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We need to talk about how we're destroying our campus - Article in the Tab UIUC
Associated Project(s):Article written by Mikayla Johnson, a student at UIUC.
Here is a link to the article: https://thetab.com/us/illinois/2016/04/13/need-talk-destroying-campus-1408
Attached Files:Scope Change approved
Associated Project(s):F&S requested a scope change for this project to allow for additional energy savings. SSC approved the request.
Attached Files:Weekly Update
Associated Project(s):Hello all, this past week we ramped up visitors slightly. The weather really hurt attendance, which would have been much higher. We still had people coming in and good attitudes abounded. We sold 2 bikes for $300, 1 build-a-bike for $30, 2 memberships for $50, and grossed $1353.50. We have been storing a lot of things we dont' need, and have lost a lot of space to idle items. This week I realized how limiting this has been and how we need to change our work flow. Also at the member meeting we discussed a front desk area with a host and how many workspaces benefit from this. Since we have a membership database promised to be coming soon I built a front desk area to capitalize on this. I...Expand »
Hello all, this past week we ramped up visitors slightly. The weather really hurt attendance, which would have been much higher. We still had people coming in and good attitudes abounded. We sold 2 bikes for $300, 1 build-a-bike for $30, 2 memberships for $50, and grossed $1353.50. We have been storing a lot of things we dont' need, and have lost a lot of space to idle items. This week I realized how limiting this has been and how we need to change our work flow. Also at the member meeting we discussed a front desk area with a host and how many workspaces benefit from this. Since we have a membership database promised to be coming soon I built a front desk area to capitalize on this. I reorganized the back and threw out a lot of useless junk. The space is much more open now and we have more room to work and store useful items like tools and bikes. We held a 3 speed hub class which was requested by at least 10 separate individuals, but no one attended. I will be looking into a remedy. I was able to update a good portion of the shops reports thanks to all the time freed up by Lily's hard work. Lily and I continued our work on getting a sponsored donation site for the residents halls so normally abandoned bikes can be directly donated saving us all a lot of work and headaches. We got a few bikes built, but were slow because of large donations and other projects.
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This week I plan on continuing to update the shop's reports. I will be working with Lily on presenting the cargo bike to FAA. They had a change in leadership and some other set backs so we are restarting the relationship with a cool bike demo and presentation. Lily's heading this up so I will be supporting her. I will be trying to get some more bikes out of the warehouse and processed in anticipation of the spring cutting. Lily is working with the residence halls on the donation event, and doing most of the planning work, but I may go to some of the meetings since I will be in charge of the implementation of the event. I'm going to seek the assistance of Lily in ways to promote the Thursday afternoon classes. I will also be sending out information on the wheel building class this week.
From the Campus Bike Center,
James RoedlCampus Honored with Tree Campus USA Recognition
Associated Project(s):The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was honored today with 2015 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Tree Campus USA is a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to acknowledge colleges and universities for successful campus forest management initiatives and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Currently, only 10% of four-year, degree-granting campuses nationally have achieved this prestigious certification.
A Campus Tree Advisory Committee was established in 2015 to help seek this designation and act as an advisory body to Facilities & Services (F&S) whose Grounds department is responsible for the...Expand »The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was honored today with 2015 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Tree Campus USA is a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to acknowledge colleges and universities for successful campus forest management initiatives and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Currently, only 10% of four-year, degree-granting campuses nationally have achieved this prestigious certification.
A Campus Tree Advisory Committee was established in 2015 to help seek this designation and act as an advisory body to Facilities & Services (F&S) whose Grounds department is responsible for the maintenance of more than 20,000 trees on campus.http://www.fs.illinois.edu/resources/news-announcements/2016/04/07/arbor...
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Associated Project(s):The iCAP Working Group (iWG) met on March 30th, 2016, to discuss the recommendation EGen003 PPA Term and started the assessment. iWG's official recommendation was:
"We understand that the University is currently advocating for state legislative relief from a number of procurement-related restrictions, and we recommend that the University include in this effort a request to eliminate the 10-year limit on Power Purchase Agreements. If successful, this would allow (but not require) our campus and Prairieland Energy, Inc. to enter into long-term Power Purchase Agreements for renewable energy (including electricity and other renewable fuels) which may offer more favorable terms, perhaps even being less expensive than traditional energy...Expand »
The iCAP Working Group (iWG) met on March 30th, 2016, to discuss the recommendation EGen003 PPA Term and started the assessment. iWG's official recommendation was:
"We understand that the University is currently advocating for state legislative relief from a number of procurement-related restrictions, and we recommend that the University include in this effort a request to eliminate the 10-year limit on Power Purchase Agreements. If successful, this would allow (but not require) our campus and Prairieland Energy, Inc. to enter into long-term Power Purchase Agreements for renewable energy (including electricity and other renewable fuels) which may offer more favorable terms, perhaps even being less expensive than traditional energy options."
See the attached file for the complete assessment of this recommendation with comments from all the iWG members.
See SWATeam recommendation EGen003 PPA Term here.
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Associated Project(s):Hello all, This past week was busy. We lots of folks coming in to fix their bikes, but the weather made it weird some days we were empty others we had a 15 minute wait for repair stands. We saw a lot of new faces, and made some new friends. The shop sold 4 bikes for $630, 1 build-a-bike for $35, 5 student memberships for $125, 1 community membership for $40, and grossed $1517. I talked to some of the people involved in the cargo bike loans, but was unable to get any progress yet. I was unable to build a new desk welcome area, but did acquire a commercial hook wall for free!
This week I will be working on meeting with people for the cargo bike program, and getting things ready for the residents hall donation...Expand »Hello all, This past week was busy. We lots of folks coming in to fix their bikes, but the weather made it weird some days we were empty others we had a 15 minute wait for repair stands. We saw a lot of new faces, and made some new friends. The shop sold 4 bikes for $630, 1 build-a-bike for $35, 5 student memberships for $125, 1 community membership for $40, and grossed $1517. I talked to some of the people involved in the cargo bike loans, but was unable to get any progress yet. I was unable to build a new desk welcome area, but did acquire a commercial hook wall for free!
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This week I will be working on meeting with people for the cargo bike program, and getting things ready for the residents hall donation program. I will also build more bikes to sell.
From the Campus Bike Center,
James Roedlsenate resolution in support of 2015 iCAP
Associated Project(s):Ben McCall gave a short presentation for the Faculty Senate about the iCAP, its history, and its energy-related objectives. There were a few questions, followed by rather surprising applause and a very kind thank-you from the Chancellor.
A resolution from the Senate Committee on Campus Operations in support of the 2015 iCAP and recommending "that the administration make it a top priority to allocate funding and human resources to the full and rapid implementation of the goals of the 2015 Illinois Climate Action Plan while maintaining the tradition of excellence in scholarly activities that define the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a world-leading research and teaching institution" passed unanimously!!
meter to be installed
Associated Project(s):We are going to place a temporary strap on meter and keep it in place until after 5-15-16.
Bike Census 2016
Associated Project(s):Thank you for last year when you volunteered to count bikes with us!
I am reaching out to let you know about this year coming Bicycle Census. Your help goes a long way each census.
We are counting bikes from 10-11am on Wednesday, April 20.
If you can't count then, we are looking for a few people to count the bike racks at a couple of residence halls at either 7 am or 7 pm on Wednesday April 20. If you are willing to count then, please indicate this at the bottom of the form. You will still need to come to one of the orientation sessions, so we can give you a map, instructions, and make sure you know how to use the GIS app for your smart phone.
I've invited you to fill out the form April 20, 2016 U of I Campus Bicycle Census Volunteer Form. To...Expand »Thank you for last year when you volunteered to count bikes with us!
I am reaching out to let you know about this year coming Bicycle Census. Your help goes a long way each census.
We are counting bikes from 10-11am on Wednesday, April 20.
If you can't count then, we are looking for a few people to count the bike racks at a couple of residence halls at either 7 am or 7 pm on Wednesday April 20. If you are willing to count then, please indicate this at the bottom of the form. You will still need to come to one of the orientation sessions, so we can give you a map, instructions, and make sure you know how to use the GIS app for your smart phone.
I've invited you to fill out the form April 20, 2016 U of I Campus Bicycle Census Volunteer Form. To fill it out, visit:
http://goo.gl/forms/KA5eA3r4x3If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out in Google Forms.
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Associated Project(s):Hello all,
A quick update about classes, the Campus Bike Center is working on holding 2 classes a month on Thursday afternoons. At avoid sending too many e-mails we will be posting them on facebook and our webpage.
Next week Thursday April 7th from 1 to 2 pm our staff member Marty Miller will be hosting a class on Sturmey Archer 3 spd hubs at the Campus Bike Center.
Early May we will announce a wheel building class. If you want to build wheels keep your eyes out for a sign up sheet.
This Wednesday April 6th at 6:30 pm at the Urbana location we will be having a shop clean up night. We have been working hard to organize and clean the space. If everyone comes and helps out we can bring the shop to a whole new level of clean.
Best,
James RoedlNews items about the Revolving Loan Fund
Dads Association grant program
Associated Project(s):The Dads Association activities to help fund and aid worthy projects that promote the safety, guidance, care and well being of students attending the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Grants in the amount of $500 - $2,000 will be awarded, for the 2016-2017 academic year, based on need as determined by the Dads Association. RSOs and not for profit associations that have projects or programs requiring financial support are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is May 13, 2016.
Please visit
for more information and application information.
Campus Cargo Bicycle Update
Associated Project(s):Campus Bicycle Center now has had a cargo bicycle for several months and the bicycle has completed its residency at the Main Library.
Upon return from the Library, the Cargo Bicycle received very positive feedback and the Campus Bicycle Center and Transportation Demand Management is now working with the Main Library contact, Eric Mosher, to purchase their very own cargo bicycle.
This bicycle willreplace a truck or van delivery of transferred books between libraries on campus.
Weekly Update
Associated Project(s):Hello all, This past week was super chill. We had a steady trickle of people come in and it was a good mood. I was able to build some bikes and the stable is bust'n with rad steeds. I was able to clean and organize the shop to an even greater level. I am trying to make it more accessible to new comers. I was able to catch up on some work which was nice.
This week I plan on setting up some new fixtures in the shop and maybe building a sign in/register desk area so we can have a host greet people, sign them in, check them out, and register their bikes.
From the Campus Outpost,
James RoedliWG meeting agenda March 30, 2016
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:iWG meeting meeting March 30, 2016
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):The SWATeam continued the discussion about its Big Picture Recommendation for energy conservation regarding the Campus Master Plan. Students reported their findings on what undergraduates want to see on energy displays in campus buildings. Smaller updates on fume hood efficiency efforts and Illini Lights Out followed. Green Labs Initiative intern Natalie Pelekh attended this meeting to present her research on Green Labs programs at other schools and to discuss factors that need consideration before launching our own Green Labs program.
Attached Files:Consultation group meeting
Associated Project(s):Dr. Emily Heaton from Iowa State will be talking about the biomass project at Univ. of Iowa.
Time : April 1st, 12-1pm.
Location : iSEE conference room 358. National Soybean Research Laboratory 1101 W Peabody Dr, Urbana, ILEPA grant opportunity
Associated Project(s):For those of you interested in stormwater management/water treatment/reuse - this maybe of interest
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
FY16 Region 05 Wetland Program Development Grants
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=282498
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