| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.65 |
| Liaison | Nina Hartwig |
| Submission Date | Nov. 27, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Kate
Nelson Chief Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The UWM Sustainability website focuses on campus efforts in sustainability and includes a link to the UWM Sustainability Facebook page that features a monthly Sustainability Spotlight.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
UW-Milwaukee Office of Sustainability, UWM Food and Garden Club, Bike to UWM, and UW-Milwaukee Surplus Program are all facebook pages.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
A regular student newspaper has come and gone at UWM. Sustainability does have a regular "beat" with the UWM Report, aimed at students, faculty, and staff. (Angela McManaman)
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Office of Undergraduate Research symposium (Yearly). Also, the Office of Sustainability website features and highlights sustainability-related student projects and research.
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Building signage highlighting green features includes the Energy Dashboard at Cambridge Commons Residence Hall, Golda Meir Library, and Enderis Hall which allows students to effectively monitor their electrical, heating and water use in real time.
The new LEED for Commercial Interiors of our Children's Center has interpretive signage throughout about its green features.
All LEED Buildings have signage as such.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Restaurant Operations (RO) utilizes screens, table tents, and individual item marketing throughout their different kitchens and venues to explain their "ReStor" and LOCAL program (Living, Operating, Consuming, and Acquiring Locally). Brochures are available in the RO office on a range of sustainable food initiatives and on RO’s sustainability website.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Parking Lot 18 (near Norris Health Center) and the Sandburg Gardens have large signage detailing the stormwater best management practices employed in the Pavilion Gateway Demonstration Project-part of UWM's planned Zero Discharge Zone.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Currently down, previous hard-copy versions of a sustainability walking tour have focused on the green infrastructure on campus.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Alternative transportation commuter guides are available at the Student Union. Guides include: Bike postcards, Bublr information, bus routes, and U-Pass/MCard information. Websites also exist for alternative transportation: www.bike.uwm.edu and http://uwm.edu/sustainability/what-we-do/transportation/
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The multi-function bike.uwm.edu website is a centralized data hub for all things bike/ped. Features include: lists for events, safety considerations, route choice, and campus participatory planning around bike/ped issues.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Currently under review.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
A Green Office Certification resource guide for UWM departments.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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