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Presentation of Environmental Stewardship Award
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WKU is seeking LEED Certification for the new College of Education and Behavioral Sciences building.
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Solar smoothies at the Earth Day Festival
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Molly Kerby and band at the Earth Day Festival
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Earth Day 2010 at WKU
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Guthrie glows green for 40th anniversary of Earth Day
Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Office of Sustainability to promote a culture of sustainability at WKU, integrating principles of ecological integrity and social equity into academics, practices, and partnerships. Our goal is to ensure that WKU is an institution that provides innovative solutions to global challenges, prepares students as engaged and responsible citizens, and observes best practices in campus operations and services.
Sustainability at WKU in the news:
- Economics faculty members win Best Paper Award for 'Sustainable Budgeting'Read story.
- University works to increase sustainability Read the story.
- More than 5,000 items collected in third annual 'Lighten Your Load' drive Read the story.
- WKYU-PBS adds 'green' lighting; governor first guest in new studio Read the story.
Want to get involved in greening Big Red? Contact the Office of Sustainability!
Sustainability Tip of the Week
Green your campus catered events! Work with WKU Catering to green your catered events by choosing such options as: using pitchers of water (rather than bottled), china dinnerware (rather than disposables), local foods when possible, and requesting recycling bins.
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