Sustainability Decathlon 2010http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314Reflections from the Mentors in the 2010 Sustainability DecathlonWed, 10 Mar 2010 01:04:46 PSTlcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:04:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6775It's exciting to be a part of this project in its first year. It is just getting off the ground and yet it is progressing so quickly. I cannot wait to see where it will be by the end of my time here.lcromwell@scu.edu (Justin Covino)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6775Involvement on Campus,Justin Covinohttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6775Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:02:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6774I helped set up for and attended the Focus the Nation panel hosted by Green Club.lcromwell@scu.edu (Michelle Tang)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6774Michelle Tang,Involvement on Campushttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6774Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:01:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6773Spoke to people about the RLC energy challenge and the Save Rave at the Benson low carbon dinner. lcromwell@scu.edu (Mary Zuromskis)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6773Mary Zuromskis,Involvement on Campushttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6773Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6771I did a waste characterization earlier this year in the fall.lcromwell@scu.edu (Eloise Callander)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6771Involvement on Campus,Eloise Callanderhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6771Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6772It's been a lot of fun--I've been able to feed off of the enthusiasm of the three AmeriCorps volunteers.lcromwell@scu.edu (Ben Knapp)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6772Involvement on Campus,Ben Knapphttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6772Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:58:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6770I cut some lettuce that was ready to be harvested. I also helped to fork the beds the soil was compacted by the rain to improve aeration.lcromwell@scu.edu (Amelia Evans)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6770Involvement on Campus,Amelia Evanshttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6770Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:57:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6769I will be talking to students during dinner in Benson to promote the Save Rave and Energy Challenge tonight (24 February) from 6-6:30. lcromwell@scu.edu (Ashley Ciglar)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6769Involvement on Campus,Ashley Ciglarhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6769Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:56:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6768Also, I've noticed over the past week that my roommate has been following my lead by studying in the daylight, unplugging her unused electronics, etc. So, maybe my little actions are inspiring her to make a change too.lcromwell@scu.edu (Whitney Reynier)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6768Involvement on Campus,Whitney Reynierhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6768Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:55:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6767Overall it was fun to work in the gardens because it allowed me to learn about nature and also about the way natural processes work, like a plant growing or a dead plant decomposing.lcromwell@scu.edu (Carly Zipper)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6767Involvement on Campus,Carly Zipperhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6767Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:53:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6766Working with Bronco Urban Gardens (BUG) is super fun and I definitely will keep on going.lcromwell@scu.edu (Emily Hawley)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6766Involvement on Campus,Emily Hawleyhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6766Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:52:00 PSTGive an example of your involvement in sustainability at SCUhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6765As a member of GREEN club, we are organizing Focus the Nation this week.lcromwell@scu.edu (Molly Kagel)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6765Involvement on Campus,Molly Kagelhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6765Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:50:00 PSTA haiku about naturehttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6764Nature Haiku lcromwell@scu.edu (Carly Zipper)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6764Carly Zipper,Artistic Expressionhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6764Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:49:00 PSTA haiku about naturehttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6763Here's a little haiku. Enjoy. lcromwell@scu.edu (Ben Knapp)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6763Artistic Expression,Ben Knapphttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6763Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:48:00 PSTA poem about naturehttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6762Yay nature!lcromwell@scu.edu (Molly Kagel)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6762Molly Kagel,Artistic Expressionhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6762Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:47:00 PSTA haiku about naturehttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6761A haiku...lcromwell@scu.edu (Mary Zuromskis)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6761Mary Zuromskis,Artistic Expressionhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6761Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:48:00 PSTDescribe an artistic expression you witnessed. Did it leave an impression with you?http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6759It definitely made me think about how big this world is, how many people are living and consuming in it, and how we need to cope with these issues and change our way of living.lcromwell@scu.edu (Amelia Evans)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6759Artistic Expression,Amelia Evanshttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6759Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:47:00 PSTDescribe an artistic expression you witnessed. Did it leave an impression with you?http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6758He made me think twice about the things I throw away; by using waste materials in such an artistic way, he challenges everyone to reduce the amount of waste they produce. One of his common quotes: "When I no longer have the materials to make my art, I will then consider my message well received."lcromwell@scu.edu (Whitney Reynier)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6758Artistic Expression,Whitney Reynierhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6758Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:45:00 PSTDescribe an artistic expression you witnessed. Did it leave an impression with you?http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6756There was a man in a suit made of plastic bagslcromwell@scu.edu (Justin Covino)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6756Justin Covino,Artistic Expressionhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6756Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:45:00 PSTDescribe an artistic expression you witnessed. Did it leave an impression with you?http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6757Creative displays like this really make people stop and think about how their little actions can add up.lcromwell@scu.edu (Emily Hawley)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6757Emily Hawley,Artistic Expressionhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6757Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:43:00 PSTWhy is art often a better vehicle for engaging others about issues of sustainability?http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6755It can really capture the attention of the audience in a different way which allows them to be involve in the topic itself. Images can have a large influence on peoples emotions and therefore art can play a big role.lcromwell@scu.edu (Eloise Callander)http://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6755Eloise Callander,Artistic Expressionhttp://www.scu.edu/blogs?b=314?c=6755