{"id":47151,"date":"2015-02-16T14:03:53","date_gmt":"2015-02-16T20:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.olemiss.edu\/?p=47151"},"modified":"2015-02-18T10:02:57","modified_gmt":"2015-02-18T16:02:57","slug":"five-new-sustainability-projects-receive-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/five-new-sustainability-projects-receive-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Five New Sustainability Projects Receive Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Green Fund has funded nine projects since its launch in 2013, including the UM Composting Project.<\/p><\/div>\n

During fall 2014, the University of Mississippi Green Fund Committee received a record number of project proposals from students, faculty and staff. After careful consideration following the presentations given at the public hearing, the committee awarded $11,580 to fund five projects. The funded projects are:<\/p>\n

The Law School Student Body<\/strong> (LSSB) received funding to install a hydration station<\/strong> in the Robert C. Khayat Law Center to promote the use of reusable bottles by students, faculty, staff, and visiting alumni. Proposed by Tre\u2019 Dekle, LSSB president<\/em><\/p>\n

The biology department<\/strong> will partner with UM Landscape Services <\/strong>to introduce native plant species<\/strong> at the intersection between Jackson Avenue and Fraternity Row in fall 2015 to raise awareness and biodiversity on campus. Proposed by Jason Hoeksema and Ann Rasmussen<\/em><\/p>\n

The Sports Nutrition Department<\/strong> will receive partial funding for a cargo bike<\/strong>. This project is a pilot bike-share project that aims to improve the University\u2019s greenhouse gas inventory by offering a more sustainable form of transportation while also providing its users with an easy way to incorporate physical exercise into their everyday tasks. Proposed by Melinda Valliant<\/em><\/p>\n

Two groups of Ty Allushuski\u2019s EDHE 305 students will receive funding for their Green Fund proposal submissions:<\/p>\n

UM will become the first state university to install a solar-powered charging station<\/strong> on its campus. Proposed by Michael Thweatt, Daisey Martinez, Makenzie Heard, Mac Kane, and Cody Friga<\/em><\/p>\n

Finally, the Residential College South<\/strong> will soon be installing faucet aerators<\/strong> in an effort to promote awareness and increase the practice of water conservation. Proposed by Kayla Carter and Katie Grantham<\/em><\/p>\n

The UM Green Fund Committee is accepting project proposals<\/a> for the spring through March 18, 2015. The fund operates on a baseline contribution of $7,500 per semester from the university, as well as donations from students, faculty and staff. Click here to make a donation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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