July 2020 |
IUPUI Sustainability Newsletter | |
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Keep An Eye Out For Requests:
Data Collection for 2020 STARS Report Begins
The IUPUI Sustainability team has begun the annual process of collecting data for the campus-wide 2020 STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System) Report. "With most students away for the summer, we’re able to switch our focus from engagement to reporting," said IUPUI Sustainability Director, Jessica Davis. "Summer is an ideal time for us to gather the information necessary to quantify IUPUI’s sustainability performance over the past year and set our benchmarks for the next year.”
Starting this year, IUPUI Sustainability will begin reporting campus sustainability performance data on an annual basis. This shift to annual reporting, in comparison to every three years as was previously done, will allow for a more swift and thorough capture of data, rather than a massive overhaul.
The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System ("STARS") is a globally recognized self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS is a program of AASHE - the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. In the fall of 2019, IUPUI achieved a STARS Gold Rating for the first time in the campus' history. | | |
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Watch The Economic Value of Preparedness and Resilience |
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CALL TO ACTION |
Count Me In: IU Encourages Students, Faculty and Staff to Fill Out 2020 Census |
If you have not yet, be sure to complete the 2020 Census by submitting online, by phone or by mail. Data collected from the census measures the country's demographics, is used to draw boundaries for congressional, state legislative and school districts, and determines how more than $675 billion in federal funds are distributed annually to communities across the nation.
Read IU's call to action for all in the university community to fill out the 2020 Census. | | |
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Wednesday, July 8 |
Webinar: Managing Extreme Heat |
Currently, heat kills more people in the U.S. than any other weather hazard and heat waves are projected to worsen over the next 30 years. The most vulnerable populations such as senior citizens, residents in poor housing stock without air conditioning, and those experiencing homelessness are at the highest risk from heat. As heat waves become more frequent and intense, it will be increasingly important for local governments to develop community response plans for heat. Join the Environmental Resilience Institute
as we discuss how extreme temperatures can impact your community and strategies for developing extreme heat response plans.
WHEN: 12 - 1 PM
WHERE: Register Via Zoom | | |
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Every Saturday |
Community Yoga, Meditation and Dyads |
Social Distancing doesn't have to mean Social Isolation. Join Indy Community Yoga in practice with other individuals over Zoom! Schedule includes yoga, zen meditation, paired mindful speaking and listening, and a discussion. Learn more.
WHEN: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
WHERE: Both in-person and online
Online: Join Via Zoom
In-Person: The Virginia Fairbanks Art and Nature Park (100 Acres)
1850 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46228 | |
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Saturday, July 18 |
Earth Day Indiana Festival |
Join the fun at the Earth Day Indiana Festival in downtown Indianapolis at the historic Military Park. The FREE festival will feature over 110 exhibitors, live music, food trucks, beer garden, and a 5K run/walk. Kid's activities include Nine13sports' Kids Riding Bikes and more! Registration not required.
WHEN: 11 AM - 4 PM
WHERE: Military Park
601 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 | |
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Saturday, July 18 |
Earth Day Indiana Recycle Run |
Get your sweat on at Earth Day Indiana Festival's Recycle Run - a 5K (3.11 miles) run or walk along a scenic route in downtown Indianapolis! The 5th annual Recycle Run 5K begins and finishes at Historic Military Park at White River State Park, but the majority of the course will take you along the White River. A 1-mile walk is also available.
Register to participate.
WHEN: 12 - 2 PM
WHERE: Military Park
601 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 | | |
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IUPUI Sustainability
980 Indiana Avenue Room 4408
Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
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