JMU Environmental Stewardship Workshops

The JMU Environmental Stewardship workshops were developed in cooperation with The Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World and will focus on environmental stewardship programs at JMU. You may attend one or all of the sessions.

Greener Virginia, Course# TD1392
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, USB 102

Presented by Sharon Buckner, M.S. Ed

The Greener Virginia CommonHealth program will help state employees to eat green, live green and save green.

Did you know...

• Americans throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial fleet of airplanes every three months?
• Cigarette butts and filters take 12 years to biodegrade? If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers, we could save about 25 million trees each year?
• Many businesses, organizations and individuals are making the commitment to "go green". What does it all really mean?
• You can reduce your electric bill and put money in your pocket.

With the coming Greener Virginia program, we will be awarding cash gift cards as incentives. What could be greener? They are much more cost effective and require no boxing, shipping and delivering. All the participant needs to do is sign in with their ID number and they will be added to the drawing list. We will be drawing monthly for several $10, $25 and $100 winners in every region. At the end of the quarter, we will draw one name for a $500 cash prize. We know everyone appreciates money! Winners will be subject to tax, and we will send a letter to that effect.

Read More About Greener Virginia at www.commonhealth.virginia.gov/gogreen

Campus Water Stewardship, Course# TD1320
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, ITTC Room 111

Presented by Dr. Tom Benzing, ISAT professor and state-certified nutrient management planner and Mr. Abe Kaufman, FM stormwater coordinator

This course will focus on issues concerning water stewardship as it relates to our campus and the places where we live. The course will present information about campus water use and quality. Participants will be introduced to JMU's stormwater management and nutrient management plans and practices. This course represents an opportunity to find out what JMU is doing to become more sustainable, how you can help to address issues related to water use and quality, and where on campus you can find examples of JMU's commitment to being a better steward of our local water resources

Greening Your Office, Course# TD1321
Monday, March 15, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, USB 102

Presented by Maria Papadakis

In this session participants will learn how to conduct an office sustainability audit and set achievable goals for being green in the office setting. Topics addressed will include electricity use, recycling, water use, paper reduction strategies, equipment procurement, furnishings, cleaning products, sustainable dining, and hosting green events. This course is appropriate for anyone who works in an office environment at JMU.

Environmental Stewardship on the Road, Course# TD1322
Tuesday, September 23, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, USB 102

Presented by Chris Bachmann & CJ Brodrick-Hartman

If you use JMU vehicles this session is for you. Participants will learn about current and future alternative fuel and technology vehicle options (biodiesel, ethanol, CNG, and hybirds), green vehicle operation, and JMU's carpool, transit, and non-motorized mobility options.