| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.76 |
| Liaison | Sarah Temple |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Louisiana State University
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Sarah
Temple Manager Campus Sustainability |
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Student Groups
Yes
A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
The Air and Waste Management Association Student Chapter at LSU. A&WMA- “promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society”
The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
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Gardens and Farms
Yes
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
Hill Farmers Market is completely student run and locally organic
The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
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Student-Run Enterprises
Yes
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Hill Farmers Market is completely student run and locally organic
The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
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Sustainable Investment and Finance
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
We have a Student Sustainability Fund where students can send in ideas and proposals to be implemented.
The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
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Events
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
Every week the College of the Coast and Environment has a guest speaker, the topic usually incorporates sustainability.
The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
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Cultural Arts
Yes
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
The LSU Museum of Art incorporates sustainability through conservation, “The LSU Museum of Art seeks to enrich and inspire through collections, exhibitions, conservation, and education, serving as a cultural and intellectual resource for the University.”
The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
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Wilderness and Outdoors Programs
Yes
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
The LSU UREC Outdoor Adventure Program goes on trips and always follows these principles.
The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
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Sustainability-Related Themes
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
ResLife hosts the Unplug It Challenge annually, and also has a “sustainability decorating contest”.
The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
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Sustainable Life Skills
Yes
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
Evangeline Hall at LSU provides a mock "green" room. Adorned with messages promoting sustainable ideas and items such as remote-controlled surge protectors, BPA-free water bottles and decorative origami, the room is equipped to show different ways students living in residential halls can make their living space more efficient. During visits to the room, students can suggest other ideas for sustainable practices and talk with others about what they do in their own rooms to conserve utilities.
The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
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Student Employment Opportunities
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
Yes, student workers sort recycling and gather information related to STARS.
The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
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Graduation Pledge
No
A brief description of the graduation pledges:
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The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
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Other Programs and Initiatives
No
A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
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The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
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