Spring 2022 Sustainability Research and Practice Seminar
The Sustainability Research and Practice Seminar Series continues this Wednesday, February 9th from 12pm to 12:50pm with a presentation by Professor Megan Fork, Biology, speaking on Invisible Trash: Emerging Contaminants in Streams and Rivers. Join us Wednesday at noon on Zoom or in person in Sykes 255A/B.
WCU staff members, the date for the next Brandywine Project Staff Sustainability Workshop is set for Wednesday, April 20th (Earth Week)! While the details of the workshop are still in the planning stages, the scoop is that it will be held in-person and for the first time ever, in a location outdoors. Talk about a much needed breath of fresh air! The Brandywine Project Staff Planning Team is really cooking up something special, so be sure to save the date now before your calendars fill up. This is a great opportunity to take a half day to network with colleagues across campus, learn about important sustainability issues and ongoing work, and truly invest in yourself (not to mention the free food). ;-)
This week, for our Spotted in the GNA feature, we're sharing our first night vision image of a Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans). This photograph was part of a research study conducted by Temple University Ph.D. candidate Peyton Phillips, utilizing the Gordon Natural Area. Peyton was researching the ways in which mammals contribute to the spread of Lyme Disease in our region.
Despite its name, the Southern Flying Squirrel does not actually fly, but glides through the air. They are able to launch either from a stationary position or by taking a running start, and are believed to use triangulation to accurately plot their "flight" pattern. Amazingly, these mammals, using what's called patagium, or the membrane that stretches between their front and rear legs, can maneuver around obstacles while airborne up to 90 degrees!
Remember, you can find a whole host of images and information about the hundreds of species found in the Gordon Natural Area by accessing the GNA'sBiotapage.
Veg Out Club Meeting
Students, the first Veg Out meeting of the Spring 2022 semester will take place on Thursday, February 10th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in Sykes 255. Find more info and connect on the Veg Out Ramconnect page.
SC Buildings and Energy Committee Meeting The Sustainability Council's (SC) Buildings and Energy Committee meets this Wednesday, February 9th from 4pm to 5pm via Zoom. Anyone interested in joining may contact Chair, Matthew McMahon for the meeting link.
SC Sustainable Food Systems and Green Spaces Committee Meeting
The Sustainability Council's (SC) Sustainable Food Systems and Green Spaces Committee meets next Monday, February 14th from 9am to 10am via Zoom. Anyone interested in joining may contact Chair, Ashlie Delshad for the meeting link.
SC Transportation Committee Meeting
The Sustainability Council's (SC) Transportation Committee meets this Friday, February 11th from 1pm to 2pm via Zoom. Anyone interested in joining, please contact Chair, Jessica Schedlbauer.
Exciting Opportunities
WCU South Campus Garden Internship, 2022
The WCU South Campus Garden has an internship opportunity available for the Spring 2022 semester. If you'd like to know more, follow the link below to the position announcement on Handshake.
WCU North Campus Outdoor Classroom and Organic Gardens Internship, 2022
WCU's North Campus Outdoor Classroom and Organic Gardens has internship openings still available for Spring of 2022. Those interested in learning more can find the full job announcement on Handshake below.
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