Curriculum
Administrative Committee
Green Building
- UAkron has worked with Habitat for Humanity to deconstruct homes in order to reuse salvageable material.
- A recent addition to Guzzetta Hall incorporates daylighting and occupancy sensors, thereby using 40% less energy than conventional building standards
Energy
- Energy savings from temperature setbacks through mid-January 2007 exceed 3.9 billion Btu from expected consumption.
- Motion and heat activated lighting controls are being installed throughout campus. So far about 40% of buildings have been completed.
- Renovation of Rob's Cafe resulted in 49% less energy for lighting and an 8% cooling load decrease
Grounds
- Green Space throughout campus reduced heat islands
- 2,800 new trees absorb 14 tons of CO2 per year
Transportation
- Physical Facilities personnel use alternative vehicles similar to golf carts that have very high efficiencies
- UAkron will soon own 12 campus shuttles to promote remote parking for commuters
- The University of Akron is collaborating with the City of Akron to create bike paths in the city
Recycling
- Currently recycling cans, white papers, cardboard, plastic bottles, metal, and pallets
Events
- The Blue, Gold, and Green Committee collaborated with Environmental Akron to organize an Earth Day Celebration featuring speakers and film screenings
Website
- http://www.uakron.edu/info/green/
Contact
- Frank Horn, Director of Capital Planning, 330-972-2761, fjhorn@uakron.edu
- Mike Szczukowski, 330-972-2542, mas149@uakron.edu
- Donny Davis, President of Environmental Akron, dmd45@uakron.edu
Student Group
- Environmental Akron: Founded in 2007, Environmental Akron is an eco-friendly student organization focused on uniting like-minded students to promote awareness of environmental issues on and off-campus. They have organized recycling at sporting events and site cleanups near campus. Future goals include a solar stage for Earth Day 2009 and maintaining the UA cardboard recycling program. Contact Donny Davis to get involved: dmd45@uakron.edu
Has the President of the College signed the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment?
No
