by Linden Cheek | Mar 25, 2020 | Campus Resource, Challenge, Features, Office for Sustainability, Systems Thinking
Hello Spring. And Social-Distancing. There’s no getting around it. COVID-19 has disrupted all of our lives, keeping us stuck inside and often unable to enjoy the coming of spring in our more traditional ways. For many of us, this unprecedented global crisis has...
by Julia Nall | Dec 28, 2019 | Social Systems
With a new decade on the horizon and a stubbornly warm Christmas, now is a great time to pick up a few books, cuddle up under a (thin) blanket, and re-evaluate your understanding of sustainability. Here’s three books to take into the New Year: Farming While Black by...
by Julia Nall | Dec 22, 2019 | Built Systems, Commuters, Green Design, Transportation
If you ride Razorback Transit, you might have noticed some new installations around town. Seats made out of tree stumps are placed around town as a Tactical Urbanism project headed by the Office for Sustainability. The goal is to resolve some of the lack of seating at...
by Julia Nall | Dec 2, 2019 | Academics, Uncategorized
Throughout December, the Office for Sustainability is focusing on the theme of “giving.” The holidays are a time for family and celebration, but for some, it’s not-so-merry. There are people in our own community who struggle to get by, to feed their families,...
by Julia Nall | Nov 11, 2019 | Bicycles, Bicycles, Transportation
University of Arkansas Strikes Gold Each fall, The League of American Bicyclists evaluates applicants for its Bicycle Friendly University awards. The BFU program recognizes higher education institutions for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for...
by Julia Nall | Oct 2, 2019 | Bicycles, Campus Resource, Commuters, Transportation, Uncategorized
E-Scooters Are Coming Electric scooters are making their way into Fayetteville this fall! Our website has some info about scooter rules and etiquette, but first, here’s some quick background information: Fayetteville city officials prepared for the...
