NKU is hosting a contest that challenges people to reduce their weight and their carbon footprint.
Of course I signed up! Today is the first day. I am tracking how many fruits, veggies, whole grains, and water I consume. As well as the amount of exercise I do in a day. There are also events on campus such as the Farmer's Market, which I can earn more points by attending!
I'll keep you posted ;)
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Buzz
Some exciting stuff is going on at school this year!
I have the opportunity to collaborate with three very creative minds on a piece inspired by environmental theatre of the 1960's. We created a script in which our classmates will stumble upon Mother Earth meditating on a nature trail. Mother Nature will then express how beautiful she was and the devastation her children caused. She will tell us"we are all to blame." Then the class is invited to improv, using a litter mask (created/decorated with litter found on NKU's campus). "I am to blame for..." But then Mother Nature leaves us with some optimism, "we are all a part of the solution." Without the mask our audience will announce, "I am the solution, I will...."
In addition to this exciting project and am preparing for my Capstone, a year long independent research project for my Honor's minor. The plan is to study sustainability on a global and local level. I am traveling to Ecuador to study the local sustainable economy, not to mention visit the Andes and Amazon. For the local level of my project I hope to draw upon my experiences at Boone County.
This is a monumental school year for me... I feel incredibly lucky to work on these various projects and have so many wonderful mentors.
I have the opportunity to collaborate with three very creative minds on a piece inspired by environmental theatre of the 1960's. We created a script in which our classmates will stumble upon Mother Earth meditating on a nature trail. Mother Nature will then express how beautiful she was and the devastation her children caused. She will tell us"we are all to blame." Then the class is invited to improv, using a litter mask (created/decorated with litter found on NKU's campus). "I am to blame for..." But then Mother Nature leaves us with some optimism, "we are all a part of the solution." Without the mask our audience will announce, "I am the solution, I will...."
In addition to this exciting project and am preparing for my Capstone, a year long independent research project for my Honor's minor. The plan is to study sustainability on a global and local level. I am traveling to Ecuador to study the local sustainable economy, not to mention visit the Andes and Amazon. For the local level of my project I hope to draw upon my experiences at Boone County.
This is a monumental school year for me... I feel incredibly lucky to work on these various projects and have so many wonderful mentors.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Updated)
Saturday November 6th, 9am - 2pm. For more information go here: http://www.nkyhhw.org/. You MUST register before the event. Look for these documents:
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Hazordous Waste Horror
Boone, Kenton and Campbell County Solid Waste Management, Emergency Management and Sanitation District are organizing a Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. The event will take place Nov. 6th from 9 am to 2 pm at Turfway Park in Florence. We will accept the following from Northern Kentucky residents: electronics, oil, bulbs, propane tanks, batteries, tone/ink cartridges and prescription drugs.
We are looking for volunteers to help run the event, if you are interested contact Kelly or Rosie at 334-3151.
YOU WILL NEED TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
More information to come. ;)
We are looking for volunteers to help run the event, if you are interested contact Kelly or Rosie at 334-3151.
YOU WILL NEED TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
More information to come. ;)
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