Good Week this week
April 17, 2013
Be sure to check out the events this week! Here’s the schedule:
Conference on Conservation at Miami
April 11, 2013
Tomorrow, April 10, Miami University will welcome Thayne Maynard, the director of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and John Kamanga Ole Ntetiyian, a Kenyan activist for a discussion on the relationship between conservation and houses. Miami’s Humanities Center is putting on this event as part of the Altman Program Spring Conference. The conference’s theme … More Conference on Conservation at Miami
A “Greener” Afternoon Uptown
April 8, 2013
My last post about Chipotle got me thinking about other businesses in Oxford that are taking green initiatives. Some places (other than Chipotle) that came to mind were The Green Door, Kofenya, and SOHI. I’m sure many of you readers have seen these companies environmental responsibility in action, but for those of you who may … More A “Greener” Afternoon Uptown
Green Transportation ‘On the Move’ at the Oxford Kinetics Festival
April 4, 2013
Everyday students, faculty and employees of Miami have to transport themselves across campus and often across town to run errands, go to class, buy groceries and even just to meet friends or family. Much like the familiar routes we travel daily, our forms of transportation have become routine: we walk, bike or drive a car. … More Green Transportation ‘On the Move’ at the Oxford Kinetics Festival
Another reason to love Chipotle
April 3, 2013
Like many students on campus, I am a BIG fan of Chipotle (more like slightly obsessed, but we won’t get into that). However, in addition to delicious burritos, bowls and salads, I can give all of you readers another reason to love this company—their business model completely revolves around sustainability! Just visiting the Chipotle website … More Another reason to love Chipotle
Oxford’s Interfaith Climate Change Work Group
April 2, 2013
Are you interested in green issues? Do you like to socialize with other environmentally conscious people? Do you feel comfortable discussing your religion? If you answered yes to any of these three questions, then the Oxford Interfaith Climate Change Work Group, or the ICCWG could be the perfect fit for you! The ICCWG is a … More Oxford’s Interfaith Climate Change Work Group
KIND Healthy Snacks: Join the Movement
March 27, 2013
I am sure we have all seen the KIND snack bars in Miami’s many markets, and at King Café and Dividends, but many of you may not know that these awesome snacks (my favorite’s the almond, apricot in yogurt) are not only good for you, but also sustainable. According to their website, “KIND is a … More KIND Healthy Snacks: Join the Movement
Oxford’s Green Screen: Now Showing Last Call at the Oasis
March 26, 2013
This Wednesday, Mar. 27, the Miami student organization Green Oxford will be showing their bi-weekly Green Screen, with this week’s feature being the groundbreaking documentary film Last Call at the Oasis. Directed by Jessica Yu, and with main narration given by the renowned environmental lawyer and activist Erin Brockovich, Last Call at the Oasis draws … More Oxford’s Green Screen: Now Showing Last Call at the Oasis
Balancing the travel equation: How the miles really add up
March 21, 2013
Now that Spring Break has come to an end and everyone has returned from the beaches, it often becomes painfully apparent how much ground you had to cover for that week of vacation. The miles and hours add up to taking quite a toll on your body, mind and wallet. (Although let’s be honest, the … More Balancing the travel equation: How the miles really add up
Student organization focused on clean water issues
March 20, 2013
Here at Miami, and in the United States at large, we are lucky to have access to a supply of water that is both clean and abundant. Clean water is so ubiquitous for us that we hardly ever stop to think about how uncommon it is in global terms to have fresh water constantly at … More Student organization focused on clean water issues
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