Need funding for an event? Sustainability themed programs should 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 ahead of your program.
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 BLACKOUT Party! What a better way to end the first 7 weeks of second semester than a floor party? Maybe a floor BLACKOUT PARTY! Reserve a room, gather your residents, hit the lights, and you're good to go! You could borrow a blacklight or two, dress in neon and give each other highlighter tattoos; play throwback games like sardines or flashlight tag; or just pop in a movie. Keeping it dark saves energy, as does keeping everyone in the same room (fewer occupied rooms = fewer thermostats on high and fewer lights and appliances running). Consider inviting other floors to increase the sustainable benefits AND the fun!
Spring Cleaning.
Clean out your room for the new season.
Sort y
our stuff as you clean. Make piles for donations, recycling, and garbage as you
go through! Luther has several community partners working to re-purpose all those things you no longer need, and you can make a run to Goodwill, the Depot, or Spectrum to donate all the used things! Also check out DecorahNow.com to post any items you may want to sell!
Green Ice Cream Social.
There is
no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than an ice cream social! Purchase local ice cream from WW Homestead or anoth
er lo
cal pro
ducer. You can purchase a few ice cream toppings, and you're set for a social. Also make sure you ask your residents to bring their own bowls or cups and spoons to reduce your plastic use!
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Anderson Prairie Proposal Update. The Land Stewardship Committee has moved to the second phase of evaluating the proposal to build an elementary school on Luther's Anderson Prairie. After well-attended and successful student, faculty and staff forums throughout the month of February, the committee received over 300student comments submitted via the online form. The committee will now complete a final review of the comments and questions received, and submit their report to the Luther Administration in the following weeks. For more information on the proposal and the decision-making process, visit the Elementary School Proposal webpage.
Off-Campus Jobs and Internship Funding. Trying to figure out a plan for summer or post-graduation? In partnership with the Luther College Career Center, the Center for Sustainable Communities maintains and Off-Campus Job and Internship Opportunity list for students and community members. The list is updated regularly, and includes postings from organization across the country in a wide variety of disciplines. In addition, the Career Center is offering internship funding for opportunities that support environmental sustainability and/or social justice, working with Luther alumni, or work with religious or business organizations. The deadline to apply for up to $2000 in funding is Friday, March 31st. Visit the Career Center Internship funding webpage to learn more and apply!
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Tips for a Greener Residence Hall
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 Did you know those "Compostable" containers are actually not compostable at Luther? They are designed to be composted industrially, while the farm compost is more like a backyard compost. Please place the brown cup in the landfill spot and the white plastic lid in the plastic and metals container! |
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
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School Performance: A Brown Bear, A Moon, and a Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle
Tuesday, March 14th
12:30pm CFL Main Hall
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Shopping Shuttle
Wednesday, March 18th
11am SOS Room
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Shopping Shuttle
Wednesday, March 22nd
11am SOS Room
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Winter Bike Storage Retrieval
Thurs., March 30th - Friday,March 31st
4-6pm Ashmore-Jewell Barn
Student bicycles stored in Ashmore-Jewell barn over the winter season will be available to be picked up from 4-6pm on Thursday and Friday. Learn more
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Eric Baack
Assistant Professor of Biology
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Dr. Eric Baack is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Luther College and also serves as the Environmental Studies Department Head. Since 2007, Dr. Baack has taught courses in introductory biology and evolutionary biology. Dr. Baack has taught multiple off-campus courses during January Term, including Ecology of the Southwest in Arizona and English Theatre: Mirror of Society and the Human Condition in England. Dr. Baack sits on the Land Use and Energy and Waste subcommittees of the Sustainability Council, and facilitates with invasive species management and prescribed burning on Luther's natural areas. To learn more about Dr. Baack, visit his online bio.
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