at https://www.facebook.com/PlasterCreekStewards/.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This information was submitted by Andrea Lubberts, Program Manager of Plaster Creek Stewards, and through emails to the college newspaper and the head of Physical Plant.
This information was submitted by Andrea Lubberts, Program Manager of Plaster Creek Stewards, and through emails to the college newspaper and the head of Physical Plant.
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