University of Utah-Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund

It's time for technological spring cleaning! Visit our campus e-waste event on April 11th to recycle your old and unwanted electronics. http://sustainableutah.wordpress.com/2014/03/31/university-of-utah-to-collect-e-waste-on-april-11/

Here's a great explanation of climate change from our childhood pal, Bill Nye the Science Guy: http://www.upworthy.com/bill-nye-is-too-busy-saving-the-world-to-say-i-told-you-so?c=3501

Sometimes the most innovative ideas are made by rethinking something familiar - check out this bike helmet designed by students in Sweden: http://vimeo.com/43038579

The Invisible Bicycle Helmet | Fredrik Gertten “If people say it’s impossible we have to prove them wrong.” Design students Anna and Terese took on a giant challenge as an exam project. Something no one had…

We had a glitch in our application form and have not been receiving the applications. Please submit your SCIF applications to [email protected].

Another friendly reminder that tomorrow is the first project proposal deadline. Please visit our website for the form and submission instructions. http://sustainability.utah.edu/get-involved/students/sustainable-campus-fund%20%20.php

The University of Utah The Office of Sustainability administers the Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund. Contact theSCIF Coordinatorwith questions or ideas about the program.

Just 2 days left to get your project ideas submitted. What sustainable initiatives do you want to see on campus this year?

Just a reminder to get your SCIF project applications turned in by October 24th! We can't wait to see all of your great ideas and help make them a reality.

Are you interested in doing a SCIF project but having a hard time figuring out exactly what to do? Campus Ecology has some great ideas that you could incorporate into your own for the U campus. Check it out: http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/Campus-Solutions/Get-Involved/Design-a-Project/Examples-by-Topic.aspx

Research Station: Examples by Topic - National Wildlife Federation Research Station: Examples by Topic

Compete to Reduce – Campus Conservation Nationals | Sign Up Sign up here for CCN 2013 *All fields are required First Name:Last Name:Title:School:Number of participating buildings:Email:Phone:

Don't forget to stop by the campus Farmers' Market today 10-2. Stop by the Managers' Booth for information on ways to get involved with the Office of Sustainability & SCIF! Remember the deadline for SCIF is October 24, so start by filling out the application to make your project idea a reality!