Housing Department Projects

This collection lists the projects related to the Housing Department.

Project Listing

Theme	Project	Status
Energy	Wassaja Hall: LEED Gold	Completed
Engagement	Illinois Biodiesel Initiative (IBI)	In Progress
Land and Water	LAR Native Plants	In Progress
Land and Water	Green Roof on Illinois Street Residence Hall	Completed
Reporting Progress	Green Restaurant Certification	In Progress
Zero Waste	Recycling Bins Pilot at Ikenberry	Completed
Zero Waste	Dump and Run	Ongoing
Zero Waste	Food Literacy Project	In Progress
Zero Waste	Grind2Energy	Ongoing

Sustainability Short Film Festival

6/27/2025

The Sustainability Living Learning Community held a shorts film festival on April 19th.

See attached a presentation given to attendees about sustainability education and opportunities.
YMCA Dump & Run Numbers

8/26/2024

During the Aug. 5 - Aug. 17 collections we had roughly 280 donation drop offs (increased over last year by about 30)
Update from Thurman

6/5/2024

The Food Literacy Project is currently on hold.
05/03/24 Update

5/19/2024

Hi Daphne,

Have you had any discussion with Housing dining about piloting composting in their catering operations?

I believe we could encourage them to lead a pilot for that.

Thanks,
Media Outlet Coverage

5/19/2024

WCIA: UI Students donate unwanted dorm items for annual Dump and Run
Eastern Illinois Foodbank results

5/13/2024

182 lbs of dry food was donated to Eastern Illinois Foodbank during Dump & Run 2024.
Zero Waste iCAP Meeting Minutes 5/3/2024

5/3/2024

The Zero Waste iCAP team met on 5/3/2024 to finalize end-of-year tasks. Group members reviewed their recommendations for the 2025 iCAP, and outlined priorities for AY 2024-25.
2024 F&S website information

5/1/2024

2024 Dump & Run

Apr 12, 2024 | 9:36 am

Recycling containers will be available at the end-of-the-semester to take unneeded, gently used personal items.
Dump & Run 2024 Announcement

5/1/2024
Dump and Run digital graphics

3/22/2024