UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

UWRF Sustainability

Resources

The Office of Sustainability has created a variety of bulletin boards for use on campus as well as offers a few sustainability related programs. If you are interested in getting material for a bulletin board or inviting sustainability staff in to facilitate a program, please contact sustainability@uwrf.edu

Bulletin Boards

        • Waste minimization

        • Energy efficiency

        • Water Conservation

        • Renewable Energy

        • Food Insecurity and Resources

        • Get Involved in Sustainability On Campus

Programs

  • The Real Game of Life – Participants have to make choices in regard to food, transportation, and lighting. They have limited time and money and curve balls are thrown their way. Projector required.

  • Sustainability scavenger hunt – Participants break into groups and will go all over campus. 

  • DIY Name Signs/Door Decs – craft event where participants can make a sign with their name on it made out of all upcycled materials.

  • Sustainability Trivia - Kahoot! Style.

Sustainability Speakers Series Presentation Recordings

Presentation by Dr. Richard Hauer: "Susainability: What's Wrong WIth My Tree?"

Presentation by Dr. Christie Manning: "The Mental Health Impacts of our Changing Climate"

Presentation by Diana Alfuth: "Sustainable Landscaping: Using Native Plants in Your Landscape"

Presentation: "Responsible Investing: Enviornmental, Social, and Governance"

Presentation by Dr. Mark Seeley: " Climate Change & Sustainability: Pathways Ahead" 

Presentation: "Water, Energy & Industry" 

Presentation: "Food, Poverty, & Health"

Presentation: "Wisconsin Climate Change Taskforce with Mandela Barnes, Lt. Governor of Wisconsin" 

Presentation by Dr. Jonathan Overpeck: "Climate Change: Impact on Fisheries in the Great Lakes Region"

Presentation by UWRF Office of Sustainability: "Overview of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals"

Presentation by Dr. terry Root: "Climate Change: Changing....Well....Everything"