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Resilience iCAP Team Meeting 4-25-24
Associated Project(s):The Resilience iCAP team met to dicuss current and future objectives for the iCAP.
Meeting Agenda: https://uofi.box.com/s/in2onz24v84he9mztavt8u4f9ceqih14
Resilience iCAP Team Meeting 3-28-24
Associated Project(s):The Resilience iCAP Team met to discuss the Master Biodiversity Plan, review 2020 iCAP Objectives, and create content for the 2025 iCAP kickoff poster.
Meeting Agenda: https://uofi.box.com/s/6qnvds4yindt7o0xjxmvx4icxt6x5suo
iCAP Kickoff Poster content: https://uofi.box.com/s/tutm186z277r7i7rqh19x4o8a5edxm03
2020 iCAP Objectives Evaluation: https://uofi.box.com/s/lxozegioep2o9drfa3v669l0ytlha7qo
Weekly Update: Donation, M/W/F hours
Associated Project(s):All, Slow beginning to the week and a furious finish. Friday was busier than we’ve been in weeks, but we were also down some folks as finals were wrapped up for most people. Made progress on the abandoned bike pile. Habitat for Humanity’s bike rodeo has been a godsend, as we’ve been able to unload some kids/teen-sized bikes on to them in good conscience knowing they’ll be going to a similar cause. We’ve donated nearly a dozen bikes from CBC alone and will probably have more. We’ve received 14 direct donations from folks graduating or not using their bike, going back two weeks.
This week we start our summer hours of M/W/F 2 – 6p.
The numbers:
Visitors: 53
Sales: $678.50
Memberships: 4 for $120
Bikes (refurb): 2 for $275
Tires/tubes: 20 for $158
...Expand »All, Slow beginning to the week and a furious finish. Friday was busier than we’ve been in weeks, but we were also down some folks as finals were wrapped up for most people. Made progress on the abandoned bike pile. Habitat for Humanity’s bike rodeo has been a godsend, as we’ve been able to unload some kids/teen-sized bikes on to them in good conscience knowing they’ll be going to a similar cause. We’ve donated nearly a dozen bikes from CBC alone and will probably have more. We’ve received 14 direct donations from folks graduating or not using their bike, going back two weeks.
This week we start our summer hours of M/W/F 2 – 6p.
The numbers:
Visitors: 53
Sales: $678.50
Memberships: 4 for $120
Bikes (refurb): 2 for $275
Tires/tubes: 20 for $158
Thanks!Jacob Benjamin
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Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterEastern Illinois Foodbank results
Associated Project(s):182 lbs of dry food was donated to Eastern Illinois Foodbank during Dump & Run 2024.
Attached Files:Land & Water iCAP Team April 2024 Meeting
Associated Project(s):The Land & Water iCAP team met on Teams from 1-2 PM on Friday, May 3rd. We reviewed the 2020 objectives and proposed 2025 objectives. Documentation of can be found in Land and Water iCAP 2025 folder of Box linked here: https://uofi.app.box.com/folder/250884767635
Zero Waste iCAP Meeting Minutes 5/3/2024
Associated Project(s):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.
Attached Files:Transportation iCAP Team Meeting 5/1/2024
Associated Project(s):The Transportation iCAP Team had their last meeting of the 2023-24 year on 5/1/2024. The Team discussed the final draft of the DESMAN study report, progress on the 2020 Transportation iCAP objectives, potential 2025 Transportation iCAP goals, the end-of-year report, and priorities for next year. Attached is a link to the meeting recording. Thank you all for a great year! It was a pleasure working with you all :)
Dump & Run 2024 Announcement
Associated Project(s):...Expand »The university’s end-of-the-semester Dump & Run® event returns next week, making it easy for students and others on campus to donate unwanted personal items at the end of the semester.
From Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, eight 20′ x 8′ mobile storage units will be placed near residence halls where individuals can donate extra or gently used items by putting them into bulk boxes inside the containers. Visit the F&S website to view a map of container locations and a list of accepted and prohibited items. Unopened, nonperishable food will also be accepted this year at each site.
All donations will be collected by local participating charities the Eastern
The university’s end-of-the-semester Dump & Run® event returns next week, making it easy for students and others on campus to donate unwanted personal items at the end of the semester.
From Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, eight 20′ x 8′ mobile storage units will be placed near residence halls where individuals can donate extra or gently used items by putting them into bulk boxes inside the containers. Visit the F&S website to view a map of container locations and a list of accepted and prohibited items. Unopened, nonperishable food will also be accepted this year at each site.
All donations will be collected by local participating charities the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County, and Salt & Light. In 2023, more than 19,780 pounds of goods were kept from reaching the landfill and returned to the local circular economy thanks to participants.
Dump & Run is a collaboration between the University YMCA, University Housing, and F&S to achieve campus sustainability goals, such as reaching zero waste targets and preventing trash from reaching waterways and landscapes. For more information, contact Daphne Hulse dlhulse2@illinois.edu, 217-333-7550.
University Property Notice
The transfer of university property will not be allowed. The management or disposal of university-procured items must be in accordance with all applicable State of Illinois and U of I policies and guidelines (e.g., FABweb and the University Surplus Warehouse). For more information about those processes and operations, go to https://www.busfin.uillinois.edu/equipment_management.
Dump & Run is a registered trademark of the University YMCA.
2024 F&S website information
Associated Project(s):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.
Related Pages
Links
Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Information
Waste Transfer Station Tour Form
Documents
The university’s end-of-the-semester Dump & Run ® event is expanding to multiple campus locations to make it easier for students and others at the U of I to donate unwanted personal items (no university property will be allowed) at the end of the semester and prevent useful belongings from reaching the landfill prematurely.
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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.
Related Pages
Links
Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Information
Waste Transfer Station Tour Form
Documents
The university’s end-of-the-semester Dump & Run ® event is expanding to multiple campus locations to make it easier for students and others at the U of I to donate unwanted personal items (no university property will be allowed) at the end of the semester and prevent useful belongings from reaching the landfill prematurely.
From Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12, eight 20’ x 8’mobile storage units will be placed near campus residence halls where students can put surplus or gently used items into bulk boxes inside the containers. Each day, the containers will be open for donations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (see the container locations, schedule, and approved items list below). Throughout the week, the donations will be picked up by local participating charities Salt & Light, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County, the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, and Goodwill.
CONTAINER LOCATIONS
- Barton Hall/Flagg Hall/Weston Hall/Student Dining and Residential Programs Building
- Florida Avenue Residence Halls (Oglesby Hall)
- Hopkins Hall
- Illinois Street Residence Halls (Wardall Hall)
- Lincoln Avenue Residence Halls (Allen Hall)*
- Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls (Babcock Hall)
- Sherman Hall
ACCEPTED ITEMS*
*Please note the transfer of university property will not be allowed. The management or disposal of university-procured items must be in accordance with all applicable State and U of I policies and guidelines (e.g., FABweb and the University Surplus Warehouse). For more information about those processes and operations visit https://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/equipment-management/surplus-warehouse-operations/.
- Accessories (handbags, belts, scarves, hats, etc.)
- Appliances – small to medium size (coffee makers, kettles, mini-fridges, microwaves, etc.)
- Books
- Collectibles/antiques
- Computers and equipment (printers, cables, speakers, hard drives, monitors, etc.)
- Clothing (rips and tears are okay – but must be washed)
- Electronics
- Food (nonperishable, unopened – even if past the expiration date)
- Furniture
- Housewares (dishes, mirrors, decorative accessories, etc.)
- Jewelry
- Linens
- Lamps
- Multimedia (DVDs, CDs, records, etc.)
- Shoes
- TVs (flat screen only)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Broken items (appliances, computers and equipment, furniture, housewares) etc. – anything that is not really in selling condition
- Perishable or opened foods and beverages
- Mattresses or box springs
- Cleaning products
- Hazardous materials (paint, aerosols, chemicals, alcohols)
Weekly Update: Bike donations
Associated Project(s):All, I’ll venture that the rain/cold kept folks away most of the week. I attended an academic lecture about bike lanes on Thursday, and we made some progress on the bike barn clear out on Friday, despite the rain. Interviewed for a summer staff position. Signage/marketing is going up for direct donations of bikes in hopes that’ll lower the abandoned bike numbers. Fingers crossed!
The numbers:
Visitors: 18
Sales: $238
Memberships: 1 for $30
Tire/tube: 1 for $8Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterArbor Day 2024 Celebration
Associated Project(s):The 2024 Arbor Day celebration was unfortunately canceled due to rain. Please check back for a link to our Arbor Day Celebration Website.
Weekly Update: Sustainapalooza, bike rental, Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study Open House
Associated Project(s):All, Sorry for the delay, I was out yesterday. My staff tabled at the Sustainapalooza yesterday on the quad.
Elsewhere, our visitor numbers are creeping up and we had two people originally interested in renting our 1-person bikes but upon further consideration, opted to try out our tandem to great success. Our donations have anecdotally ticked upwards as well, which is fortuitous timing as we had exhausted our supply of used 26” tires.
Just received late notice about the RPC having an outreach/input session this afternoon on the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study, which I’ll publicize to my staff and visitors. The more voices that can provide input, the better.
The numbers:
Visitors: 44
Sales: $682.65
Bikes: 4 for $675
Memberships: 2 for $60
Tires/...Expand »All, Sorry for the delay, I was out yesterday. My staff tabled at the Sustainapalooza yesterday on the quad.
Elsewhere, our visitor numbers are creeping up and we had two people originally interested in renting our 1-person bikes but upon further consideration, opted to try out our tandem to great success. Our donations have anecdotally ticked upwards as well, which is fortuitous timing as we had exhausted our supply of used 26” tires.
Just received late notice about the RPC having an outreach/input session this afternoon on the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study, which I’ll publicize to my staff and visitors. The more voices that can provide input, the better.
The numbers:
Visitors: 44
Sales: $682.65
Bikes: 4 for $675
Memberships: 2 for $60
Tires/tubes: 9 for $68
Thanks!Jacob Benjamin
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Coordinator -- Campus Bike Center2024 Tree Care Plan
Associated Project(s):Attached is the 2024 annual Tree Care Plan.
Attached Files:Weekly Update: bike sale, TBP community ride
Associated Project(s):All, Getting busier with the warmer temps. Working our way through a glut of single speed bikes, which are both easy to fix (thus far; knock on wood) and will be in demand come the fall. We’ve got around 20 or so bikes for sale, but the math is shifting from when we have more time to fix than help to now having more people in than down time to fix up bikes.
Over the weekend The Bike Project held a community ride, which I attended. Great weather for some bumpy road meandering!
The numbers:
Visitors: 26
Sales: $1,047.50
Bikes (refurb): 4 for $685
Memberships: 5 for $150
Tires/tubes: 12 for $96Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterWeekly Digest
Associated Project(s):Rainy weather last week kept our visit numbers down at the beginning of the week. This allowed us some time to fix more bikes, and we’re up to 20 for sale bikes. We’ve also seen an uptick in drop-off repairs.
We had another Bike Center on the Quad event last Friday and that went very well with a reported estimate of a dozen attendees. A success! Even though the team forgot to pack repair stands (whoops!).
Saturday was Sustainapalooza ’25 and we were able to lend a bike for a Smoothie Bike—pedal to blend your smoothie! Happy to be able to facilitate that.
This week we will host another instructional class, this time covering Gear Shifting 101.The numbers:
Visitors: 60
Sales: $461.50
Memberships: 9 for $270
Tires/tubes: 9 for $65Weekly Update: Walking Tour
Associated Project(s):All, Slow week with the bad weather. This week looks better. Friday we’re helping with the Campus Recreation Walking Tour and so will show off our space to some folks that probably wouldn’t visit otherwise—that’ll be fun.
Also have a couple new staff starting this week.
The numbers:
Visitors: 14
Sales: $223.50
Memberships: 2 for $60
Tires/tubes: 4 for $35Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterWeekly Update: Donation, Busier week, Staff training
Associated Project(s):All, It’s April! Busier week over here with the warm spell. Tues/Thurs continue to be slower days and the 4 – 6p side of our hours remain more popular—anecdotally. I’ll dig into the numbers and see if that bears out.
We are also trying out new sales tickets for our bikes, with the hopes that it’ll speed up that process as demand at the computer/square station will increase between our checkouts and the Adv. Rec folks.
We received a large donation on Thursday, which we’ll continue to work through this week. Will also facilitate a staff training for a new hire. Plan to tackle some of the abandoned bikes as well.
The numbers:
Visitors: 38
Sales: $727
Bikes (refurb): 2 for $275
Bikes (B-a-B): 1 for $50
Memberships: 4 for $120
Tires/tubes: 2...Expand »All, It’s April! Busier week over here with the warm spell. Tues/Thurs continue to be slower days and the 4 – 6p side of our hours remain more popular—anecdotally. I’ll dig into the numbers and see if that bears out.
We are also trying out new sales tickets for our bikes, with the hopes that it’ll speed up that process as demand at the computer/square station will increase between our checkouts and the Adv. Rec folks.
We received a large donation on Thursday, which we’ll continue to work through this week. Will also facilitate a staff training for a new hire. Plan to tackle some of the abandoned bikes as well.
The numbers:
Visitors: 38
Sales: $727
Bikes (refurb): 2 for $275
Bikes (B-a-B): 1 for $50
Memberships: 4 for $120
Tires/tubes: 2 for $19Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
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Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterWeekly update: M-F hours, IU sustainability visit
Associated Project(s):All, First week of being open M – F wasn’t blow-the-doors-off-busy. Tuesday was a dud, but Thursday picked up a little. Think it’ll take a little longer to get the word out on our new hours, and of course it’s always weather-dependent to a degree.
We had a visit from Indiana University sustainability folks on Friday, which was good.
This week is business as usual and next week it’ll be April! That undoubtedly will be a busy month.
The numbers:
Visitors: 26Sales: $934.09
Bikes (refurb): 3 for $540Bikes (B-a-B): 1 for $50
Memberships: 6 for $180
Tires/tubes: 10 for $65
Thanks!Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterDump and Run digital graphics
Associated Project(s):Attached Files:
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