Sustainability office to celebrate campus efforts

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will celebrate students, faculty and staff who are committed to and engaged in making campus sustainable during the WeSustain Community Celebration, Thursday, April 16, at the Office for Sustainability. A series of drop-in events from noon to 6 p.m. include discussions, free food, project demonstrations and live music.

• Noon to 1 p.m. Student-focused town hall-style presentation of the 2015 Student Sustainability Survey, where students will explore survey results, discuss campus sustainability trends, and brainstorm campus sustainability opportunities and interests. Snacks and survey-related prizes will be provided.
• 1:30 to 4 p.m. Students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to take part in a variety of do-it-yourself demonstrations during an Office for Sustainability open house. Broncos can learn how to apply for Student Sustainability Grants, and all guests can experience hands-on demonstrations by student experts in aquaponics, green woodworking, composting and bicycle-repair. At the end of this DIY session, the winner of a bike raffle will be announced.
• 4:30 p.m. A celebration will be held to recognize sustainability leaders working to infuse sustainability across the campus and the curriculum. Sustainability Champion awards were selected from nominations collected earlier in the semester. This event will include live music and food, and will to recognize a number of awards WMU has received in the last few years for its sustainability efforts.

Sponsored in part by the Milton M. Ratner Foundation, all events are free and will take place at the Office for Sustainability on WMU's west campus at the corner of South Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. Free parking will be available on site, and no RSVP is required. 

For more information, visit wmich.edu/sustainability/events or contact the Office for Sustainability at (269) 387-0943.

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