Tag Archives: environment
UM-Flint to host third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4
As the old saying goes: "The third time's a charm." And while Earth may only have one chance, the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program wants you to know that you can still make a difference during its third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4. The PBA program will offer daily events that aim[…]
Earth Day and Earth Week Activities at UM-Flint
UM-Flint will host the annual Earth Day celebration on April 11, in partnership with Mott Community College and Kettering University. A separate series of events coined Earth Week, organized by the UM-Flint student group Future Urban & Environmental Leaders (FUEL), starts April 4.
Renovation and Construction Projects Underway Across UM-Flint Campus
This year, Facilities & Operations is overseeing nearly a dozen major projects with a combined price tag of $4.6 million.
Flint's Local Colleges Ready for 4th Annual Recycling Challenge
The winners will be announced at the Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the Harding Mott University Center at UM-Flint.
UM-Flint "Urban Alternatives House" Prepares Second Launch
A new house that will be used as both a classroom and laboratory to explore better ideas for urban living has been selected in Flint's Central Park Neighborhood.
More Filtered Water Fountains Added to UM-Flint Campus
Since last fall, Whitlatch says he cut the sale and use of plastic bottles by at least 60% on the UM-Flint campus.
Earth Day 2012 Food Forum to Promote Local, Sustainable Nutrition
Holly Lubowicki of Keep Genesee County Beautiful said, "Our main goal is to expose our community to the many growers and producers of fresh, organic, and healthy foods."
Flint Colleges Compete in Recycling Challenge
One prize will go to the college that recycles the most materials by weight, and the other prize will go to the college that recycles the most pounds per student enrolled.
Preparations Underway at UM-Flint for Earth Day 2012
More than 50 exhibitors and presenters will offer a variety of Earth Day displays and information sessions.
UM-Flint Engineering Students Help Light Holiday Tree With Solar Power
One of the mechanical engineering students is getting more than class credit for the project. The company liked his work and has since offered him a job.