Urgent need of assistance:Based on weather forecasted this week as the hottest week of the year, so far, demand on the power grid has increased to $1.50/kilowatt hour, a significant increase from the normal rate. Peak hour pricing for campus will remain elevated throughout this week, particularly during the afternoon hours of 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is expected to remain elevated throughout July.The campus community is urged to shut down nonessential lighting and consider unplugging nonessential...
Hope everyone is enjoying the summer break. As is normal for the summer as temperatures increase, so does electricity cost to the university. Electricity costs are on the rise as of this week with elevated pricing currently at $.35 per kilowatt hour (an increase of about $.32 higher than normal). With most buildings are less occupied than normal, a few energy-saving tasks are being requested in an effort at reducing energy consumption and costs. Your assistance is greatly appreciated...
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Maldonado Environmental Hero Award. Colin A. Maldonado was a 2013 graduate of Georgia College & State University, with a major in environmental science and a minor in geology. He was president of the Environmental Science Club, a leader for the GC Wellness & Recreation Center climbing wall and a member of the Bike Polo team. Colin was an activist and a visualist; he employed his heart and his education to manifest a better world for all...
2024 Sustainability Symposium featuring Dr. Patricia Yeager Director of the Georgia Climate Project Climate Change in Georgia: What’s Happening and What We Can Do About It Thursday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. A&S Auditorium
2024 Sustainability Symposium featuring Dr. Patricia Yeager Director of the Georgia Climate Project Climate Change in Georgia: What’s Happening and What We Can Do About It Thursday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. A&S Auditorium
Georgia College & State University's Environmental Science Club annual Earthfest will take place on Front Campus April 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Many campus organizations will be tabling to celebrate Earth Day. Stop by and celebrate with us.
The GCSU West Campus Garden is opening up for the Summer Rental Program. There are spaces available in raised beds and open row garden at a cost of $10 per space. Students are not charged this fee as they are already charged a fee when they pay their tuition. Availability is first come, first serve. Renters may reserve up to four rental spaces with the reservations going to the raised beds first, followed by the open row spaces. If there is space available, renters may be eligible...
The Gardening Club and Environmental Science Club are co-hosting a community workday at Salamander Springs, a local permaculture farm, this Sunday from 2 p.m.until 5 p.m. We will assist Debbie, the owner, with getting her property and gardens ready for the spring/summer crop. This event can be used for service credit hours for anyone, and all are encouraged to come and bring a friend. There's a carpool in the clubs' GroupMes. Once at the address maps will bring you to, continue going...
Come out to Front Campus on Wednesday, April 3, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for the Farmer and Artisan Market. There will be over 25 vendors from the community and students of Georgia College & State University. It is going to be a great event so you don't want to miss it.
Hey garden enthusiasts! Come get dirty with us at the West Campus Garden anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8! We are partnering with the Georgia College & State University Office of Sustainability for an all-day event to learn about glass recycling on campus and tackle larger garden maintenance tasks. Feel free to bring any of your personal glass recyclables judgment-free and drop in whenever you can for service credit! All Greek organizations interested in beginning...
