Sustainable Res Life
November 7th, 2017
Program Ideas
Need funding for an event? Fill out the Sustainability Program Funding application.  The Center for Sustainable Communities will be reviewing applications frequently, but it is best to apply at least two weeks in advance of your program.
No Shave November Challenge. Welcome to November! This month is famous for eating turkey and growing facial hair. Encourage your floor to conserve water this month by forgoing shaving. This challenge can be applied to all genders! As the weather gets colder, body hair acts as a natural layer of warmth. Forgoing shaving leads to less time in the shower, which leads to warmer water for the rest of the residents, and more water saved overall!
Floors-giving meal. Before everyone heads home for Thanksgiving, host a potluck meal to get people in to the spirit of the season! Ask each person who attends to bring one piece of the meal, and encourage your residents to practice gratitude and share what they are thankful for. Bonus points if the items you bring are from a local source like the co-op or the indoor farmers market!
Features and Updates
Winter Bike Storage 
As the weather cools down, it is time to store bicycles for the winter! To promote the use of bicycles as an alternative form of transportation, Luther offers free winter bike storage for all students, faculty, and staff. Bicycles will be stored in Ashmore-Jewell Barn (the red barn by Baker Village), and kept secure and dry. Mark your calendars and plan to drop off your registered bikes on  Thursday, November 16th  or  Friday, November 17th from 3-6pm  at Ashmore-Jewell Barn. The bike racks around campus will be moved to storage the week following, so make sure to get your bikes indoors! All bikes put in storage must be registered prior to being taken to to the barn. Free bike registration is available at the Welcome Desk in the Union. Those who choose to store their bikes will receive an email notification when it is time for bike retrieval in the spring. Any questions about bicycle registration and/or storage can be directed to  sustainability@luther.edu .
 
Student Employment Opportunities
Interested in making Luther's campus more sustainable? Facilities and the Center for Sustainable Communities are now hiring!

The Recycling and Compost Crew is looking for workers for J-term and Spring Semester 2018! Crew members complete work related to campus recycling, composting, plastic film and other alternative waste streams. Help make Luther a more sustainable campus by joining the team! Applicants must have a valid driver's license. Email Cindy Blue for more information.

The Center for Sustainable Communities is hiring two Energy Educators, two Zero Waste Educators, and one Marketing and Communications Member for Spring Semester 2018! Energy Educators are responsible for raising awareness about energy consumption on Luther's campus through implementing innovative educational programs. Zero Waste Educators are responsible for evaluating the existing waste stream on campus and implementing solutions to help Luther achieve the goal of a zero-waste campus. Marketing and Communications Coordinators are responsible for efforts to promote sustainability events, programs and services offered on campus and in the community.
Applications are due by Friday, November 17th!
Tips for a Greener Residence Hall
Is there still water left in your bottle or coffee left in your cup? Dump the liquid before you toss your cup! Liquid in the trash and recycling contaminate the waste in addition to making it heavier than it actually is! Lend our custodians and recycling crew members a hand and rinse out your container before disposing it. Find a nearby restroom sink to dump out your liquid - don't forget to rinse the sink! - before you recycle or throw away your cup!
This newsletter is provided by the Center for Sustainable Communities . The mission of the Center is to promote sustainability and be a catalyst for change on campus and in the region. For more information on initiatives at Luther and the outreach work of the Center for Sustainable Communities please visit:   www.luther.edu/sustainability 
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 7th
Energy and Water Task Group Meeting
All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, November 8th
6pm Valders 206
Join transgender speaker Ryan Sallans as he discusses his recovery from an eating disorder and transition from female to male. This talk is hosted by the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement and is open to the public.
Thursday, November 9th
Food, Purchasing, and Waste Meeting
Tuesday, November 14th
Land Use Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 15th
Documentary Screening: Waking the Sleeping Giant
Movie screening followed by comment, question, and answer session with the director. The film follows Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign and the rise of the progressive movement in the United States.  
 
Thursday, November 16th
Sustainability Council Meeting
Faculty Spotlight
Jim Martin-Schramm
Professor of Religion  










Jim Martin-Schramm is Professor of Religion and coordinates the Energy and Climate Program for the Center for Sustainable Communities. He recently completed a term of service on the board of the Iowa Wind Energy Association and is currently chair of the board of Iowa Interfaith Power & Light and the Winneshiek Energy District. He also serves as Secretary of Luther College Wind Energy Project, LLC. Jim joined the Religion faculty of Luther College in 1993. Most of his research has focused on ethics and public policy. He is the author or co-author of four books including Climate Justice: Ethics, Energy, and Climate Policy (Fortress Press, 2010). He holds a doctorate in Christian Ethics from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Learn more about Dr. Schramm's studies and findings in his blog!
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