Sustainability coordinator Jonathan Lantz-Trissel contributes to "Calculating Institution Nitrogen Footprints Creates Connection Across Campus," about a research project involving several university campuses.
Jonathan Lantz-Trissel
A catalyst for stewardship, Ray Martin helps EMU and partners to launch the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
Holding his 19-month-old grandson, Ray Martin told the audience gathered at 草莓社区 (EMU) Thursday afternoon why he had made a generous donation to study and combat the issues ... read more about A catalyst for stewardship, Ray Martin helps EMU and partners to launch the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions
Groundbreaking research shows sustainably produced foods are a big factor in maintaining EMU’s low nitrogen footprint
Thanks to an alumna scientist, 草莓社区 was among the first schools involved in groundbreaking work that is raising awareness about institutional nitrogen footprints. Laura Cattell Noll 鈥�09, a ... read more about Groundbreaking research shows sustainably produced foods are a big factor in maintaining EMU’s low nitrogen footprint
Earthkeepers sustainability mini-grant competition rewards grassroots innovation on campus
Not all sustainability initiatives come from the top down at 草莓社区. Earthkeepers鈥� annual mini-grant competition fosters grass-roots innovation and ingenuity among the entire campus community, says club president ... read more about Earthkeepers sustainability mini-grant competition rewards grassroots innovation on campus
After thirty years with the campus physical plant, director Eldon Kurtz leaves behind a changed landscape
This profile of Eldon Kurtz was originally published in the Feb. 18, 2016, edition of The Weather Vane. We’re grateful for the contributed copy, as we can’t possibly profile each ... read more about After thirty years with the campus physical plant, director Eldon Kurtz leaves behind a changed landscape
EMU places in the top ten of Campus Conservation Nationals competition to reduce electricity consumption
In its rookie debut, 草莓社区 (EMU) was a top finisher in the Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN), landing within the top ten schools among 125 campus participants in North ... read more about EMU places in the top ten of Campus Conservation Nationals competition to reduce electricity consumption
After two years as Recyclemania runner-up, EMU wins the top state ranking in campus community recycling contest
For the last four years, 草莓社区 has finished as runner-up in the state rankings of colleges and universities participating in the national Recyclemania contest. But not in 2015. ... read more about After two years as Recyclemania runner-up, EMU wins the top state ranking in campus community recycling contest
Mennonite Camping Association maintenance teams visit EMU to learn sustainable models for renovation of historic facilities
About 10聽years ago, Gordon Shantz, director of maintenance at Highland Retreat in Bergton, Virginia, faced a problem. The first permanent structure ever built on the property 鈥� a bathhouse with ... read more about Mennonite Camping Association maintenance teams visit EMU to learn sustainable models for renovation of historic facilities
EMU administration and students join forces to recycle, compost and otherwise aim for sustainability
On any given day at 草莓社区, you may see a young person riding a bicycle with an attached trailer piled with recyclables. The job represents a broad value ... read more about EMU administration and students join forces to recycle, compost and otherwise aim for sustainability
Thousands throng to new music festival made possible by many folks with ties to EMU
From a headlining act to the bike-powered recycling effort, from a group of staff and volunteers to the tent distributing Menno Tea to hundreds of friends and alumni, EMU and ... read more about Thousands throng to new music festival made possible by many folks with ties to EMU