| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.75 |
| Liaison | Jeane Pope |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2010 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
DePauw University
ER-3: Sustainability in New Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Missy!
Orr Assistant Director Office for Sustainability |
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Does the institution include sustainability prominently in new student orientation?:
Yes
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A brief description of how sustainability is included prominently in new student orientation:
Two students in the 2007 Environmental Ethics course developed as their public project, Start Green--a student-led initiative to incorporate sustainability and environmental discussion into first-year orientation and programming. Start Green has been implemented into orientation since 2008. Start Green activities include:
-An informational brochure including green living practices, information about sustainability at DePauw and in Greencastle, and resources for involvement
-A BPA-Free Nalgene water bottle
-A Sustainable Dinner with composting demonstrations
-Academic sessions on Campus Sustainability
-Orientation schedule printed on 30% post-consumer recycled content
-A variety of conversations that highlight sustainable living practices.
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