Tag Archives: sustainability

On-campus dining changes with switch from Sodexo

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Sept. 15, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Kombucha, anyone? Last spring’s transition from Sodexo’s contract food service with the university to UCCS Dining Services altered menus, food options and student employment opportunities. Director of Food Services Mark Hayes, collaborated with Russ Saunkeah, executive chef and associateContinueContinue reading “On-campus dining changes with switch from Sodexo”

Solar picnic tables pending installation for spring semester

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Nov. 18, 2013. By Eleanor SkeltonScience and Business Editor On the first day of the spring semester, students may be able to charge their smartphones and laptops at outdoor SolarDok picnic tables. Matthew Driftmier, a political science major in his second year of a three-year fast-trackContinueContinue reading “Solar picnic tables pending installation for spring semester”

Sustainable projects to be on student ballot next semester

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Nov. 12, 2012. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Strings of plastic water bottles, hanging between leafless trees like garlands, encircled the plaza just beyond the Kraemer Family Library on Nov. 2. Posters with information about sustainability and bottled water dangled from the display. WithContinueContinue reading “Sustainable projects to be on student ballot next semester”

SEAS club protests parking as new parking garage is approved

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 8, 2012. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Between Osborne Hall and Kraemer Family Library on the morning of Friday, Sept. 21, a group of students camped in a parking space lined with blankets, beaded pillows and potted plants. Club members from the StudentsContinueContinue reading “SEAS club protests parking as new parking garage is approved”