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Water Bottle Filling Info
Associated Project(s):Hi Jen,
CC’ed is the team of ENG 177 students who are working on the survey for water bottle filling stations. Can you send them the map of locations?
Also, do you happen to know who they might reach out to at F&S to get a quote on installation costs, or do you have that information?
Thanks,
Eric Green
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Hi Eric and ENG 177 students!
I attached the most up-to-date map of bottle filling stations. I also attached a spreadsheet with the inventory for campus buildings, including residence halls, which have not yet been included in the map.
The cost of replacing an existing fixture with a new water cooler with a bottle filler is around $2,400. An install that requires additional plumbing will cost around $7,500.
Let me know if you need anything else or have any questions. I hope you will be able to determine student preference for bottle filler stations versus fountains with spigots, and provide recommendations about where to place them.
Thanks,
Jen
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Hi all,
As I mentioned previously, the main goal is to determine student preferences for bottle filler stations versus fountains with spigots, and provide recommendations about where to place filler stations. Students living in residence halls are an important target population for understanding preferences because survey data indicate that first- and second-year students consume more bottled water and believe that there are not enough convenient places to refill reusable bottles on campus.
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.
Jennifer Fraterrigo
ENG 177 Presentation
Associated Project(s):Attached is a presentation for ENG 177 with resources for students.
ENG 177 Spring '23 Course
Associated Project(s):Below is an answer to an inquiry regarding ENG 177 course availability for the spring 2023 semester.
From: Forman, Gretchen M <gforman at illinois.edu>
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2022 10:12 AM
To: Moore, Meredith Kaye <mkm0078 at illinois.edu>
Subject: RE: ENG100 First Year Experience spring courseHi Meredith,
I too hope you are doing well! I miss seeing you!
We will have an ENG 177 Global Sustainability Scholars class in the spring that I will be teaching and I’m hoping we can still partner with you on projects for the students. This is the class that Angie and I previously taught. We are partnering with sustainable organizations in Trinidad and Tobago this fall and travelling there in January.
We then will focus on local sustainability work in the spring and would love to connect the students with you all and the campus projects as we have in the past. I’d love to find a time after Thanksgiving to chat with you about the details and to catch up. I’ll be out of the office on Monday the 28th but have availability the rest of that week or the week after. Let me know what might work for you.
Looking forward to connecting with you soon!
Gretchen
Campus Waste Graphic
Associated Project(s):An ENG 177 student created a visual representation of the amount of landfill waste produced on campus using the Main Quad. The student posted this project on reddit.com (link is attached).
SmartWay Project Check-in
Associated Project(s):Sinead Soltis checked in with students of ENG 177 to find out more about their project. The students explained that the project concerns increasing the use of aerodynamic elements on trucks to make transportation more efficient. They are going to do this by informing the trucking companies of the economic and environmental benefits of adding aerodynamic structures, such as side skirts, to their trucks, at the Dixie Truck Stop in McLean, IL. Morgan White, Sinead Soltis, and Abby Culloton (lead for the University to obtain affiliate status) will be accompanying them to the truck stop.
Student Engagement Presentation
Associated Project(s):Interested in how to get involved in student sustainability efforts on campus? Check out the attached presentation! It provides an overview of student groups/RSOs and other recurring sustainability events. Enjoy!
Attached Files:Updated list of sustainability projects that need YOU!!!
Associated Project(s):This is a list of projects that need students to work on. It will be updated periodically by sustainability staff members, the last update was 8/30/21:
- The campus MS4 stormwater permit currently has 49 Best Management Practices (BMPs) that have to be completed annually https://fs.illinois.edu/services/safety-and-compliance/about-the-program . One of the 49 BMPs is a Public Education and Outreach requirement to broadcast or publish one stormwater Public Service Announcement (PSA) on social media, radio, television and/or internet. We currently have a couple on our website and would like to keep it up to date with new materials whenever possible. https://fs.illinois.edu/services/safety-and-compliance/about-the-program/events-and-outreach. Another opportunity is for a Public Participation and Involvement BMP to discuss and provide opportunity for public input on the Storm Water Program (permit BMPs), climate change and environmental justice topics. This could be met by webinars, PSAs, posters, etc. Contact is Betsy Liggett.
- Develop informational messaging about SmartWay, get more UIUC departments aware of the program, and coordinate a related student event. Contact Morgan White at mbwhite at illinois.edu.
- Support the Champaign County Design and Conservation Foundation (CCDCF) Board with their county-wide efforts for conservation and design.
- Conduct a campus poll (fall semester 2021) regarding the Top 10 most iconic/significant/impressive trees on campus (including the arboretum). Develop an online survey tool (i.e., an online poll) whereby students and campus employees can nominate their favorite campus trees. Upon conclusion of the survey, work with Jay Hayek to tabulate and rank the results and create a publicly viewable ArcGIS Online StoryMap showcasing campuses Top Ten Trees. Prepare a presentation of results for the annual Arbor Day Celebration. Contact Jay Hayek at jhayek at illinois.edu.
- Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: Illini Union.
- Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: Huff Hall.
- Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: ECE Building.
- Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: Armory.
- Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: Bevier Hall.
- CCNet Website: Work with the Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet) leadership team to redesign and publish the CCNet website (old version is online at http://www.champaigncountynet.org/). There is a monthly brown bag sustainability networking event on the Third Thursday of each month, but the website hasn't been updated since 2016. Contact Morgan White at mbwhite at illinois.edu.
- We are seeking a student volunteer who can do tree identification for a series of trees in the Arboretum, and work with the University Landscape Architect, Brent Lewis, and the Superintendent of Grounds, Ryan Welch, to compare the tree identification to the draft tree inventory. Contact Morgan White at mbwhite at illinois.edu.
- Work on outlining sustainable initiatives that DIA can take in support of the Green Sports Alliance. Contact Meredith Moore, mkm0078 at llinois.edu.
- Help iSEE develop a Sustainability Literacy Assessment. Contact Meredith Moore, mkm007 at illinois.edu.
- Help identify and develop opportunities for intersecting sustainability and the arts (sustainability murals, utility box artwork, etc.). Contact Meredith Moore, mkm0078 at illinois.edu.
- Develop permanent posters for the Solar Farm 2.0, to guide tour participants at the site. Contact Morgan White at mbwhite at illinois.edu.
- Help iSEE work with Student Sustainability Committee grant to expand small scale campus composting. Contact Meredith Moore at mkm0078 at illinois.edu.
- If you have a project idea, please contact us at sustainability@illinois.edu, or submit it through the iCAP Portal Suggestions page.
ENG 177 & iSEE Draft of Sustainability Best Practices
Associated Project(s):The attached pdf is a draft document highlighting Sustainability Best Practices for campus, as developed by student in ENG 177 in collaboration with iSEE.
Attached Files:Final bicycle registration sign and work order details
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the final bicycle registration sign design in JPEG and PDF formats. We have received approvals from Housing to put up these signs in the major high traffic bicycle parking locations, mainly in the SDRP, LAR, FAR/PAR, and Busey Evans bicycle parking areas. We are also looking at Illini Union and ARC for these signs in this cycle, but dependent on funding.
Sarthak Prasad has submitted a work order to fabricate and install the bike registration signs at these locations (as mentioned in previous project updates). The Work Order number is 10885468.
Bike Registration
Associated Project(s):Files associated with Bike Registration.
Attached Files:AASHE STARS Analysis
Associated Project(s):Files associated with AASHE STARS Analysis.
Attached Files:Biodiversity Plan
Associated Project(s):Files associated with the Biodiversity Plan.
Food Literacy
Associated Project(s):Here are the files assoicated with food literacy.
Sustainability Best Practices Guide
Associated Project(s):Files discussing the Sustainability Best Practices Guide.
Food Waste
Associated Project(s):Files assoicated with Food Waste.
Attached Files:Food Waste 1 - how to reduce poster.pdf
Food Waste 2 - food waste conversation poster.pdf
Food Waste 3 - facts poster.pdf
Food Waste 4 - humpty dumpty poster.jpg
Food Waste 5 - sesame street poster.jpg
Food Waste 6 - just eat it poster.jpg
Food Waste 7 - apple poster.jpg
Food Waste 8 - clean plate club.pdf
Food Waste 9 - clean plate club poster.pdf
Food Waste 10 - clean plate form.jpg
Food Waste 11 - clean plate spreadsheet.xlsx
Food Waste 12 - waste less poster.jpg
AASHE STARS Report 2020
Associated Project(s):File associated with AASHE STARS report 2020.
Attached Files:Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Associated Project(s):Current files that are assoicated with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
Study Abroad Carbon Offset
Associated Project(s):Here is more infomation about the Study Abroad Carbon Offset!
Armory Bike Path Restoration
Associated Project(s):In the attached file is the Armory Bike Path Restoration plans.