#ecoreps

[northernstories]

Over the next two weeks, we are going to be featuring a few of our EcoReps on campus. Today, we’d like you to meet Jalen Sims, a graphic design student from Waterford, MI. We asked Jalen a few questions about his experience at Northern and his involvement in EcoReps: 

Why did you decide to come to NMU? 

Jalen: I came to NMU because of the opportunity not only in the outdoors but also within the university and Marquette community. There is so much to do here compared to my hometown and the overall vibe of the city is amazing.

What do you like about your major at NMU? 

Jalen: I like that the professors in my department focus on collaboration rather than competition. I also like that I am able to learn new skills that allow me to express my creative personality to the fullest. 

What's an example of a cool, interesting or helpful thing that you have done as a part of your major? 

Jalen: Something cool or interesting that I have done as a part of my major is starting my own clothing company. Jalen Supply Co. is a direct result of me having graphic design skills because I can peak visual interest on the clothes that I sell.

What are you involved with on campus? 

Jalen: I am Outreach Director for EcoReps, which is an organization focused on sustainability at NMU and in the Marquette area. I am also a member of Anchorpoint, which is the creative club on campus. 

Of your activities on- or off-campus, what has been the most rewarding and why? 

Jalen: I think EcoReps has been the most rewarding because I am able to express my creative abilities through video and promotional work. I also think this is most rewarding because I can see positive change happening in the community and on campus.

Further comments about your NMU experience? 

Jalen: I could not see myself at any other school. Northern has provided me with amazing opportunities and has given me a space to create fruitful relationships with so many individuals.

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Clarify - All Head Understanding Work 

This week I was able to get into contact with an executive member ,Ethan Jones, Secretary of ECOREPS at Miami University. We were able to have a conversation pertaining to the pros and cons of Miami University’s carbon footprint and how Miami and taking steps to decrease our waste.   

On the right page are the notes that I wrote down when Ethan and I were talking. I learned a lot of information that I would not have otherwise have known!  Highlighted some of the main points that we talked about. I really enjoyed talking with Ethan and learned a lot about our campus. 

1. Western campus is GEO thermal. This means that all heating and cooling of water as well as air conditioning and heating is much more inefficient. (All dorms on western campus, Shriver)  

Miami is going to make this change as well to north quad, south quad, and central quad next and then move to make the entire campus geo thermal. 

He said that food waste and food usage was the most inefficient on our campus. It adds greatly to our carbon footprint and we should get rid of buffet style and students should pay for what they eat. It is cheaper for students (if they want just one bowl of cereal then it is much cheaper and more efficient for everyone)

I thought this was a really good idea that I had never thought about!

[smithbysmithies]

Hi I’m a prospective student and was wondering how sustainable Smith is and what Smith’s environment classes are like. Thank you!!

Hey!

Smith at large is working towards being as sustainable as possible, and has already made steps towards this. At every meal there are compost bins which are later taken to a local farm. Every house has an EcoRep, who works on sustainability within the house. My house has an awesome EcoRep and we have recently got drying racks for the house along with reusable silverware, bowls and cups for house events!

Hazel ‘22

[realtalk-princeton]

can i still donate clothes on campus? if so, where?

Response from Photar:

despite it being past the date, it appears that some of the ecoreps clothing donations sites are still present in dorms. they're a tad full in my observation, but still likely a better place to have chances for reuse than tossing them.

[callmemrospring22]

Listen to two students, Sawyer Zundel and Hanna Blankenship, share their experiences as EcoReps at Champlain College!

[stjohnfishercollege]

Meet Fisher’s EcoReps: smart, savvy, sustainability-focused students intent on educating the campus community about how to be more environmentally conscious. The 2019-2020 EcoReps include Emma Bass, Christopher Coriddi, Conner Fenoff, Sydney Isaacs, Selin Kahyaoglu, Cassandra LeClair, Thomas Minahan, Grant Stokoe, Erin Turpin, Samantha Wilmier, and Emily Wilson. Read more about their work at go.sjfc.edu/news! https://ift.tt/2Il6IgD on March 05, 2020 at 10:23AM

[northernstories]

Meet Jalen Sims, a graphic design major from Waterford, Michigan. Jalen is a part of the newest cohort of the McNair Scholars Program. We asked Jalen a few questions about his NMU experience so far:

Why did you decide to come to NMU?  

Jalen: I decided to come to NMU because I loved the surrounding area and knew that this was an area where I could thrive. I really enjoy being in nature, and the Upper Peninsula is one of the best places to offer that. I also liked that the class sizes are more intimate and fit better with my style of learning.

What's an example of a cool, interesting or helpful thing that you have done as a part of your major?     

Jalen: Something cool that I have been able to do as a part of my major is going to California with an on-campus organization called Anchorpoint. We went to Pasadena for a graphic design conference. While in the LA area I was able to meet Shepard Fairey and get a tour of his studio! It is something I will never forget.

What are you involved with on campus? 

Jalen: I am involved in many things on campus, I am the Director of the Students’ Art Gallery, I am the Director of Outreach for NMU EcoReps, I am a part of the McNair Scholars program, Student Leader Fellowship Program and I am a member of Anchorpoint.     Outside of school, what do you enjoy?

Jalen: Outside of school I enjoy being creative in any way possible, hanging out with friends, making designs for my clothing company (JalienSupplyCo), snowboarding, watching YouTube videos, going on walks, adventuring in the woods or going to events in Marquette.

Of your activities on- or off-campus, what has been the most rewarding and why?      

Jalen: The most rewarding activity that I have been able to be a part of was being on orientation staff over the summer. I was able to meet so many people and create lots of new friendships. I even made a connection to a possible job opportunity after graduation. It was nice being able to welcome the incoming freshman to a new step in their lives. Being in Marquette over the summer was definitely a plus too!

What does “be Northern” mean to you?

Jalen: To “be Northern” I think of the community that Marquette and NMU are known for. People who are genuinely interested in the lives of others, people who want to make a difference in their community and the rest of the world, and people who are excited for life and all its offerings.

What are your hopes or plans after graduation? 

Jalen: My hopes and plans after graduation could be a full essay, but to make a long story short, after graduation I will pursue grad school possibly for architecture (not sure where yet). I will also continue working on my clothing company and make my way towards the goal of having it be self-sufficient by the time I am 30.

Further comments about your NMU experience?

Jalen: I couldn’t see myself being at any other university. NMU is a great community of people and I am happy to be a part of that.

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Earth Day and Earth Week events

UW Earth Day 2019: Engage for the Earth

April 22, 2019, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

HUB Lawn & Lyceum

green.uw.edu/EarthDay

The UW's 2019 Earth Day celebration will be April 22, 2019, at the HUB. This year's Earth Day event will include a focus on action, equity, diversity and environmental justice.

During the Earth Day event, the HUB Lawn will feature dozens of exhibitors - student groups, UW departments and other organizations - who will share how they are working for sustainability and how you can get engaged. Enjoy food from local vendors at the Husky Green Market, organized by EcoReps, and check out performances throughout the day on the outdoor cultural stage. You'll also be able to register to vote and write a message to your legislators. Inside, visit with many organizations about job and volunteer opportunities at the career fair in the HUB Lyceum. There will also be speakers on the Lyceum stage throughout the day. Don't miss the Husky Green Award Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. and the Sustainable Business Practices Panel at 2 p.m. in the Lyceum.

There are also dozens of events happening across the UW throughout April for Earth Week. Visit green.uw.edu/earthweek for the full event listing and details.

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i got like a shitload of money in the past few days bc i finally got paid for the ecoreps shit and td i got my paycheck so im :) even tho its money ive already spent and shouldnt be spending 

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إطلاق عملية لصيانة وإصلاح السفن بأسعار تنافسية ومؤسسة “Ecorep-Piriou” تطلب قرضا بنكيا

إطلاق عملية لصيانة وإصلاح السفن بأسعار تنافسية ومؤسسة “Ecorep-Piriou” تطلب قرضا بنكيا

إطلاق عملية لصيانة وإصلاح السفن بأسعار تنافسية ومؤسسة “Ecorep-Piriou” تطلب قرضا بنكيا

قال المدير العام للمؤسسة العمومية المختلطة لبناء وإصلاح السفن (Ecorep-Piriou) حميد بن دراجي، إنه تم إطلاق مؤخرا عملية واسعة للصيانة وإصلاح السفن بأسعار تنافسية. ويهدف هذا الإجراء إلى إعادة بعث نشاط الصيد البحري في الجزائر.

وجاء القرار بعد مناقشة مع مسؤولي الغرفة الوطنية للصيد البحري و الاخذ بعين الاعتبار…

[realtalk-princeton]

Which reunions workers get wristbands? I’m working ecoreps and was under the impression that I would get a wristband, but now I’m confused. I’ve asked my supervisor, but she isn’t responding

Response from Photar:

campus dining indicated that its workers would be able to purchase them, but i'm not sure about workers in general. if any readers know, reach out, but your supervisor should have this information

[callmemrospring22]

Learn from Christina Erickson about what EcoReps is at Champlain College and all that it has to offer by watching this video!

[petersontoscano]

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2018 Southeastern EcoRep Conference

EcoReps are students on various college campuses that promote sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices to our peers. Each year, these students in the Southeast come together for a weekend to share ideas and listen to keynote speakers to further our knowledge on our environment.

Peterson will attend the 2018 Southeastern EcoRep Conference and do multiple presentations designed to explore creative ways to talk about climate change.

Looking at the intersections of LGBTQ issues, faith, justice, and climate change, Peterson’s storytelling and facilitation helps bring people together to unearth shared values and concerns. Having straddled multiple worlds that have not always complimented each other, Peterson refocuses the conversation to the people behind the politics. As a character actor, he seamlessly transforms before your eyes, using comedy to take on serious issues.

Read an interview with NYU press about how Peterson uses comedy to address serious issues.

Learn how on earth an LGBTQ activist and Bible scholar connected these issues to climate change. (Yale Climate Connections)

Read Peterson’s recent HuffPost piece, Save the Unicorn! LGBTQ Responses to Climate Change

Conversations that entertain and enlighten 

Peterson Toscano led a transformative lunch-time discussion exploring the intersection between race, justice, and climate change, focusing on environmental racism in disaster relief efforts. From beginning to end, Peterson made Bates students feel welcomed, supported, and hopeful - a task nearly impossible when discussing the climate crisis. Peterson Toscano, a true beam of light, touched hearts and minds as he equipped Bates students with the rhetorical tactics and perspective necessary to create a more equitable world, and for that we are so thankful!

Zsofia Duarte

, Bates College Student, Environmental Politics major

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  He does such a good job at taking really big and scary issues … and is able to present them in a way that is accessible. One of the best things his talks are able to do is focus on the intersections of people’s identities and social justice issues, and not a lot of people are able to do that.

Justin Adkins

, Allegheny College, Associate Dean and Director of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Social Justice Center

    Who is Peterson Toscano?

Peterson Toscano is a performance artist, activist and comic storyteller. Although he performs throughout North America and Europe, he actually lives in Sunbury, PA. Toscano presents original one-person comedies that explore gender, sexuality, faith, and climate change.

His own personal story is bizarre. At first he struggled to accept himself seeing a conflict between his Christian faith and his gay orientation. After 17 years and over $30,000 trying to “de-gay” himself, he came to his senses and came out gay. He created the one-person play, Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House, helped produce the award winning documentary film, This is What Love in Action Looks Like, and contributed to the Lambda Award winning anthology, Gender Outlaws–The Next Generation.

As someone concerned with human rights, for the past two years Toscano has taken on climate change as his primary focus as he considers LGBTQ, faith, and comic responses to the climate crisis. His does not dole out the typical gloom and doom, shame and guilt global warming messages. Instead he infuses his work with hope. He challenges audiences to pursue community building as he helps them connect climate change to everything from immigration to a cup of coffee. He is the creator of Climate Stew and the host of Citizens Climate Radio.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

From three days up to threes weeks Peterson has been invited for residencies at universities including Haverford College, University of Puget Sound, Virginia Theological Seminary, Warren Wilson College, and Cambridge University. He teaches classes in religion, theology, gender studies, environmental science, and social sciences as well as meets with campus groups. While on campus Peterson presents public performances that bring in a diversity of students and faculty as well as community members off-campus.

  Peterson Thomas Toscano made a huge impact at the University of Toronto at our trans-faith series. Months after the event people are still talking about it!

Ralph Carl Wushke

, Chaplain, University of Toronto

[northernstories]

Meet Marissa Lindstrom, an environmental studies senior from Holland, Michigan.

Why did you decide to go to NMU?

I decided to come to NMU first and foremost because NMU offered the program I was passionate about, environmental studies. The major is incredibly interdisciplinary and reaches beyond environmental sustainability, which is what I was looking for in my program. NMU also offered experiences outside the classroom, utilizing the great outdoors that surround campus. What are you involved in within the university as well as outside of campus?  

On campus, I am involved with EcoReps, the Student Leader Fellowship Program, Superior Edge, the Honors Program, and the Honors Student Organization. Off campus, I have volunteered with Lake Superior Hospice and organized community events that emphasize environmental education for all ages. Advice for current students?

Say yes. Say yes to new experiences and new people. A simple "yes" opens so many doors of opportunities and adventures. Tell us your story.

One of my most memorable moments during my college career was working to found and facilitate the EcoReps program on campus. Starting with a simple grassroots movement, we were able to recruit applicants, plan meetings, and pull off large scale events, as well as create a sustainable program, institutionalized within NMU. A particularly rewarding moment was when we learned we received a generous budget from the Board of Trustees, allowing us to expand and work to incorporate sustainability into NMU and the Marquette community.

[csrgood]

Sodexo Partners With 70 Universities to Host Largest Farmers Market @ Campuses Across America

Today’s college students are more invested than ever in where their food comes from and what they are eating. Sodexo, one of the world’s largest university dining providers, is hosting the Largest Farmers Market @ Campuses Across America (#FreshMarkets) with 70 universities in 27 states to highlight local sourcing and fresh produce, and encourage healthy nutrition on campuses. The week-long event, September 20-27, 2019, coincides with Partnership for a Healthier America’s fifth-annual Healthy Campus Week (#HealthyCampus) aimed at making healthier choices easier for college students.

The markets bring locally sourced and other fresh produce to students and emphasize how they can easily add healthy food options to their diets. Research shows that 95 percent of college students fail to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.

“Our local farmers and artisan food producers are important partners in our efforts to serve the freshest ingredients to our university customers. Students care about who grows their food and where it is sourced,” said Satya Menard, CEO Schools & Universities, Sodexo. “We want to provide them with delicious fresh food to help them develop healthy eating habits for the rest of their lives, while supporting the local businesses and communities.”

Campus markets will include a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, beverages and other specialty items from local artisans and vendors. College and local community shoppers will have an opportunity to engage in interactive activities, including meeting local farmers, peddling a bike to make fresh smoothies, watching cooking demonstrations featuring plant-based foods, learning healthy eating tips from dietitians, and enjoying fresh food samples.

"The Partnership for a Healthier America is proud to have Sodexo's participation and support for Healthy Campus Week," said Nancy Roman, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America. "Together, our organizations recognize the importance of raising awareness for healthier eating for college students and ensuring healthy options are widespread and available -- and Healthy Campus Week aims to do just that."

The farmers markets will offer affordable prices and students can use dining dollars at most locations. Proceeds and leftover produce from several farmers markets are donated to on-campus and local food banks.

Below are highlights of activities happening at some of the universities participating in The Largest Farmers Market @ Campuses Across America:

Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) will offer a wide selection of fresh produce and spotlight local farms from the Gulf South at its September 20 farmers market. In addition to a variety of local items, students will be able to purchase exotic fruit, and have all purchases chopped upon request. Students can use their meal plan dollars to shop and the market will feature the Tea Witch Café, a local vendor who will sell hot and iced herbal teas. Campus chef Jason Cope will provide a cooking demonstration with free samples and recipe cards while Registered Dietitian Kelsey Rosenbaum will offer tips on healthy eating and encourage students to try new fruits. Students can pick up freshly made guacamole at the avocado cart. 

University of Vermont (Burlington, VT), together with EcoReps students and UVM Dining, will host a September 25 farmers market featuring farmers from on-campus Catamount Farm and maple syrup from UVM Proctor Maple Research Center. Students will have an opportunity to meet the producers who supply campus dining halls, including Wilcox Ice Cream made from UVM CREAM’s dairy herd. Artisans will sell jams, honey, ciders, tortillas, cheese, and prepared foods. Students can taste local samples, learn tips from a cooking demo, enjoy yoga, and even jump on a smoothie bike. This market celebrates UVM’s commitment to sustainability through action, partnership, and education.

Howard University (Washington, DC), will celebrate its partnership with PHA in Healthy Campus Week during its September 25 farmers market, offering an array of fresh produce, information about the local farms from which it is sourced and samples of unique fruit. Campus Executive Chef Jackie Craig will provide a cooking demonstration and tasting incorporating many of the produce items. Dietetics students will host an information booth on behalf of the HU Department of Nutrition Sciences to discuss eating healthy on campus, while other student groups will educate their peers about sustainability topics, including composting and clean water. Community Foodworks will provide details about its farm share produce bundles, encouraging students to sign up for regular deliveries.

Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) will bring LINC (Local Inland Northwest Co-op) farmers and their fresh produce to campus for its September 25 farmers market. Gonzaga and Sodexo collaborated with local Inland Northwest farmers to create a local food distribution network more than 5 years ago. Students and others will have the opportunity to purchase a “LINC Box” filled with an assortment of local produce and sign up for an ongoing subscription. The on-campus Marketplace store will feature locally-sourced foods and drinks, including kombucha on-tap, and Chef Jeremy Goldsmith, along with Registered Dietitian Hayden Thrasher, will provide a green smoothie-making demo, complete with samples. The farmers market will be paired with the University’s Local Bazaar Day, where students can purchase artisan products from local vendors.

Concordia University’s (Chicago, IL) September 25 farmers market will feature more than 85 fresh produce items along with information about the local farms where it is sourced. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Chef Josh Morris will prepare three varieties of salsas bottled to sell, along with samples and recipe cards, while campus dietitian Lela Fausze will provide tips on how to incorporate more produce into a healthy diet. Students can enjoy fruit pies and fresh bread prepared in the campus bakery. A portion of the proceeds will fund the Student Government Association and SGA representatives will be on hand to guide customers through the market

Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ) hosts six weekly Open Air Markets during the fall and spring semesters, including September 25, featuring fresh produce from about a dozen Arizona Farms and hand-crafted products from local businesses. Students can purchase a market basket filled with fresh produce and local foods, including specialties from local Flagstaff businesses such as Rysing Hy Hot Sauce or Tortilla Lady tortillas. The university also distributes bags of produce for students and employees participating in the Veggie Rx program, in which physicians write scripts for healthy eating. Students will celebrate NAU’s partnership with PHA in Healthy Campus Week by sampling recipes from Sodexo’s Mindful offerings at dining locations across campus on Mindful Monday and eating a variety of colorful produce and posting on social media for PHA’s #FNV Friday.

William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA), is partnering with KelRae Farm to sell fresh produce along with Williamsburg Farmers Market vendors for its September 25 farmers market; the partnership with KelRae extends to a program in which students plant and harvest seasonal produce at the farm that is used in campus dining. Students will have an opportunity to interact with farmers from KelRae, Morning Glori Farm and third-generation farmer John Brock of Bacon’s Castle Peanuts. American Culinary Foundation (ACF) chefs will sell baked goods made with all-natural ingredients to promote the ACF Apprenticeship Program. William & Mary Dining Services will host a Farm to Fork Dinner after the market.

Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL), a partner in PHA’s Healthy Campus Week, will host a farmers market on September 25 featuring produce from a local farm that supplies the same fresh, seasonal produce to Seminole Dining locations. FSU’s local adopted farm, Full Moon Apiary, will be selling its product, which is "made by happy bees," in bottles and honey sticks. Full Moon honey has received acclaim as a key ingredient in Florida State's nationally renowned Honey Fried Chicken recipe. Tallahassee's Chapman Produce Company also will join the farmers market with its fresh sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, lemons and limes. Students will have an opportunity to chat with a campus dietitian and may donate items to the FSU Food for Thought Pantry that provides free food items to fellow ‘Noles. 

University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) will host a zero waste farmers market on September 26 with compostable paper products, utensils and compost bins with support from the Pitt Green Team student group. Students will have the opportunity to purchase fresh produce and meet local farmers from Ferris Farms. Several local vendors will offer their specialties, including Axel’s Pretzels, Revival Chili, La Palapa Mexican restaurant, The Pie Place scratch bakery and Salud juicery. Pitt’s Bike Cave will offer bicycle maintenance tips and repair services.

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  About Sodexo North America

Sodexo North America is part of a global, Fortune 500 company with a presence in 72 countries. Sodexo is a leading provider of integrated food, facilities management and other services that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of life for millions of customers in corporate, education, healthcare, senior living, sports and leisure, government and other environments daily. The company employs 160,000 people at 13,000 sites in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, and indirectly supports tens of thousands of additional jobs through its annual purchases of $19 billion in goods and services from small to large businesses. Sodexo is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and safety, while upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility and ethical business conduct. In support of local communities across the U.S., in 2018, Sodexo contributed over 159,500 in volunteer hours, and since 1996, the Stop Hunger Foundation has contributed nearly $34.5 million to help feed children in America impacted by hunger. To learn more about Sodexo, visit us.sodexo.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

  About Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) 

PHA’s mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to bring lasting systemic changes that improve the food supply, increase healthy choices, increase physical activity and contribute to a culture of health. In 2010, PHA was created in conjunction with Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! effort. PHA identifies, accelerates and celebrates voluntary business practices that improve or increase choice or lead to new norms and behavior around food and physical activity. For more information about PHA, please visit:www.aHealthierAmerica.org and follow PHA on Twitter @PHAnews.

CONTACT

Amy Herman

+1 (301) 802-2888

amy.herman@sodexo.com

Sodexo

source: https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/42624-Sodexo-Partners-With-70-Universities-to-Host-Largest-Farmers-Market-Campuses-Across-America?tracking_source=rss

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A World of Awesomeness!

Hey Erryone! Check out the Lasell Eco Reps blog to find out what we're doing on campus and to find out whatelse you can do to promote sustainability!

http://lasellecoreps.wordpress.com/