Sustainability Initiatives at Texas State University
Texas State University showcases its commitment to sustainability through various initiatives such as rainwater recycling, human power generation, and wildlife habitats. Explore the university's efforts to meet present needs without compromising future generations.
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Sustainability at Texas State: What s in Store for Us? Dr. Richard Earl, Ms. Nicole Fisher, Ms. Nancy Nusbaum 2011 Texas State Leadership Institute February 11-12, 2011
Sustainability Meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Gro Harlem Brundtland, Report to the United Nations, Our Common Future
2010-2011 Common Experience Theme Sustainability: Science, Policy, and Opportunity
Upcoming Common Experience Events Ghetto Plainsman: One Man s Journey towards Ecological Health February 10 (Thursday) 7-9 p.m. Evans Liberal Arts 116 San Marcos Green Living Showcase March 12 (Sunday) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. City of San Marcos Convention Center 3110 IH 35 S Aquarena Earth Day Celebration April 30 (Saturday) 12-6 p.m. Aquarena Center
Biology Greenhouse Rainwater Recycling: A rainwater collection system will irrigate plants that are used for teaching, research and landscaping. Calories for Kilowatts: By attaching power generators to the elliptical machines in the Student Recreation Center has become the second largest human power generator in the world. Living Library Wildlife Habitat: A terraced garden built around the Agriculture building is home to plants which cannot be found on any other part of campus. Hundreds of hours Of community service have been logged in the garden in just the past couple of years. http://www.txstate.edu/esc/
Sustainability Virtual Tour http://www.fss.txstate.edu/sustainability/virtualtour.html
Classes with a Sustainability Focus May 18-19, 2010 Faculty Workshop: Infusing Sustainability into the Curriculum + =
Undergraduate Programs and Classes Undergrad Programs: A sampling - Resource and Environmental Studies - Water Studies - Aquatic Biology Specific Classes: A sampling - Environmental Ethics - Wildlife Biology - Environmentally Conscious Design and Construction - Environmental Chemistry
Graduate Programs and Classes Graduate Programs: A sampling - MSIS Sustainability - MAG Resource and Environmental Studies - Ph.D. Environmental Geography - MS and Ph.D. Aquatic Resources--Biology Graduate Classes: A sampling - Environmental Management - Applied Water Resources - Conservation Biology - Environmental Impact Analysis - Industrial Ecology
Student Organizations Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO) Net Impact Undergraduate Water Aid American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Texas State Horticulture Club United States Green Building Council Students
Student Environmental Leadership Bobcat Blend Water Aid -World Water Day, March 22, 2011 - The World Walks For Water Community Involvement -Texas State Recycles Day -Aquarena Earth Day -San Marcos Green Living Showcase
Student Environmental Leadership Environmental Service Committee -2000: Idea conceived by the SWT chapter of the National Association of Environmental Professionals. - Student leaders obtained student approval of proposition. - Approved by the University Administration - Students presented the proposal our state representative and state senator - 2003: Bill introduced in the Texas Legislature. - 2003: Bill signed by Governor Perry. - 2004: ESC approved by a 82% student vote. - 2004: ESC functioning in the Fall Semester.
Student Leaders Make A Difference! Initiate programs Faculty and Staff are too busy or too fearful to introduce. Provide leadership and mobilize participation for organizing events. Sustainability Exploration Bike to School Day Add energy, creativity, and man power to campus initiatives. Arbor Day Observance Cardboard Collection Campaign Pack it Up & Pass it On Tree Planting in Honor of Wangari Maathaii S.W.I.G. Distributing Water Bottles Bobcat Build Volunteers
