Reporting

AASHE STARS

• Data gathering and input for AASHE STARS.

Communication

• New student centric pamphlets created for Razorbash
• New Sustainability.uark.edu launch experienced delays but will be finalized before August 15, 2013.

UA Sustainability Council

Working Groups

• New ASG representative assigned to co-chair position.
• New Honors College representative assigned to council
• Social Systems workgroup has self-assigned co-chairs. Social systems WG led the charge with placing sustainability content in University Perspectives.  Currently planning Campus Sustainability Day.

Projects

Zero Client

• Computer power management pilot underway with WCOB.  Report will be generated next month.
• Campus Sustainability Map underway.   To include campus resources for students.

Energy Dashboards

• Office explored the development of a virtual energy dashboard for monitoring and displaying campus energy use, especially in residence halls.

Independent Student Projects

• Wasteful Thinking:  Coffee grounds project completed first full month after experiencing delays in June.
• Two interns were brought on to assist with AASHE STARS reporting and supporting projects.

Programs

Sustainability Internship Program

• Two interns were brought on to assist with AASHE STARS reporting and supporting projects.
• New positions announced for fall 2013.

Research Experience for Undergraduates

• UA Urban Forest Ecosystem Service documentation completed.
  • GHG sequestration
  • Campus cooling
  • Social/Cultural Ecosystem Services

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