Academic News
A Message from Professor David Hyatt
Hello students in the sustainability minor;
Are you interested in taking a summer class in the first session?
Are you a junior or a senior?
Are you interested in the idea of Sustainability in Business?
If so, read on!
I am offering this class, WCOB 3023 this summer. Through a quirk it was not listed in ISIS for several days so I am sending out this notice. This class requires no previous knowledge of business.
This class is designed to help you:
- Develop an understanding of sustainable development as an important element of practices and a value driver for businesses and other organizations
- See how economic, environmental and social issues are an integral, interrelated (and complex) part of the landscape in which institutions operate
- Gain awareness and literacy regarding global environmental and social change
- Apply your understanding of sustainability at three levels: societal, organizational, and individual. Identify next steps to better leverage sustainable development.
See the link below for a flyer for the class. Contact me for more information at dhyatt@uark.edu.
Prof Hyatt (WCOB 354)
Flyer: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3648153/BusSus%202015%20Flyer.pdf
Events
Urban Bee Habitats and Gardening Conservation
Bee Specialist Don Steinkraus demonstrates and discusses bee varieties and their habitats, which support conservation and the environment in urban and near-urban settings. While honey bees are the most commonly recognized bee variety, the mason bee, crown bee, bumblebee, leaf cutter bee, and other beneficial pollinators adapt well to the town-country setting. Dr. Steinkraus will discuss and present slides of common bees before opening the session to questions and examinations of bee housing and habitat care equipment.
Wednesday, April 15th, 6:00 PM
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
Conscious College Road Tours: Turning Green
The non-profit organization Turning Green is visiting the University of Arkansas as a part of their Conscious College Road Tour this Thursday, April 16th. The Tour aims to inspire and mobilize college students around conscious living and sustainable practices. The goal is to encourage students to make educated choices in their day-to-day lives that benefit the health of both people and the planet. The Conscious College Road Tour travels to 16 university campuses to host Conscious Information Stations to educate students about simple changes they can make towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
The stop will include two segments during the course of the day. The first will be interactive stations set up in the Union that will provide students with a chance to learn about ways to better their lifestyle in terms of the health of ourselves and the environment. This will take place from 11 – 3 pm. Following this event will be a Town Hall Meeting where TG collaborates with students and school administrators to implement a sustainability initiative on campus. This dinner and discussion will be from 6 – 8:30 pm in Ozark Hall Auditorium. Chipotle will be provided.
If you would like to volunteer at this event, follow the following link: Volunteer Sign-up
Thursday, April 16th
Herb Walk with Rix White at Tri Cycle Farms
Ever wondered what all those “weeds” are in your yard and garden? Ever wondered what you can safely forage in the park? Come join us for an early spring Herb Walk with Rix White to look at the edible, medicinal, and practical uses of wild plants growing all around at Tri Cycle Farms!
Saturday, April 18th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
1705 N. Garland Ave, Fayetteville, AR
City of Fayetteville Recycling Survey
The City of Fayetteville has a goal of diverting 80% of its waste from the landfill by 2025. Currently, we recycle or compost 20% of our waste and landfill the remaining 80%. The majority of the landfilled waste could potentially be recycled or composted. To reach our goal of 80% waste diversion, the entire community will need to be involved. Therefore, we would like your input on how to improve our existing recycling program and what new strategies should be put in place.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Project Clean Plate
Project Clean Plate is a campaign initiative sponsored by Chartwells Dining Services and Razorback Food Recovery whose purpose is to raise awareness to food waste and mindful eating habits in college students. Project Clean Plate will begin with dining halls capturing a baseline measurement of food waste for one week. This will be followed by two weeks of the campaign in which food waste and mindful eating education will facilitated in and around the dining halls by volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to table during dinner hours in each of the three campus dining halls – Brough Commons, Pomfret Hall, and Fulbright (Quad) Dining Hall. Volunteers will engage with students to raise awareness for the Clean Plate Project through games, trivia and recruiting signatures for the Clean Plate Pledge. Volunteers who serve for at least one hour will receive a free Clean Plate Project t-shirt and a free meal in the dining hall.
Live United Day Highway 412 Cleanup
Help keep our roadside clean and prevent trash from running off into the White River, before it flows into Beaver Lake by coming out for the BWA Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup on Highway 412! Check-in will begin at 9 am on Wednesday, April 15th, at the Valero gas station at 17410 E Highway 412 in Springdale. This program is held in conjunction with the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department Adopt-a-Highway program and is part of the Great American Trash-off! Cleanup supplies, such as vests, trash bags, and trash grabbers, will be provided for volunteers, along with snacks and refreshments.
Contact us at 479-750-8007 or info@beaverwatershedalliance.org for more information.
Wednesday, April 15
R&S Kountry Store Valero
17410 E HIGHWAY 412, Springdale
Bayyari Elementary Community Garden Workday
We will be preparing the garden beds to be planted by adding compost and mulch. We will also be organizing the shed, painting signs, planting herbs, and hopefully setting up the drip irrigation system.
Be sure to bring a water bottle and work gloves if you have them. Dress in layers because the weather could go either way.
Saturday, April 18th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
2199 Scottsdale Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
Benton County Cleanup Recycling Event
Established back in 2006, the Benton County Cleanup began as a means to accept household wastes from residents at no charge. Since then, the Cleanup has established itself as a very popular semi-annual event that now accepts a wide range of household items. We have many opportunities for volunteers and local business to participate in the county’s largest recycling event! The event is held in Bentonville, Decatur and Garfield.
We are looking for volunteers over the age of 18 whether an individual or are with a business, school or service group looking to make a difference in Benton County, we have the perfect fun and meaningful volunteer experience for you!
Saturday, April 18th, 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
905 NW 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Fayetteville Public Library
They Fayetteville Public Library is inviting UA sustainability students to get involved by volunteering at the library. Volunteers can set their own hours and choose from a variety of programs and departments.
Margaret Burdette, Manager of Volunteer Services
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
direct phone – 479.856.7104 | library phone – 479.856.7000
www.faylib.org
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
The ReStore is a discount home improvement center that sells donated home improvement merchandise at reduced prices to the general public. 100% of the profits support Habitat for Humanity of Washington county. We have a small staff and rely on volunteers for ReStore support.
Customer service is the primary focus for our ReStore Volunteers. Our ReStore staff will assign jobs as needed.
1421 E. 15th St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
TriCycle Farms
Tri Cycle Farms, located at the corner of Sycamore and Garland Avenue, is a centrally located urban farm on the blue and red bus routes (free parking is also available at the Trinity United Methodist Church). The mission of Tri Cycle Farms is to “build community through soil,” and the nonprofit (via fiscal partnership with the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology) is working broadly with other like-minded organizations in the region to strengthen food security. Tri Cycle Farms has ongoing “Farm to Table” programs, gardening classes, volunteer opportunities, chicken husbandry, herb walks, a composting system, and new plans to develop a farmer’s market with the Trinity United Methodist Church, which is directly across the street from Tri Cycle.
Contact Don Bennett at fayettevilletricyclefarms@gmail.com or 479-966-0572, or Joanna Pollock at jbperson@uark.edu or 708-828-5695 for more information about how to get involved or tour Tri Cycle. You can also find Tri Cycle Farms on Facebook.
The content of this post does not constitute an official endorsement by the University of Arkansas or the Office for Sustainability. All announcements are for informational purposes only.
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