EcoHusky 2006-2007 Events:
CFL Giveaway
From August 27-29, Ecohuskies teamed up with the UConn Co-Op and Connecticut Light & Power to hold a CFL giveaway for incoming freshmen. Nearly 3000 bulbs were distributed!
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Involvement Fair 2006
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OEP Intern and EcoHusky co-coordinator Katie Gherard recruits new EcoHuskies at the 2006 Involvement Fair! |
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An Inconvenient Truth
On September 15th, the Office of Environmental Policy and SUBOG teamed up to sponsor a free showing of "An Inconvenient Truth". The theater was packed and attendees could participate in a 4 question quiz about global warming before the showing. Participants were then entered into a raffle for free EcoHusky mugs and t-shirts! A Biodiesel demonstration and information about how to reduce one's personal carbon dioxide emissions were set up outside of the theater.
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Cornucopia Fest 2006
OEP Intern Matt Rice, local intern expert on the Biodiesel initiative, works a booth at Cornucopia Fest which took place over Family Weekend. Matt had informative displays about the process and benefits of producing biodiesel fuel in addition to a demonstration.
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Matt Rice |
Matt with Dr. Stuart, Chemistry |
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Towers Raingarden "Renovations"
Director of OEP Rich Miller, Compliance analyst Stephanie Marks, and interns Mike Kyc, Matt Rice, and Jenny Sayers teamed up with Dr. Alexopolous from Plant Science to mulch the Towers Rain Garden which was in need of some TLC. A peastone walkway was also constructed for students passing through the garden area.
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Earth Kindness Day
The University of Connecticut's EcoHusky Student Group and the Office of Environmental Policy hosted Earth Kindness Day on Tuesday November 28th 2006 as part of UConn's Month of Kindness celebration. This event took place in the Student Union and outside on Fairfield Way.
Earth Kindness Day was aimed at raising awareness about environmental student groups as well sustainability initiatives on campus. Some of the groups in attendance included Ecohusky, EARTH to UConn, Ecogarden, PIRG Campus Climate Challenge, and the EPA P3 group currently working on a methane digester project. The featured sustainability initiative for the day was the production of biodiesel fuel from waste cooking oil from UConn's dining halls.
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Biofuels Symposium
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EcoHusky 5000 Road Race
The second annual EcoHusky5000 road race was held on April 1, 2007 and was a great success! We had over 80 runners and raised over $500 to be put towards environmental initiatives on the UConn campus. These may include purchasing on-campus can redemption machines or retro-fitting a bus stop with solar panels.
The on-going success of this race demonstrates EcoHusky's integral role within the UConn environmental community. We hope that in the coming years, the EcoHusky5000 will grow in popularity within the regional community and will help to raise money for many more environmental initiatives throughout the UConn campus.
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Environmental Leadership Awards Breakfast
Environmental Leadership Award Recipients included:
Undergraduate Student:
Logan Senack
Timothy Bleasdale (Special Recognition)
Graduate Student:
Jessica Kukielka
Faculty/Administrator:
Dr. Richard Parnas
Kristin Schwab (Special Recognition)
Staff:
Rebecca Gorin
Mary Kegler (Special Recognition)
Suzy Staubach (Special Recognition)
UConn Affiliated Group:
Burton Family Football Complex & Mark R. Shenkman Training Center
UConn Water Pollution Control Facility Team (Special Recognition)
External Organization:
Willimantic Waste
