Planet Blue: Sustainability at the University of Michigan

OCTOBER 2016

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New U-M Sustainability School Proposed

James Holloway, Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Interdisciplinary Academic Affairs, said an external committee found there is greater opportunity for the University to lead in the field of sustainability by bringing together and integrating its major sustainability programs.

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MJS Call for Content

Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund

The Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund (PBSIF) offers grants of $5,000 to $40,000 for student-initiated projects that promote environmental sustainability. Priority is given to projects that are innovative, visible, and transformative. Other criteria include factors such as student involvement and interest, economic payback, and partnerships facilitated within the U-M community of students, staff, and faculty.

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Solar Bench

Planet Blue Renewable Energy Demonstration Project: Application Deadline December 13, 2016

The U-M Planet Blue Renewable Energy Demonstration Project (PBREDP) has a tiered application process. Initial proposals should include the overall scope of the project, research/curriculum relationship, contribution toward the GHG reduction goal if any, and anticipated benefits to the U-M community.

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Iceland study abroad

Apply by November 6 for U-M Study Abroad: Sustainable Business in Iceland

Led by Andy Hoffman, Professor of Management & Organizations, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Enterprise, this new, action-based global course will cover several topics related to sustainable business in Iceland and will culminate with a spring break trip to Iceland.

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Farmers Market

U-M Farmers Markets Celebrates Healthy Eating and Sustainable Living this Fall

There will be four expanded M Farmers Market events on campus this fall. Fresh fruits, veggies, and other locally sourced food items from various farms in the area will be available for purchase at each event.

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NIH Grant Addresses Environmental Influences on Child Health

The University of Michigan is part of a new $4.8 million research initiative to investigate how exposure to a range of environmental factors in early development—from conception through early childhood—influences the health of children and adolescents.

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MES Poster

Nuclear Energy and Climate Change Symposium

Recent U-M Energy Institute Symposium speakers explored: whether nuclear should be part of the fight against climate change, current and future nuclear technologies, barriers to nuclear power, and public concerns. The roughly 190 attendees included utility professionals; nuclear startups; national, regional and local government officials; students and U-M faculty; and local residents.

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