Earth Week Celebration on the Tower Lawn
Friday, April 23 2010 at 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM
The University of Idaho Sustainability Center is collaborating with several university and community organizations to host a BBQ, carnival, and concert on the Tower Lawn to celebrate Earth Week. The event is free and open to the public from 3:30-10:30 p.m.
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College of Graduate Studies | Sustainability

Earth Week Keynote Presentation by Derrick Jensen
Monday, April 19 2010 at 7:30 PM
Renowned environmentalist and author Derrick Jensen will present the keynote speech for Earth Week, entitled “Civilization and Resistance”, at the University of Idaho Agricultural Science Auditorium.
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College of Graduate Studies | Sustainability

Documentary: "No Impact Man"
Thursday, April 22 2010 at 7:00 PM
“No Impact Man”, a documentary about one man’s decision to eliminate his family’s environmental impact for one year, will show at the Borah Theater in the Student Union Building at 7 p.m.
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Sustainability

University Housing sees gains in its second year of Recyclemania participation
Posted: Thursday, April 8 2010
Written by Tina Deines MOSCOW, Idaho—University Housing at the University of Idaho saw less garbage and more compostable materials and recyclables this year, compared to last year during Recyclemania, Jan. 17 - March 27. Recyclemania is a nationwide competition that pits school against school to see who can recycle the most. University Housing also participates in hall competitions as part of th...
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News Release | Housing | Sustainability

Webinar: Sustaining Sustainability with Alumni Support
Tuesday, April 20 2010 at 11:00 AM
The University of Idaho Sustainability Center will host a Webinar entitled “Sustaining Sustainability with Alumni Support” in the Jack’s Creek room at the Facilities building April 20 at 11 a.m.This Webinar will feature the story of three schools that have successfully included alumni in on-campus sustainability efforts. Dano Weisbord, Environmental Sustainability Director at Smith College, will...
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Sustainability

Webinar on Culture Shift: A Training in Global Warming Communications and Behavior Change
Tuesday, April 6 2010 at 11:00 AM
The University of Idaho Sustainability Center will host the Webinar on Tuesday, April 6 in the Jack's Creek room at University Facilities. This Webinar will draw from some of the largest data sets on public engagement and global warming to provide tips on how to tailor climate outreach and behavior change strategies to particular segments of the public with a focus on engaging young Americans.
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College of Graduate Studies | Research | Sustainability

Report Details Idaho's Hispanic Labor Force and Economic Status
Posted: Friday, December 3 2010
Written by Bill Loftus MOSCOW, Idaho – The recent recession doubled the unemployment rate for Idaho's Hispanic workers to 15 percent in 2009 from 7 percent in 2007, according to a report prepared by the University of Idaho in partnership with the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. The November report on Hispanics in the state’s labor force and economy is part of the university’s "Idaho at a Gl...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology | Priscilla Salant

Documentary: "No Impact Man"
Wednesday, April 21 2010 at 7:00 PM
“No Impact Man”, a documentary about one man’s decision to eliminate his family’s environmental impact for one year, will show at the Borah Theater in the Student Union Building at 7 p.m.
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Sustainability

Food on the Table: a gathering to grow the resources that will feed the palouse
Friday, March 26 2010 to Saturday, March 27
Please join local growers, educators, sustainable food advocates, and community members as we collectively address our regional food system priorities in this unique "working" conference.
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Sustainability

Recyclemania Awards
Thursday, March 25 2010 to Thursday, March 25
The awards for Recyclemania will be presented during University Housing and the Residence Hall Association's "Global Block Party" on Thursday, March 25. The Global Block Party will be a minimum waste event as well. The Global Block Party will be held in the Living Learning Communities during the evening.
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Housing | Sustainability | Student Affairs