Need funding for an event? Sustainability themed programs should fill out the Sustainability Program Funding application. The Center for Sustainable Communities and Wellness Department will be reviewing applications frequently, but it is best to apply at least two weeks ahead of your program.
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Small Business Saturday. While Black Friday sales are very appealing, there are other, more sustainable options, to get great deals on holiday gifts! The Saturday after Thanksgiving is nationally recognized as Small Business Saturday- hit up your small, locally owned stores for their big sales! Get to know your local merchants and give gifts that are unique and meaningful. Your residents aren't back on Saturday? Organize your own shopping gift trip to downtown Decorah and hit up places like Dragonfly Books or Sparrow's Candles and Gifts when everyone comes back from break!
Coloring Event. The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are always stressful for students. With class projects, Christmas at Luther, and impending finals, provide your residents with a chance to unwind with a coloring event! Counseling Services says that coloring is an excellent source of relaxation and self-care. Print off some coloring sheets, invite your residents to take a study break, and then hang up their completed work in your hall for some decorations!
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Students head to Cannon Ball, ND. In light of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests against a 1,172 mile pipeline from North Dakota to Illinois, Luther students have taken action to stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Several students will spend their Thanksgiving Break in Cannon Ball, North Dakota, to protest the pipeline, and to provide support for the tribes who are defending their land that is threatened by the oil industry. The primary focus of the trip is standing in solidarity with a historically oppressed and marginalized people, and also to bring supplies to people who are staging long-term protests. The group is collecting donations in the Luther College Campus Ministries Office in the CFL, as well as on their GoFundMe page.
Composting Gum. The composting crew for the Center for Sustainable Communities would like to remind all students that chewing gum is not a compostable food item. When products like gum are placed in composting bins, it interferes with the natural break down process of other food that can be composted! Next time you are done with your gum, please place it in the trash or landfill bin, and remind your residents to do the same! Read more about Luther's composting efforts on the Recycling and Waste webpage!
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Tips for a Greener Residence Hall
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 Though it's only a requirement for extended breaks, it's good practice to clean out and unplug your fridge while you're not on campus, and therefore not using it. Not only does this save tons of energy, it saves you from coming home to some smelly, unidentifiable food that spoiled over break. With Thanksgiving Break soon approaching, consider giving your residents a friendly reminder to give their fridges a clean and a rest!
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This newsletter is provided by the Center for Sustainable Communities in collaboration with the Luther College Wellness Department. The mission of the Center is to promote sustainability and be a catalyst for change on campus and in the region. We believe that physical wellness is an important component of sustainability, and advocate for the physical, mental, and emotional health of our campus and local community. For more information on initiatives at Luther and the outreach work of the Center for Sustainable Communities and Wellness Department, please visit:
www.luther.edu/sustainability and
www.luther.edu/studentlife/wellness/.
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Shopping Shuttle
Wednesday, November 23rd
11am SOS Room
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| Nathan Campbell '18 |
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Nathan is a junior Chemistry major from Elk River, Minnesota. Nathan serves the Center for Sustainable Communities as an Energy Educator; he was inspired to get involved with the Center after hearing about all the improvements that were going on on campus last year. His job involves learning and educating others about ways to responsibly consume energy while conserving natural resources. "My favorite part of working for the Center is having the platform to make positive changes to the campus regarding infrastructure and behavior. I hope that, because of my efforts as an Energy Educator, more Luther students will graduate prepared to live consciously about how they use the earth's resources."
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