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Earth Day gives universities chance to look at options for sustainability

April 22, 2016

While Earth Day is sadly only one day, UW-River Falls has been participating in Earth Week, while some have participated in Earth Month. While we reflect on our planet and what we as individuals can do to treat it well, we should also look at how the university is working to be sustainable and eco-friendly.

UWRF once again earns STARS Silver Rating for sustainability

April 15, 2016

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has earned its fourth consecutive STARS Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.

Student Senate focus on sustainability issues

October 15, 2015

With sustainability as one of its core initiatives this year, Student Senate has formed a committee of students and administrators in an effort to make UW-River Falls more sustainable.

Sustainability efforts recognized at UW-River Falls

February 5, 2015

UW-River Falls has earned a "STARS Silver Rating" in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

Budget debates risk sustainability

May 1, 2014

The UW-River Falls budget talk has been hot as of late. Although UW-River Falls is in a surplus, a $1.7 million cut had to be endured due to the state mandated budget cuts.

Campus Sustainability Day highlights student and faculty accomplishments

October 17, 2013

Campus Sustainability Day at UW-River Falls will be on Wednesday, Oct. 23. One way to observe the day is to honor the work of members of our community that have been conducting scientific research and creating solutions for local sustainability.

New solar panels aid sustainability effort

October 10, 2013

Construction of the photovoltaic system at the Regional Development Institute (RDI) building on campus continues as part of a campus-wide attempt at sustainability.

DoTS rolls out pay-for-printing system, aims for sustainability

September 19, 2013

Students have noticed various changes implemented on campus this semester, including paying for printing, which was put in place to offset costs and increase convenience for students.

UWRF graduate initiates new office of sustainability

September 19, 2013

Meet Bethany Gapinski: her ever-present smile and flaxen hair hint at a summer spent outdoors, working in the garden.

Agritourism helpful in promoting sustainability

May 2, 2013

Agritourism is a farming practice that utilizes tourism to further bolster the sustainability of a farm through diversified means. Farmers are notoriously dependant on factors that are uncontrollable, like late springs, drought and foreign imports making prices fall drastically.

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