| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.10 |
| Liaison | Steve Mital |
| Submission Date | Feb. 25, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Oregon
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Steve
Mital Office of Sustainability Director Finance & Administration |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The UO's central sustainability website, "Sustainable Oregon," is run by the Office of Sustainability. It includes a database of sustainability research on campus, student groups, outreach activities, and all of the activities, news and resources related to sustainability on campus.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The UO Office of Sustainability publishes a quarterly newsletter sent out to students and staff by the UO Office of Sustainability, updating them on recent and upcoming sustainability news, events and activities.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Scholars' Bank is the open access repository for the intellectual work of faculty, students and staff at the University of Oregon. It is searchable by keyword, so sustainability-related student research, of which there is a lot, can be easily found.
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The UO Student Recreation Center has indoor signage that describes how the buildings solar panels and ReRev(tm) elliptical machines work, as well as monitors that display their real-time energy output.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
In 2008 a team of graduate students in the Environmental Leadership Program produced "Towards a Sustainable Food System." It describes existing components of UO's sustainable food systems and offers recommendations for strengthening it. This report is found here: http://sustainability.uoregon.edu/office-sustainability/reports-resources
Also, UO's Housing Food Services has an online web page describing all of its sustainability characteristics: http://housing.uoregon.edu/about/sustainability.php#dining
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The UO has a 60 to 90 minute self-guided sustainability walking tour brochure, which includes a tour map. The tour takes visitors on a 2 mile route that highlights our most important sustainably-designed buildings and sustainability-oriented programs.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The UO has a few guides on alternative transportation. The UO Climate Leadership Initiative published a Climate Master Handbook with several tips and ideas for using alternative transportation (page 43). Many of these tips are specific to Eugene.
In addition, the UO Department of Public Safety provides detailed information about all of the alternative transportation options at the UO. These include our Access Shuttle, AlterNetRides, Bicycling, the City2City Shuttle, the Guaranteed Ride Home program, Park & Ride options,
WeCar, and more. Find out more here:
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
A Guide for Green Living, and links to further resources, are provided on the UO Office of Sustainability website, found here: http://sustainability.uoregon.edu/news/useful-tips-living-green-eugene
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
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 UO Daily Emerald does not have a regular sustainability column, but sustainability is frequently featured in the Daily Emerald. The UO does have a reporter whose regular beat is specific to sustainability, health, business and science & technology news.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
The UO Facilities Services Sustainability Team publishes a quarterly newsletter that includes tips and news related to energy and water use, and waste reduction.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The UO Office of Sustainability published a "Resource Guide to Sustainable Eugene." This is a guide to the green opportunities Eugene offers, including places to eat, what to buy, and how to get involved in the community.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
The UO's School of Law publishes a quarterly Environmental and Natural Resources Law newsletter.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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