Tag Archives: sustainability
UM-Flint Named a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists
The BFU program is revolutionizing the way universities evaluate their efforts in sustainability, transportation options, and campus dwellers' quality of life, while allowing administrators to benchmark their progress toward improving their bicycle-friendliness
UM-Flint Debuts Bicycle Road Skills Course
The Bicycle Road Skills Course, which will be a permanent part of the campus, is believed to be the first of its kind installed on a college campus.
UM-Flint Converting to "Green" Computer Labs
The zero client will consume on average 9 watts of power while running, whereas a desktop consumes around 80-100 watts, which means a smaller carbon footprint.
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.
Use of LED Replacement Lights Expanded on UM-Flint Campus
The on-going campus LED lighting project is already producing tens of thousands of dollars in annual energy costs.
UM-Flint Faculty Lead "Tour of Flint" Bike Ride
The Tour of Flint will show riders pieces of Flint's history as well as parts of its present and future.
New L.E.D. Lighting Saving Planet and Energy Costs
The estimated savings for lighting McKinnon Plaza is about $6,000 per year, and total $18,000 per year for the UPAV ramp.
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.
UM-Flint Sustainability Survey Key to "Sustainable Vehicle City"
University of Michigan-Flint students and faculty are exploring ways to expand sustainability efforts beyond campus and moving Flint beyond its historical "Vehicle City" identity to a future in which it may rightly be called "Sustainable Vehicle City."