Yvonne Ngome, ASG Director of Campus Sustainability

Yvonne NgomeHello I’m Yvonne Ngome. I’m a sophomore Biology/Pre-Med major with the hopes of becoming a pediatrician in the future. I’ve been involved with ASG since my first semester at the U of A and now have the pleasure of serving as your Director of Campus Sustainability. Ever since I decided to come to the U of A, I made it my goal to leave the institution in a better state than when I first began. I was originally born in Kenya, moved to Fayetteville when I was 6, and have been here ever since. I love to meet new people, exercise, go exploring, and dancing is something I love to do so you might see me dancing on occasion. If you have any concerns or would just like to get in contact me, please don’t hesitate to send me an email at ywngome@email.uark.edu.

Kenneth Hamilton, RIC Sustainability Director

Kenneth HamiltonThis is Kenneth Hamilton. Kenneth calls Little Rock, Arkansas his home, but he’s spent the last three years in Fayetteville studying human Psychology. He openly admits that living a sustainable life was never one of his life goals growing up, but now in his twenties, with many more years of education under his belt, he sees just how important (and beneficial!) sustainability measures can be. When the position of Sustainability Director became available in the Residents’ Interhall Congress, he jumped at the chance to make an impact. He is now serving his second year in that role.

“Actions are the most valuable part of any movement, but when it comes to this, I think the most important action is education,” he told us in passing during one of our talks. “The previous director, Lauren, did a great job last year in showing students how to live green in their personal lives. I want to expand that to a global scale.” Kenneth is currently thinking of ways in which to educate the student body of the economic, environmental, and personal benefits of eco-friendly efforts. In addition to continuing great programs like the Sustainability themed Friday Night Live, Campus Conservation Nationals and RecycleMania, Kenneth hopes to continue the push for even further long-lasting change on campus. Ideas such as placing University- or RIC-regulated recycling bins on individual Residence Hall floors, and motion sensitive interior lighting fixtures that could greatly cut down on University energy costs, are only the start.

If you have any ideas for sustainability efforts, or would just like to help, groups such as Student Sustainability Council, Green Thinkers, Roots & Shoots, and the Sustainability Living-Learning Community are great places to start. Students should also feel free to swing by the Sustainability House on Harmon Avenue, where ideas and passion are always welcome. If walking isn’t your fancy, you can always contact Kenneth at ricsus@uark.edu. He’s always willing to help!