St. Thomas used sUSTainability week to raise awareness about the collective effort to achieve a carbon-neutral campus by 2035.
St. Thomas raises awareness of carbon-neutral campus
Solar panels installed on Anderson Student Center
According to the Anderson Student Center Solar Panel Project Summary, the 3,692-square-foot unit solar panel installation by Cedar Creek Energy will take three weeks.
Simple ways to practice sustainability
Chief photo editor Morgan Neu found easy and effective ways students can practice sustainability on and around campus.
Creative ideas for fall leaf crafts
Designer Ceceila Porter found crafty ways to use the abundance of fall leaves that will spruce up a dorm room or even leave it smelling fall-fresh.
Study shows leaf waste affects water quality
A study shows decaying leaves from storm drains have caused phosphorus to pile up in bodies of water, affecting more than 140 lakes in the Twin Cities.
Stewardship Garden yields produce, research
St. Thomas’ Stewardship Garden started The Helpful Flowers Project this year to test the effect of plant biodiversity on nutrient uptake from the soil.
St. Thomas uses sustainability week as teaching tool
Designer Danielle Duet highlighted St. Thomas’ sustainability week events on campus.
Students take advantage of Nice Ride bike share
Public bike share programs are gaining popularity around the country, and the Twin Cities is host to one of the largest in the country.