Seigle Hall receives LEED certification
The Harry and Susan Seigle Hall has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED rating system is a third-party certification program for the design, construction and operation of environmentally friendly buildings. Seigle Hall, which opened last fall, is the fourth LEED-certified building on the […]
Making an impact
Photo by David KilperLorraine Goffe-Rush, director of human resources since 2006, works with the University community to ensure the work environment fosters productive, happy and healthy employees.
Of note
Ellen Damschen, Ph.D.,
Sarah C.R. Elgin, Ph.D.,
James L. Gibson, Ph.D.,
Melissa Jonson-Reid, Ph.D., and more…
Introducing new faculty members
The following are among the new faculty members at the University. Others will be introduced periodically in this space.
Green Your Office
Small items like caps and lids can be recycled along with containers, as can Post-its, envelope inserts, staples, clips and labels with paper, so leave them on when recycling.
Grass roof on South 40 promotes sustainability, adds green space
Photo by Joe AngelesAn environmentally friendly “green roof” — containing grass, native plants and approximately 110,000 pounds of soil — opened last week on the South 40 House. The roof shelters a loading dock, kitchen and other areas of the South 40 House’s southern lower level.
On the corner
Photo by David KilperA worker installs one of seven wind turbines on the roof of the University’s Corner Building on Skinker and Delmar boulevards Sept. 18.
Introducing new faculty members
The following are among the new faculty members at the University. Others will be introduced periodically in this space.
Kunal Agrawal, Ph.D.,
Jung-Tsung Shen, Ph.D.
Of note
Ursula W. Goodenough, Ph.D.,
Alexander Meshik, Ph.D.,
James G. Miller, Ph.D., and more…
Look here for ‘Green Tips’ from the Office of Sustainability
Recycle only clean containers. Food and contaminants can affect the quality of recycled plastic by attracting vermin. When possible, rinse containers used for food and drink, or at a minimum, empty liquids and use a napkin to wipe visible food residues.
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