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Land and Water April Monthly Meeting Minutes and Notes
Associated Project(s):This month, the Land and Water team had their monthly meeting on Friday, April 4, at 9:00 am on a Teams video call. Linked below is the meeting agenda with the meeting notes from what the team discussed. Additionally, a recording of the meeting is linked in the agenda.
Attached Files:Learn About the Campus' New Rainwater Management Program
Associated Project(s):The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Rainwater Management Program showcases a future vision for the campus that emphasizes the importance of rainwater retention and replenishment. The goal is to transition from the traditional viewpoint of stormwater runoff as a maintenance issue to one that envisions rainwater as an asset to preserve, harness and celebrate. Learn more about the program’s release in a virtual forum on from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. Preregistration is required to attend the webinar. The RMP was funded by the Student Sustainability Committee.
Learn About the Campus' New Rainwater Management Program
April 2, 3–4 pm
Betsy Richardson • Facilities & Services
iCAP Energy Meeting March 2025
Associated Project(s):The Energy Team had their March meeting on Thursday, March 6th, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. We welcomed a new member and had a hybrid meeting. The focus was on the Building Occupancy Engagement Pilot Program. We discussed the way forward and different ways to engage occupants. Strategies like involving student groups, sending out surveys, and scheduling one-on-one meetings with building managers were discussed. Updates on the solar rooftop project and involving the athletics department in the pilot program were shared as well. The meeting minutes are attached!
Attached Files:02.20 Engagement Team Meeting
Associated Project(s):The meeting covered several key updates and discussions on sustainability initiatives. The Chair provided updates on the Green Training Program survey, seeking feedback on student engagement strategies. The Vice Chair discussed efforts for a greener campus, including outreach to Greek Life. The Clerk emphasized the importance of in-person meetings and marketing materials. Guest speakers highlighted upcoming events like Sustainapalooza and Illinifest, stressing the logistical challenges and opportunities for student involvement. Discussions included promotional outreach, sustainability projects such as Greener Chapters yard signs and low-maintenance greenery at ISR, and the importance of connecting sustainability efforts across campus. Additionally, engagement team members offered support for these initiatives, and an approved course for next semester was announced. Adam encouraged members to consider speaking at the sustainability film festival.
Attached Files:iCAP Energy Meeting February 2025
Associated Project(s):The Energy Team had their February meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6th, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. We discussed updates on the solar rooftop project, focusing on the Krannert Art Museum as a potential installation site. The team also explored funding opportunities, including the Illinois Climate Bank’s new loan program for energy efficiency projects. Additional topics included occupant engagement initiatives, lab energy optimization, and potential participation in the Engineering Open House. The meeting minutes are attached!
Our next meeting is March 13th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM.
Attached Files:Engagement Team Meeting
Associated Project(s):The meeting covered updates on the Greener Campus (GC) initiative, including efforts to promote office certification and introduce decals for visibility. There was discussion on engaging Greek Life in sustainability efforts, with suggested contacts for outreach. The Sustainapalooza committee, represented by Kathrine Bruce and Liesl Schrag, provided an event overview and discussed promotional efforts such as digital signage, outreach to department heads, and MTD bus advertisements. Laurinda introduced a wildlife-centered gardening project under the Illinois Prairie Garden initiative, presenting engagement opportunities like prairie conservation and plant sales. Additional sustainability events were highlighted, including a short film event during Earth Week. Action items included Brigid coordinating scheduling and outreach, Quinn working on GC decals and office engagement, and all members providing feedback on marketing materials, brainstorming engagement strategies, and filling out a scheduling poll.
Attached Files:Land and Water Team October Monthly Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):The Land and Water team had their monthly October meeting on Friday, October 25th, at 9 am on Teams. The minutes and notes from the meeting are attached.
Attached Files:iCAP Energy Meeting November 2024
Associated Project(s):The Energy Team met on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. We provided updates on building energy efficiency efforts, explored occupant engagement strategies, and continued progress on solar rooftop initiatives. A draft recommendation for campus-wide energy upgrades was reviewed, and we discussed the upcoming agrivoltaic solar project. The meeting minutes are attached!
Our next meeting is December 10th, 3:30 - 4:30 PM.
Attached Files:iCAP Energy Meeting October 2024
Associated Project(s):The Energy Team had their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. We discussed solar rooftop project progress, reviewed funding opportunities for sustainability projects, and explored improvements to campus energy dashboards. Other topics included state-mandated LED transitions and occupant comfort strategies in campus buildings. The meeting minutes are attached!
Our next meeting is November 12th, 3:30 - 4:30 PM.
Attached Files:Introduction to iCAP portal
Associated Project(s):Sarthak gave Karina a brief introduction to the iCAP portal and a short training on how to edit or add a new project update and updating project metrics.
iCAP Energy Meeting September 2024
Associated Project(s):The Energy Team had their first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. We introduced team objectives for the semester, reviewed ongoing rooftop solar feasibility studies, and discussed occupant engagement programs to promote sustainable energy practices. The meeting minutes are attached!
Attached Files:Energy Farm Solar Array Dashboard
Associated Project(s):Please see the included link to the live dashboard of the Energy Farms Agrivoltaic Solar Array. This link also includes data for the Geothermal and traditional HVAC at the farm.
iCAP Portal Training for Sustainable Transportation Interns
Associated Project(s):Quinn Connolly trained Sepideh Azizi and Myra Stevens on the iCAP portal on 5/22/24.
04/17/24 Update
Associated Project(s):05/13/24 Update
Associated Project(s):We are using the blue bags in all the buildings. That is the expectation but it is possible a few here and there use black bags in containers as we had some complaints on the size didn’t fit.
Thanks
Mark Kuehl
Hi Mark,
Do you know what the status of the colored bag transition is across the residence halls? E.g., how many have transitioned so far?Thank you,
DaphneSummer interns started at F&S
Associated Project(s):Myra Stevens, rising Junior in Urban & Regional Planning, and Sepideh Azizi, a rising second year Masters in Urban Planning, started their summer internship at F&S in the Transportation Demand Management (under Capital Programs) department.
Engagement iCAP Team Meeting Minutes 04-18-2024
Associated Project(s):The iCAP Engagement Team met on 04/18/2024 to review 2020 objectives, and discuss iCAP 2025 planning. The team will continue to add to the living documents and finalize them in May. The team also discussed the upcoming Sustainapalooza event.
Attached Files:iSEE building feasibility study committee
Associated Project(s):Sending on behalf of iSEE Director Madhu Khanna:
Morgan,
The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) is exploring a dedicated building to raise the profile of iSEE on campus and provide space for the institute to grow and expand sustainability research, education and operational support. I would like you to be part of the committee we are assembling to give feedback during the building feasibility study.
This committee will help shape the way the physical space can facilitate building multi-disciplinary research teams, hosting classes for the sustainability minor, supporting sustainability student groups, and overall, being a hub for sustainability activity on campus.
The feasibility study was recently approved and a design firm has been selected. We anticipate meeting monthly through the Spring semester.
If you accept this invitation then you will receive a formal charge letter from VCRI Martinis. You may also delegate this to a colleague or staff member if appropriate. Please respond by December 22. Thank you for your consideration.
Elizabeth A. Murphy
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Sure, no problem.
Morgan White
iSEE Campus Sustainability Team Meeting notes
Associated Project(s):Notes from our Campus Sustainability team meeting are attached.
Actions:
Miriam reaching back out to Ball State for more info on their program
Jen reaching out to DIA for a mtg-some direct requests for signage, staff support for recycling collection, getting volunteers
Morgan asked F&S to do an analysis of what could be accomplished with current $$ from carbon credit sales
Ask Daphne to look into options for SFC bins
Morgan would like for Madhu to speak to Paul Ellinger for his perspective on the carbon credit sales
Jen to reach out to Lowa and Alma about water quality testing
Miriam working to set up time with SSLC in Jan for a touch base meeting
-Elizabeth
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