| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 42.88 |
| Liaison | Jim Simon |
| Submission Date | June 28, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Gonzaga University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jim
Simon Director of Sustainability Sustainability |
Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
| Yes or No | |
| A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts | Yes |
| A sustainability newsletter | Yes |
| Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability | Yes |
| A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability | Yes |
| Building signage that highlights green building features | No |
| Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems | Yes |
| Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed | No |
| A sustainability walking map or tour | Yes |
| A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation | Yes |
| Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians | Yes |
| A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience | No |
| Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat | Yes |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | No |
A brief description of the central sustainability website:
Gonzaga uses the Sustainability website as a central resource for sustainability efforts on campus.
On the site, visitors can find information about current events and initiatives, Gonzaga's Climate Action Plan, news and information, background on our commitment to sustainability via our Jesuit values, and Catholic social teachings, and a way to contact those that work on sustainability at Gonzaga.
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Members of the Gonzaga community can subscribe to a monthly newsletter, called "InBalance" that focuses on sustainability efforts at Gonzaga. Information and updates are also posted to our Facebook page.
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A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
Sustainability at Gonzaga curates an active Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Medium blog.
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The Sustainability office publishes and disseminates student research on sustainability through the InBalance Newsletter.
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Zag Dining strives to educate customers on source and sustainable food systems as part of its partnership in the Real Food Challenge. Sodexo's commitments for a better tomorrow include reducing carbon and water footprints, promoting healthy eating and living choices, providing local and sustainable food options, promoting community and world-wide sustainability efforts and research, reducing waste and promoting composting, as well as much more. Goals are displayed graphically in banners around the COG. Information is also available in brochures at various Sodexo locations around campus.
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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
We maintain a sustainability features map.
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
At Gonzaga University, we have made a commitment to fully support and participate in the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program that is mandated by Washington State Law. More importantly, CTR will help our community by improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion. Program elements are outlined in a webpage along with links to brochures and pages with additional information about means and benefits of commuting sustainable.
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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Gonzaga University partners with Spokane County to offer resources at www.mycommute.org.
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
The Sustainability office actively receives coverage in the Gonzaga Bulletin related to sustainability efforts on campus.
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