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Purchase order to purchase the bike lights
Associated Project(s):Sarthak requested a Purchase Order (PO) following receiving the quote from MTD. The PO was approved for MTD on August 27, 2020.
See the Quote from MTD to purchase silicone strap bike lights.
Housing stopped recycling gloves
Associated Project(s):Dining no longer recycle gloves as they have moved to a cheaper non-recyclable glove.
The Urbana Free Library added as the Shield pick-up location - Available from August 31, 2020!
Associated Project(s):The Urbana Free Library (10 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801. Phone: 217-367-4057) was added as the Shield pick-up location. Stacey DeLorenzo dropped off 50Shields at the location to be picked up by bicycle users. This location will be available for Shield pick up from August 31, 2020.
EnterpriseWorks added as the Shield pick-up location - Available from September 8, 2020!
Associated Project(s):EnterpriseWorks at Research Park (60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61820. Phone: 217-333-8324) was added as a Shield pick-up location. Stacey DeLorenzo dropped off 50 Shields at the location to be picked up by bicycle users. This location will be available for Shield pick up from September 8, 2020.
Light the Night 2020 - Volunteer sign-up
Associated Project(s):Sarthak Prasad created a Google Form for Volunteer Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoeC0SIzv_HbeZWAv4v8McLBygkWepQEVRcE4du9_jfBsAyQ/viewform
Bike at Illinois events listing: Light the Night 2020 - Volunteer sign up
Eco-counters installed to count bikes and pedestrians
Associated Project(s):We have installed Eco-Counters at one of the three locations, and the other two locations (Armory Ave & Sixth St Intersection and Wright St & Healey St intersection) are planned to start by March 1, 2021 and expected to be completed by August 1, 2021.
eweek announcement
Associated Project(s):ARC Student Food Pantry
Announcing the opening of the Food Assistance & Well-Being Program! We are a shopping-style food pantry providing the UIUC campus with access to nutritious food and necessities in a supportive, inclusive environment. Food Science and Human Nutrition Students will also be available to answer shopper questions and to provide resources to prepare the food.
August 25 • Tuesdays 1-4 pm and Saturdays 2-5 pm • ARC Instructional Kitchen
Jade Hamann • Department of Campus Recreation
Diversity and Environmental Justice resources
Climate Report from US Congress
Climate Action in Columbus, Ohio
Communities, Climate, Equity and Policy - from EcoAmerica
Report on renewable energy for American colleges
Solidarity Gardens is addressing food insecurity in C-U
Surplus reopened
Associated Project(s):Surplus Warehouses reopened at UIC and UIUC UAFR is pleased to announce the equipment surplus warehouses at both UIC and UIUC have now reopened and are accepting scrap/surplus equipment from university departments.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new safety and health related procedures and protocols over the handling of scrap/surplus equipment and access to the surplus warehouse are effective immediately.
Key new protocols include:
- disinfecting scrap/surplus equipment prior to shipment to the surplus warehouse (either by the unit or the campus movers with procedures varying by university)
- an appointment only scheduling system to access the UIUC surplus warehouse
Units must review the new required safety procedures and protocols for each specific campus at the Surplus Warehouse Operations - OBFS website.
Contact
For questions about surplus warehouse operations or the new protocols, contact Magdalena Jach at mj20@uillinois.edu or (312) 585-9171.For questions about specific FABweb disposal requests, please contact Juana Rodriquez at juana@uillinois.edu or (312) 585-9146.
Online camera to watch construction progress
Associated Project(s):Check out this online camera of the Solar Farm 2.0 site: https://app.oxblue.com/open/inovateus/northerncardinal.
Now we can watch it progress from our computer screens!
Fun times, Morgan
Bike Friendly University - Feedback from 2019 Award
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the feedback from 2019 award from League of American Bicyclists on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's 2019 BFU application.
Attached Files:Sustainability Facts Sheet
Associated Project(s):Attached are files for the Sustainability Facts Sheets in both a digital and printed form.
This facts sheet is intended for the following audiences:
- Demographics unfamiliar with campus sustainability.
- New Faculty & Staff
- New & transfer students
- Outreach and Education programs
Quote from MTD to purchase silicone strap bike lights
Associated Project(s):See attached the quote sent by MTD for the Silicone Strap Bike Lights for University of Illinois' share for Light the Night 2020.
Attached Files:Campus Bike Center confirmed as the third location for LTN!
Associated Project(s):Alana Harris confirmed that "We (Campus Rec) have approval to be an outdoor site for the event."