Join Us in Celebrating Earth Day 2019! Green Panther Newsletter for April 18, 2019
Earth Day 2019 – Protecting Our Species This year’s Earth Day theme is focused on protecting our species from the rapid extinction we have been witnessing in our world today. The unprecedented global destruction and rapid reduction of plant and wildlife populations are directly linked to causes driven by human activity: climate change, deforestation, habitat
The SMC Department Gets Conscious with their Coffee Through the innovative recycling company, TerraCycle, the SMC team now averts their coffee pod waste from entering landfills.
Due to both their convenience and the wide variety that is offered, coffee pods have become commonplace in office spaces. However, the environmental impact of these little pods are often overlooked. Since recycling them can be challenging (not all municipalities accept #5 plastic), almost all coffee pods end up in landfills. In 2014, there were
Meet wellness blogger and Patagonia employee Leah Thomas ‘17, and get ready for Earth Day 2019! Green Panther Newsletter for April 1, 2019
Join the Conversation on Issues Related to Socio-Economic Status in the Chapman Community Every other Tuesday, Chapman’s Diversity Project Advisory Group on Socio-Economic Stratification meets to discuss and advocate for issues related to socio-economic status. The group has worked on numerous projects for the Chapman community, including the creation of a food pantry on campus, reducing
Green Panther Spotlight: Leah Thomas Learn more about wellness blogger and Patagonia employee, Leah Thomas '17.
Our next Green Panther Spotlight is on Leah Thomas ’17, who majored in Environmental Science and Policy with a cluster in Comparative World Religions. Leah advocates for greener living and sustainability on her wellness blog and Instagram, Green Girl Leah. She is also currently on the Communications team at Patagonia. Can you discuss your current
Green Week, Volunteer Opportunity and Green Panther Spotlight Green Panther Newsletter for March 7, 2019
Green Week is Approaching! The Sustainability Department and Net Zero Chapman collaborated to organize Green Week, which will be taking place next week! Green Week is a series of events centered on promoting sustainability within the Chapman community. In collaboration with various clubs on campus, Green Week will have educational, cultural, social, recreational and community-based
Upcoming Events, Green Panther Spotlight and Composting Survey Green Panther Newsletter for February 19, 2019
Menu for the Future The Office of Sustainability and the Advisory Group on the Status of Socio-Economic Stratification presents Menu for the Future. This workshop is structured as an open discussion about food justice and food insecurity based on cultural and socioeconomic factors from both a global and local perspective. Beyond that, the discussion will
Green Panther Spotlight: Ryan O’Hara Get to know Ryan O'Hara '19, Mission Environment's club President.
Ryan O’Hara ’19 is pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Environmental Studies. Learn more about his role as Mission Environment’s club President and his past experience at Sugarloaf State Park. What is your current position/ leadership role you hold? My current position is President of Mission Environment—Chapman’s environmental awareness and appreciation
5 Sustainable Resolutions for the New Year Green Panther Newsletter for January 30, 2019
Welcome Back Panthers! We hope you all enjoyed your break or Interterm and are now ready to take on the Spring semester! There’s no better time to commit to a more sustainable and waste-free lifestyle than at the beginning of a fresh new year. Consider implementing these 5 simple and sustainable goals in your daily
Green Panther Spotlight: Nikki Morgan Meet Alumna Nikki Morgan '16, head beekeeper at Backyard Bees.
Nikki Morgan ’16, who majored in Environmental Science and Policy, shares about her current position at Backyard Bees and the importance of eating consciously and locally. Can you discuss your current position/what you have done in your career since graduation? I am currently the head beekeeper for Backyard Bees. Not only do I manage around
Moving Out, Moving Up! Tips and Tricks for Spring Semester Move Out
The semester is in full swing at Chapman but as summer approaches it’s important to keep dorm residence move out in mind. During move out season you may find donation bins around the dorm areas. This year Chapman along with the Sustainability Department are implementing new guidelines and categories for donations and recycling. Proper recycling