Archive - Description of the Implement Bikeway Network from Campus Bike Plan project
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The Campus Bike Network will be implemented in the short-term with incremental steps that are available within previously funded projects.
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Engagement SWATeam Meeting
Associated Project(s):On December 10, the Engagement SWATeam met to discuss progress within each of its subteams:
1. Sustainability education and training requirements for new students and faculty
2. Creating a roadmap of sustainability infrastructure at UIUC and researching initiatives of other universities which have been successful in sustainability engagement
3. Creating and implementing a GivePulse channel for iSEE under the UIUC account
4. Promoting the Green Events program at the Illini Union
Meeting minutes are attached below.
Attached Files:Daily Illini article about impacts of covid-19 on iCAP
Associated Project(s):The Daily Illini published an article about the impacts of covid-19 on the campus sustainability efforts. One key message is that, even with some delays associated with the pandemic, we are still determined to move forward. The conclusion of the article says:
Mohamed Attalla, executive director of Facilities and Services, said there are lots of initiatives to reach carbon neutrality in terms of energy and hopes to reach 400,000 metric tons of CO2 this year.
Attalla said the addition of a third solar farm, advances in geothermal energy and research in carbon capture contribute to achieving carbon neutrality and that long-term, COVID-19 should not be a problem.
“Maybe we’re behind a little in implementing some projects, but we’ll be able to catch up,” he said. “I don’t think there will be a long-term impact on the iCAP implementation.”
White also said she doesn’t anticipate any long-term problems with achieving the iCAP goals and believes it’s important for the University to lead by example when it comes to sustainability.
“I really believe that accomplishing the iCAP goals is something we can do, we need to do and we will do,” she said.
“Climate change isn’t waiting for us,” Edwards said. “(The University is) the laboratory for science, for humanities, for arts … all those kinds of things show what is possible of humanity.”
“If we’re going to call ourselves leaders, then we need to lead,” he said.
https://dailyillini.com/covid-10/2020/12/08/covid-19-pandemic-impacts-un...
eweek announcement
Associated Project(s):Instructors Get Course Development Funding to Incorporate Sustainability
The 2021 Levenick Teaching Sustainability Fellowship offers funding for U of I instructors to integrate sustainability components into an existing course ($1,000) or develop a new course with a sustainability focus ($2,000). To maximize student reach, iSEE especially encourages applications from instructors of 100- and 200-level courses. Read more and apply at go.illinois.edu/LevTeachingFellows
Tony Mancuso • Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE)
12/4 Zero Waste SWATeam Meeting
Associated Project(s):Attached are the meeting minutes and chat log of the Zero Waste SWATeam on 12/4/2020.
The following were discussed:
- SSC Letter of Support for Illini Union Shadowbox Recycling project
- Vermicomposting
- Composting
- NASEM Circular Economy Conference
- Food Literacy Project
Attached Files:Engagement SWATeam Meeting
Associated Project(s):The Engagement SWATeam members met on November 20 with Eric Green (Education SWATeam) to discuss first-year sustainability education recommendations. Topics discussed included working recommendations for a sustainability module in college 100-level courses, a mandatory sustainability training, and a sustainability general education requirement, all of which are currently being investigated by the Education SWATeam. Additionally, discussion of successful sustainability engagement principles led to a forming of two sub-teams to work towards recommendations within our committee:
1) Led by co-chair Ann Witmer: Creating a roadmap of current sustainability-focused projects that are going on and connections we can utilize to make future recommendations more effective
2) Led by co-chair Robert McKim: Creating a sustainability 100 for individual colleges or one-size fits all model
Meeting minutes are also attached below.
Attached Files:Energy SWATeam Meeting Minutes from 11-17-20
Associated Project(s):On November 17th, the Energy iCAP Team met to discuss student, staff, and chair priorities for forming new recommendations. The team decided on starting to develop three different recommendations in the future:
(1) Requiring campus buildings to comply with state Energy Code Compliance;
(2) Encouraging labs on campus to save energy;
(3) Educating students in residence halls about reducing energy consumption.
Agenda, meeting minutes, and chat log are attached.
Attached Files:Revolving Loan Fund: Special Project Vote for State Farm Center
Associated Project(s):The following email was sent on November 16, 2020 to the RLF Selection Committee:
Revolving Loan Fund Selection Committee,
I want to thank everybody again for your participation in the previous selection process. With the completion of that vote, the RLF fund source still has approximately $300,000+ available and a time sensitive submission from DIA has been received recently. The project being submitted is for a Retro-Commissioning (RCx) effort at the State Farm Center. RCx efforts see great results under normal operating conditions, but with the pandemic, significant savings could be realized now that many events are being cancelled and the facility is not being utilized at its full capacity. The request is for $250K and could see a payback of less than 2 years. Please see the attached document for more information.
We don’t necessarily need to score this project, all we need is a majority decision (yes or no) to approve.
I ask that you please reply with your individual yes (in support of funding) or no (decline funding approval) votes before November 26, 2020 (10 days away).
... Thank you again for your continued support of the RLF program.
See the attached file to read details about the Retro-Commissioning (RCx) for the State Farm Center.
Attached Files:11/13 Zero Waste SWATeam Meeting
Associated Project(s):Attached are the meeting minutes and chat from the Zero Waste SWATeam meeting on 11/13.
Discussed were the following topics:
- Update: Adopt-a-highway/Clean-up Program
- Composting Partnership: Alex Poltorak of Urban Canopy
- Student Project: Vermiculture Composting
- Grind2Energy Additional Scope
- Food Literacy Project
- Update: Clean Plate Program
- Purchasing Sustainability Update
11/13 Zero Waste SWATeam Meeting
Associated Project(s):Attached are the meeting minutes and chat from the Zero Waste SWATeam meeting on 11/13.
Discussed were the following topics:
- Update: Adopt-a-highway/Clean-up Program
- Composting Partnership
- Student Project: Vermicompost
- Novel Scope Addition: Grind2Energy
- Update: Food Literacy Project
- Update: Clean Plate Program
- Update: Sustainability within Purchasing (Website & Protocols)
Attached Files:Engagement Team Meeting 3
Associated Project(s):The Engagement SWATeam met on Friday, November 6 to formulate and condense potential recommendations in addressing Chapter 7 Objectives. Below are a list of current proposed objectives and the associated meeting minutes:
- New ways to support student environmental organizations
- Using Sustainability Training (https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/1_poty17ok) as a way to get feedback from students, staff, and faculty about their views on sustainability on our campus and to promote engagement
- Creating sustainability-focused GivePulse channel
- Routine and regular (quarterly) Massmail by campus leaders at all levels in support of sustainability initiatives
- Ensure all professionally focused degree programs provide students with an understanding of the consequences of climate change and the goal of living sustainably, as these matters pertain to the profession in question
- Sustainability book of the month
Attached Files:Revolving Loan Fund to do RCx at the State Farm Center
Associated Project(s):The attached proposal is for funding from the Revolving Loan Fund to do RCx at the State Farm Center. This project is expected to cost $250,000 and pay for itself in energy savings within two years of completion.
Attached Files:Research news about organic agriculture
Associated Project(s):The U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative awarded a $2M grant to the University of Illinois and collaborators to "develop improved seed corn tailored to the needs of the rapidly growing organic industry." Martin Bohn will lead the project.
-- From: https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/812995663.html
10/30 Transportation SWATeam Meeting
Associated Project(s):Attached are the meeting minutes and chat from the Zero Waste SWATeam meeting on 10/30.
Discussed were the following topics:
- Air Travel Emissions Offsetting
- Campus Master Plan
- Campus Bike Plan
- Fleet Replacement Plans
- Reduce Driving on Campus and SOVs
- Commuter Program
Attached Files:Well-o-Ween campaign by Campus Recreation: Active Transportation
Associated Project(s):View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Illini Campus Recreation (@illinoiscampusrec) on Oct 27, 2020 at 1:09pm PDT
Link to planting brochures
Illinois Monarch Project- SIGN THE PLEDGE!
Associated Project(s):The Illinois Monarch project is an organization that collaborates with both public and private partners, interacting on all levels for the protection and the enhancement of habitats that support monarch butterflies and other pollinators. This project calls for the involvement from individuals to whole cities, with the goal of adding 150 million new milkweed stems to Illinois’ landscape by 2038!
As an individual, I call onto you to also sign this pledge and get involved to support our state’s insect!
See here for a link to the pledge:
http://illinoismonarchproject.org/pledge/
In addition to signing the pledge, I encourage you to also take the time to look deeper into all the great work this organization has done and plans to do: http://illinoismonarchproject.org/
Campus Sustainability Celebration
Associated Project(s):iSEE and F&S are excited to invite you to the Campus Sustainability Celebration 2020! This is an annual event that is especially exciting this year with the signing ceremony of the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) 2020, (once every five years) and the presentation of energy conservation and Freezer Challenge awards. Everyone is invited and encouraged to stay afterward for a social-hour!
Campus Sustainability Celebration
October 20, 3 pm • Map
Meredith Moore • Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment
This opportunity is available online. Research news for BlueWaters Supercomputer
Associated Project(s):Applications are now being accepted for time on Blue Waters supercomputer. One of the world's most powerful computing systems, more than 16 million node-hours were allocated to campus projects over the last year. This is the final year of operations; submission deadline is November 2.
--From: https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/1581349436.html
Research News about regenerative ag.
Associated Project(s):The recently launched Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Initiative (IRAI) brings together Illinois researchers and stakeholders across the U.S. to "create agriculture and food systems resilient to climate change, improve soil and water quality, and enhance food security." IRAI will offer seed grants to interdisciplinary research teams, and an informational webinar will be held on October 30.
-- From: https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/1581349436.html
