News and Events
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Fair Trade on Brew at Campus Cafes
Wednesday, December 21, 2011Campus cafes offer a sustainable option for java junkies.
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ISU Center Sustains the Wild Side
Wednesday, December 21, 2011The Wildlife Care Center supports environmental sustainability one animal at a time.
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Engineers Show Off Their Green
Wednesday, December 21, 2011A bicycle-powered cell phone charger and a solar-powered medical cooler were among over 50 design class projects showcased at the Mechanical Engineering Design Expo.
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Student Exhibit Addresses Hunger
Wednesday, December 21, 2011Landscape architecture students connect food scarcity and habitat loss in an exhibit at Reiman Gardens.
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ISU Students Shine in Supporting Community Sustainability
Wednesday, December 21, 2011Record donations were contributed by ISU students in the 2011 United Way campaign.
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International Week Kicks Off in Green Style
Friday, December 9, 2011The International Student Council gathered volunteers and over 50 bags of trash during an International Week Campus Clean-up Event.
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Student Organization Sustains and Supports a Furry Community
Thursday, December 8, 2011Students Helping Rescue Animals began in 2010 and is making significant impact to a very unique sector of the Ames community.
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ISU's Energy Future
Thursday, December 8, 2011Energy options and opportunities were the topic of discussion at a recent GSB meeting with ISU Utilities Director.
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ISU Dining Hosts Local Foods and Farmers Panel Discussion
Thursday, December 8, 2011Providing local foods from local farmers is the focus of a unique Ames' program and collaborative opportunity.
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Student Takes on National Sustainability Role
Thursday, December 8, 2011Rachel Owen will represent ISU as the national VP for Students of Agronomy, Soils, and Environmental Sciences.
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Students Celebrate International Community
Thursday, December 8, 2011The International Student Council recently offered a unique opportunity to showcase, embrace, and celebrate cultural diversity.
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Plan Now for Holiday Building Efficiency
Friday, November 18, 2011A great way to increase your energy and budget efficiency is to consider adjusting your building's temperature and lighting settings over the holidays.
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Harnessing Wind Efficiency
Friday, November 18, 2011Engineers from Iowa State's Wind Energy Manufacturing Lab are working to improve energy derived from wind.
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Food at First Offers Perishable Food Kitchen for Ames
Friday, November 18, 2011Thanks to an Ames community program, leftover food that used to be landfilled, is put to important use.
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Trading Instead of Trashing
Friday, November 18, 2011DormDumpster is a new website by students for students to keep unwanted items out of the landfill.