Assistant Professor Matt Aldeman contacted renewable energy alumnus Shannon Fulton ‘11 about purchasing a solar system for his home.
Renewable energy alumnus designs solar system for Matt Aldeman’s home
Unit: Office of Sustainability
Solar Car Team looking for various majors to join effort
The ISU Solar Car Team is looking to expand its roster to help prepare for a national race in July. The team is open to anyone interested and willing to learn. They are seeking those majoring in business, communications, information technology, sustainability, and engineering technology for roles on the team.
Reed named program director for Office of Sustainability
Elisabeth Reed has been named as program director for Illinois State University’s Office of Sustainability, effective June 3. Reed is currently an instructional assistant professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Office of Sustainability speaks for the trees—figuratively
The Lorax would have been preaching to the choir at Illinois State University. The hero of Dr. Suess’ eponymously titled children’s fable, who “speaks for the trees” and who fought in vain to stop the Once-ler’s destruction of his beloved Truffulas, may have even found a new home in the Fell Arboretum, with its thousands of trees representing 154 species. Either way, his message in support of sustainability would have definitely struck a chord with Missy Nergard.
Making it work—Bill Koos
Serving as a grounds foreman at Illinois State, Bill Koos sat down to talk about snow removal, teamwork, global landscape design, and the beauty of a first impression.
ISU Tailgate Recycling Initiative: Round Up on Day 2
Saturday, October 27 marked the second tailgate recycling initiative of the year.
ISU tailgate recycling initiative: Round up on day one
October 6 marked the first tailgate recycling initiative of the 2018 season held by the Illinois State University Office of Sustainability and sponsored by the Student Sustainability Committee. Although the weather was less than desirable and kept many tailgaters away, the group was excited and grateful to see how readily the Redbird tailgaters took on
Groups, individuals honored at 3rd annual Civic Engagement Celebration
Students and groups engaged in helping the community were honored last spring at the third annual Civic Engagement Celebration.
ISU Tailgate Recycling Initiative
Over the 2017 fall semester on Illinois State University’s campus, the Sustainability Office implemented a new initiative called the ISU Tailgate Recycling Initiative.
ISU’s Innovation Consulting Community: Teaming students with mentors to serve real clients
A new program is giving Illinois State students an opportunity to get a head start on their careers while helping the community.
