| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.29 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Andrews |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of New Hampshire
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Sara
McKinstry Associate Director Sustainability Institute at UNH |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes
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A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The online home of the University Office of Sustainability (UOS) offers information about UOS’s four initiatives (Biodiversity Education, Climate Education, Culture & Sustainability, Food & Society), a sustainability calendar, resources for students, faculty & staff, media, and much more. There is also a “Sustainability Tips for Students” page.
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The UNH University Office of Sustainability newsletter highlights how sustainability principles and practices are being integrated throughout UNH's curriculum, operations, research, and engagement with local, state, regional, national, and international partners. Each issue we are share interesting "Did You Know?" facts, an easy-to-do "Tip of the Month," an inspiring "Profile in Sustainability" highlighting the work of UNH faculty, staff, and students, a "Calendar of Events," and much more. From UOS's exciting work to the great work of others, if it's related to sustainability at UNH you'll hear about it in the Office of Sustainability Newsletter!
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), entering its 11th year in 2010, is a celebration of academic excellence at the University of New Hampshire. At the weeklong symposium, hundreds of UNH students from all academic disciplines present the results of their scholarly and creative research in one or more of over twenty professional and artistic venues campus-wide. Demonstrations, performances, oral and poster presentations add to the excitement of the annual conference. The 2008-2009 STARS liaison at UNH presented her findings to the URC, as well as many other students that conducted research in sustainability.
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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
No
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
This colorful brochure is produced by he University Office of Sustainability (UOS) to help students and community members understand how they can help to transform UNH into a sustainable food community. The brochure includes a snapshot of local seasonal products, how to get involved, and where to find more information.http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/fas/index.html
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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
An online map of the UNH campus identifies the seven Energy Star Buildings and the additional 30+ sustainability-related points of interest.
In Spring 2010, UNH officially release its Tree Walk Podcast, a walking tour and map that consists of 22 stops around campus where people learn about tree identification, the history of the landscape and ongoing sustainability projects related to biodiversity. More here: http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/treewalk.html
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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The UNH Commuter Services website offers all kinds of information for students living off campus. It offers links to GoLoco Riderequest (for students who wish to offer/find a ride to campus or elsewhere) as well as to Wildcat Transit. Within the 36-page Commuter Guide (PDF), there are several pages on Transportation Options at UNH (e.g., Wildcat Transit, Guaranteed Ride Home, Campus Connector Shuttles, Cat Cycles, The Downeaster, Safe Rides, etc.) as well as Seacoast area transportation options. There is also information about parking, storm closings, commuter programming, and much more. Additionally, UOS offers a webpage covering all sustainable transportation options at UNH.
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Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Residential Life offers a website with many tips for students to incorporate green living and sustainability into the residential experience by "buying green" and "living green." For example, students can learn about and access the 10% discount at Best Buy for Energy Star appliances, how to refill printer cartridges, learn about the Energy Waste Watch Challenge, and more. An example of an energy efficient dorm room is available on the UOS website: http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/climate_ed/vdorm/virtual_dorm.html
The page also offers links to the University Office of Sustainability's "Sustainability Tips for Students." Here, students can learn more about water conservation, buying local food, how to join sustainability-related student organizations, and much more. (http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/studenttips.html)
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Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper (either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat)?:
Yes
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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 New Hampshire (TNH) is the student newspaper of the University of New Hampshire. Thomas Gounley is the designated reporter for covering sustainability-related stories. Though tnhonline.com does not have a "sustainability" page, UOS staff works diligently to document all UNH/sustainability-related stories on their webpage.
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