Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 60.35
Liaison Cody Friend
Submission Date May 6, 2024

STARS v2.2

University of Nebraska at Omaha
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 A.T. Miller
Chief Diversity Officer
Office of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion
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Central sustainability website 

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The sustainability newsletter provides up-to-date information about sustainability activities occurring at UNO and in the City of Omaha. Each month is themed and provides general information and tips focused on the theme.
https://mailchi.mp/bc47806dee07/uno-sustainability-newsletter

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Mammal Hall (the LEED Gold Certified home of the College of Business) has signs throughout the building highlighting the many features of the building.
https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/mammel-hall/leed.php

Our rain garden and bioretention gardens have signs that describe the purpose and function of the gardens and the native species within.
https://www.unomaha.edu/sustainability/water-sustainable-sites.php

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Walking Maps are provided for our Dodge and Scott Campuses highlighting the distance for a number of different routes in hopes to encourage students, faculty, and staff to get out of the buildings on a beautiful day for a quick break.

https://www.unomaha.edu/about-uno/buildings-and-maps/_assets/img/uno-walking-map-dodge-campus.pdf

https://www.unomaha.edu/about-uno/buildings-and-maps/_assets/img/uno-scott-campus-walking-map.pdf

Green living guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Office of Sustainability developed and manages our "Green Guide to Omaha" webpage and digital publication providing information on resources available in Omaha to support sustainable living. This webpage includes information on local resources for sustainable foods, waste reduction, transportation, wellness, and energy savings.
https://www.unomaha.edu/sustainability/green-guide.php

Campus housing includes an option to join our sustainability living community. Partnering with Office of Sustainability, the Sustainability Themed Community provides opportunities and experiences to students to become better stewards of the environment and engage in actions that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. This themed community is not building-specific and is open to all students interested.
https://www.unomaha.edu/student-life/housing-and-residential-life/residential-learning-communities.php

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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