Project Earth to Hold Elections for 2008/2009 Officers!

Hey UWT Environmental Science folk!

We need a few good folks willing to head the student group Project Earth!

Past accomplishments of Project Earth include:

• Helping with 2008 Sustainability Summit

• Snow shoe trips at Rainier

• Indoor rock climbing trips

• Many hours working on restoration projects

• Getting new recycling bins on campus

• Regular social hours!

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider being an officer:

5. Because several of the past accomplishments sound like fun and you'd like to help make them happen again!

4. A less exciting reason, but something to think about for the future.....it looks good on your resume.

3. You can gather a whole group working towards a common passion (campus sustainability, environmental restoration, etc.)

2. If you think the Environmental Science folks are not social enough, you could help change that.

1. It's a way to make a difference and can be fun!!

Contact Lia Wetzstein (Adviser to Project Earth) at 253-692-5657 with questions about the position, or if you're wavering and need more reasons.

Campus Sustainability

The 2008 South Sound Sustainability Summit and Exposition was held February 9th and 10th. With over 50 exhibitors and 500 attendees, this event demonstrates that discussions on sustainability are here to stay!

Thank you to our college campus partners and volunteers for all their efforts that made this event such a huge success. Also, special thanks to conference coordinator and UWT Professor, Jim Gawel!

Below are the presentations that took place on Sunday.

• Judy Walton, AASHE, Benchmarking Sustainability on the College Campus: How do we Measure Progress?
  

• Will Toor, Boulder CO, Getting to Class without Destroying the Planet
  

• Dale Anderson, Architects BCRA, Greening Our Campuses
  

• Marc Gleason, McGranahan Architects, UWT Adaptive Re-Use Case Study

• Bob Katica and Terrence Bills, Architects BCRA, CWU Adaptive Re-Use Case Study

About Project Earth

Project Earth is a student organization within the Environmental Science program. Project Earth provides opportunities to get involved and make a difference beyond the campus, while representing the UWT. Participating in the organization is a valuable way to foster strong community bonds, and for students to make themselves known to potential employers.

2007-08 Officers:

President: Hannah Julich
Treasurer: Heather Minnella

Advisor: Lia Wetzstein