Interested in meeting new people and raising awareness about sustainability on campus? The Sustainability Hut provides interactive activities for the campus community to learn more about sustainability topics and how to make a difference in their own lives and at UF. Join the "Sustainability Hut" Wiggio or e-mail the Sustainability Hut Team for information about how to become a hut staffer today. Each volunteer is required to attend a single training session held at the beginning of the semester. These trainings last the duration of a single class period, and start and end according to the standard course period schedule. Trainings for Spring 2013 will be held Friday, January 18, at 10:40AM, 11:45AM, 12:50PM, and 1:55PM in Tigert Hall room 202. Volunteers are encouraged to volunteer with the hut as much as possible. After the third shift, volunteers receive a free Sustainability Hut staff t-shirt! After working six or more shifts, you may be eligible to become a Shift Leader. The Hut moves around campus on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and also makes appearances at other Office of Sustainability events.
So you don't miss out on any events on campus and in the community, be sure to take a look at our sustainability calendar.
Upcoming Events
1. City of Gainesville Arbor Day Celebration, Thursday, January 17, 11:45AM – 1PM
2. Go Enhance RTS Study Workshop, Tuesday, January 22, 6 – 8PM
3. UF: The Past is Prologue Panel Discussion, Tuesday, January 22, 6PM
Other Opportunities
4. Florida Student Sustainability Summit, Submissions Due Wednesday, January 30
5. Regional Science Fair Judges Needed, Wednesday, February 13, 8AM – 3:30PM
6. TEDxUF: Pursuing Passion, Saturday, February 23, 9:30AM – 3PM
7. Regenerative Leadership Institute Permaculture Design Training, February 16 – 24 or April 20 – 28
Upcoming Events
1. City of Gainesville Arbor Day Celebration, Thursday, January 17, 11:45AM – 1PM
The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the City Beautification Board and the Four Seasons Garden Club invite the media and the public to a free celebration of Florida Arbor Day 2013 on Thursday, Jan. 17 at the City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center, which is located at 5701 NW 34th St., from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The City of Gainesville will celebrate its 29th year as Tree City USA and will honor these years by planting 58 shade trees. Music and light refreshments will be provided. For additional information, please contact Earline Luhrman at 352-393-8188. Please RSVP to Ella Bernhardt-Brooks or call 352-393-8181.
2. Go Enhance RTS Study Workshop, Tuesday, January 22, 6 – 8PM
The City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) invites the public to an open house workshop to learn about the Go Enhance RTS Study and help shape the future of transit services. Topics will include viable alternatives to both the corridor identified in the 2010 Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study, and its potential peripheral segments. The study area covers a 16.6-mile alignment from Santa Fe College, west of I-75, to the Gainesville Regional Airport. The workshop will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Gainesville Regional Utilities Administration Building at 301 SE 4th Ave, Gainesville. For additional information, please go to the study website or contact Ginger Corless at 407-616-5500.
3. UF: The Past is Prologue Panel Discussion, Tuesday, January 22, 6PM
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Morrill Act, which allowed for the creation of land-grant colleges and universities, with a fascinating special panel discussion. The program will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 22 in Pugh Hall at 6 p.m. The event and parking are free and open to the public. The panel discussion will be moderated by the Graham Center's Director, David Colburn. The event is sponsored by the Department of History and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, co-sponsored by the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, the Center for the Humanities and Public Sphere, and the Center for Women's Studies and Gender Research.
Other Opportunities
4. Florida Student Sustainability Summit, Submissions Due Wednesday, January 30
Sunday, February 24, 2013 marks the 4th Annual Florida Student Sustainability Summit hosted by the University of Florida's Gators Going Green. The Summit will feature sustainability experts, student presenters, information related to internships and post graduate opportunities. The Summit offers a unique platform to present innovative results and ideas to students focusing on campus sustainability through cross-university collaboration. What success, experience, or research will you share that changes the face of sustainability on campus? Abstract submissions are now open and will remain open through January 30th, 2013. Abstracts can be submitted by filling out this form. If you would like to attend the Summit, please take this one minute survey, to allow customized programming to your interests. Registration details will be available soon.
5. Regional Science Fair Judges Needed, Wednesday, February 13, 8AM – 3:30PM
The Regional Science Fair coordinators are still looking for 45 more judges. Judges must have at least a bachelor's degree; master's degree or higher is preferable. The fair will take place at Santa Fe College, Gainesville Main Campus. To apply or for more information, please contact Lisa Strzyzykowski in the Science Curriculum Department, 352-955-7628.
6. TEDxUF: Pursuing Passion, Saturday, February 23, 9:30AM – 3PM
This year's TEDxUF conference is centered around the theme of Pursuing Passion. As novelist E.M. Forester said, "One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested." The event is intended to be a conversation, not a one-way dialogue. Whether they are UF dropouts or gene therapy researchers, the thread that unites the speakers is tenacious passion. In addition to listening to the speakers on stage, audience members will be able to explore innovative businesses and research in the Lab, engage with an art exhibit, and collaborate over a working lunch. Check the Facebook page and the website for more information about this year's TEDxUF conference and to apply.
7. Regenerative Leadership Institute Permaculture Design Training, February 16 – 24 or April 20 – 28
Permaculture is a sustainable design science rooted in observation of nature and providing solutions to some of our most pressing problems. Join a regenerative leadership and permaculture design certification retreat in the San Francisco Bay Area, February 16-24th or April 20-28th, and go beyond sustainability. Get inspired by learning pragmatic permaculture design and regenerative leadership skills for your life, career, business, and community from the world's leading sustainability experts; and earn your internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate. For more information, visit the website or call 1-800-376-3775.
Laurel Nesbit
Office of Sustainability
University of Florida
352-392-7578
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