| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.92 |
| Liaison | Andrea Troyer |
| Submission Date | July 26, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Eastern Mennonite University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.75 / 2.00 |
Andrea
Wenger Director of Marking and Communications Marketing and Communications |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The EMU Sustainability home page includes links to most of the sustainability initiatives as well as the sustainability-related committees, curriculum components, and news.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
EMU on-campus groups such as EarthKeepers, Sustainable Food Initiative, Peace Fellowship, and DivestEMU have and maintain a variety of social media accounts that keep followers updated on the activities and initiatives of each club. Earthkeepers has active Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts. S.F.I has Facebook and Instagram, DivestEMU has a Facebook and Twitter.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The current WeatherVane co-editor is in the prominent leadership of both DivestEMU and EarthKeepers. There is almost always consideration given to sustainability-related issues in the weekly editions of the WeatherVane, especially in editorials and opinion pieces written by staff and faculty. Beyond the current make-up, historically the school paper is heavily populated by students active in environmental, peace and social justice groups on campus which gives the newspaper a strong focus on those concerns.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
EMU has a quad of three LEED Gold dorms and in the first dorm constructed there is an interactive display going through many of the LEED points as well as giving current information like real-time energy and water usage and public bus schedule.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The dining services staff label local foods in the cafeteria line. In addition, there is signage placed in gardens/initiative spaces around campus (e.g. the campus chicken coops, beehives, orchard, gardens). Information about the Sustainable Food Initiative can be found online, and also in prospective student information brochures.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
There are signs in the meadows areas that detail why meadows are important and why EMU stopped regularly mowing these areas and what native flowers they were seeded with.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters
No
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
The main university publication, Crossroads, regularly covers sustainability, including an entire issue in the Spring 2011 edition.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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