The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Sustainability Committee is looking for ideas to make the campus more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Continue reading “Campus committee seeks ideas to improve sustainability on campus”
Learn how to protect the environment and conserve resources during the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s annual Sustainability Day events Thursday, Oct. 19.
To start the day, the UA Little Rock Sustainability Committee will host an electronic waste recycling drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot 15, located near the residence halls.
Members of the university and the Little Rock community can drop off any electronic-related devices to be recycled, including televisions, microwaves, batteries, and printers.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the university Alumni Plaza, located outside of the Ottenheimer Library, will station food trucks, a farmer’s market, recycling demonstrations, and other displays for the Trojan community to enjoy. Local vendors will also be present throughout the day, selling items from fresh fruits and veggies to precious stones and natural herbs.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Frances Frazier at fjfrazier@ualr.edu.
Learn how to protect the environment and conserve resources during the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s annual Sustainability Day events Thursday, Oct. 19.
To start the day, the UA Little Rock Sustainability Committee will host an electronic waste recycling drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot 15, located near the residence halls.
Members of the university and the Little Rock community can drop off any electronic-related devices to be recycled, including televisions, microwaves, batteries, and printers.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the university Alumni Plaza, located outside of the Ottenheimer Library, will station food trucks, a farmer’s market, recycling demonstrations, and other displays for the Trojan community to enjoy. Local vendors will also be present throughout the day, selling items from fresh fruits and veggies to precious stones and natural herbs.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Frances Frazier at fjfrazier@ualr.edu.
During the first EARTHtalk lecture of the year, Dr. Stephen Grace, associate professor of biology, will discuss the progress of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Campus Garden and the benefits of sustainable urban gardening. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Campus Garden subject of first EARTHtalk lecture”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Sustainability Committee is accepting submissions of innovative research and teaching proposals for a $2,500 grant toward the development and promotion of the principles of sustainability.
Continue reading “Sustainability grant proposals accepted through April 3”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is inviting the community to celebrate Sustainability Day on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Continue reading “UALR to celebrate Sustainability Day Oct. 19”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Sustainability Committee is accepting submissions for innovative research and teaching proposals for a $2,500 grant toward the development and promotion of the principles of sustainability.
Continue reading “Sustainability grant proposals accepted through April 1”
Members of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s sustainability committee invite the campus to reduce its carbon footprint the week of Oct. 19-23.
Continue reading “Sustainability Day set for Thursday on UALR campus”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Staff Senate has teamed up with the UALR Student Marketing Association to collect bikes and accessories for an annual event benefitting the Recycle Bikes for Kids program. Continue reading “Recycle Bikes for Kids tradition continues”
The Anthropology Club and Non-Profit Leadership Student Association are hosting the annual Food Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, to raise awareness of the benefits of growing and eating local, sustainable food. Continue reading “Food Day promotes benefits of local, sustainable food”