SSC funds Red Bison micro grant
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SSC funds a Red Bison micro grant, purchasing landscaping equipment.
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SSC Funds LED Farming Micro Grant
Associated Project(s):The objective of this project is to find out the relationship between the position of the LED lighting and plant growth. As a final product this student team will design and create an optimal LED plant pot that is aesthetically pleasing using 3D printing.
Full Committee Biweekly Meeting - 11.29.18
Associated Project(s):SSC convened on November 29th to discuss the LED Farming micro grant proposal, Step 2 voting details, and the idea of increasing the two fees.
SSC funds Eco Illini Supermileage
Associated Project(s):Eco Illini Supermileage is a Registered Student Organization that designs and builds a prototype gasoline vehicle. Their focus is to make a vehicle as fuel efficient as possible and to compete in competitions such as the Shell Eco Marathon (SEM) and SAE Supermileage.
SSC funds Davenport Hall carbon garden
Associated Project(s):This garden will engage and train undergraduates in carbon reduction measures, as it will be maintained by undergraduate students in the Brinkworth lab and in the Department of Anthropology. These efforts include composting lab members’ food waste and developing a "Carbon Garden" on campus.
Full Committee Biweekly Meeting - 11.16.18
Associated Project(s):SSC convened on Friday, November 16th to discuss the Red Bison micro grant, project visibility, and the Yale carbon tax.
Full Biweekly Meeting 10.29.18
Associated Project(s):SSC convened on Monday, October 29th to discuss the voting meeting and the definition of sustainability.
iWG Meeting Minutes October 26th, 2018
Associated Project(s):Attached are the meeting minutes from the iWG meeting that was held on October 26th, 2018.
SSC Step 1 Voting Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):SSC held its Step 1 voting meeting on October 20, 2018. The committee allocated funding to four student-led projects and passed 19 proposals to Step 2.
Happy Sustainability Week!!
Associated Project(s):Join iSEE, the Student Sustainability Committee and Facilities & Services for a "plogging" fun run/walk, a tour of Abbott Power Plant, a celebration event with organizations and RSOs that includes the Energy Conservation Incentive Program awards and updates on Illinois Climate Action Plan goals, a socially responsible inve
Full Committee Biweekly Meeting - 9.27.18
Associated Project(s):The Student Sustainability Committee convened on September 27, 2018, for a biweekly meeting. Topics included evaluation strategies, the role of faculty/staff advisors, as well as upcoming events.
iWG Meeting Minutes September 17th, 2018
Associated Project(s):Attached are the meeting minutes from the iWG meeting that was held on September 17th, 2018. Several SWATeam recommendations were assessed.
SSC approves micro grant - SSLC guest lecture series
Associated Project(s):SSC has voted to approve the $500 micro grant proposal for a guest lecture series with the contingency that this grant is considered seed funding and not ongoing financial support. In accordance with our fee mandates, the funding cannot go towards, food, travel, or lodging. Thus, this grant supports the honorarium and/or venue fees.
Biweekly Meeting - September 13, 2018
Associated Project(s):Attached are the meeting minutes to the biweekly meeting on September 13, 2018.
18S Semesterly Report - FSHN Projects
Associated Project(s):Spring 2018 semesterly report submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee for the hand sink replacement, tortilla expansion, juicing processing, pumpkin puree, and extrusion expansion projects.
18S Semesterly Report - Local Grains and Locally Processed Foods for Dining Services
Associated Project(s):Spring 2018 report submitted to SSC for the Local Grains and Locally Processed Foods for Dining Services project.
SSC Info Session/Showcase
Associated Project(s):SSC hosted an info session/showcase to explain our funding options to prospective applicants.
Full Committee Retreat - 8.25.18
Associated Project(s):Attached are the minutes from the Fall 2018 SSC retreat, which includes activities completed, internal resolutions passed, and elected officers. This event took place in collaboration with SSLC and iSEE.
18S Semesterly Report - Red Oak Rain Garden
Associated Project(s):Spring 2018 semesterly report submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee for the Red Oak Rain Garden 2.0 project.
Final Report Submitted to SSC - Freezer Challenge
Associated Project(s):The final report submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee for the Freezer Challenge project. UIUC took first place in the 2018 International Laboratory Freezer Challenge Academic Organization category.