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2021
RADIO: Chuck it for Charity at Florida StateApril 21, 2021Florida State University News Published 9:09 a.m. ET Apr. 21, 2021
Florida State University students are moving out of their respective residence halls, but not everything is headed home with them. What do they do with some of the leftovers? Look no further than Florida State’s Chuck it for Charity program.
FSU named a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American BicyclistsMarch 02, 2021Kelsey Klopfenstein Published 12:10 p.m. ET Mar. 2, 2021
Florida State University has been recognized as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University with an award from the League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike.
New FSU master’s program to focus on sustainabilityJanuary 19, 2021Mark Blackwell Thomas Published 1:41 p.m. ET Jan., 19, 2021
Florida State University’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is launching a new online major in the Master of Science program this fall to prepare students to help companies meet the demands of today but not at the expense of tomorrow.
2020
FSU Facilities receives state award for recycling effortsDecember 16, 2020Kelsey Klopfenstein Published 10:30 a.m. ET Dec. 16, 2020
Willie Wiggins, the assistant director for Waste Management, has been a key player in the success of FSU's recycling program, which was recently honored with a Recycling Champion Award. (FSU Photography Services/Bruce Palmer)
Florida State University was recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Florida Recycling Partnership as a 2020 Recycling Award winner.
How COVID-19 has affected sustainability on FSU's campusSeptember 20, 2020Ella Hechlik, Staff Writer Published 10:35 a.m. ET Sep. 20, 2020
PODCAST: The More You Nole: Episode 13: Sustainable CampusAugust 12, 2020Florida State University Office of Admissions Published Aug. 12, 2021
Interview with Cyndel Brunell and Michelle Presley of FSU Sustainable Campus.
VIDEO: Community Waste Station Roll Out on CampusJuly 06, 2020Published 11:30 a.m. ET Jul. 6, 2020
Florida State University is taking aggressive steps to prevent the spread of disease, such as COVID-19, by minimizing individual interactions while also enhancing its existing cleaning and disinfection practices. This cannot be achieved without the help and understanding of the entire campus community.
To meet campus needs for increased sanitation of common spaces, custodial staff will no longer routinely enter personal office spaces to clean or collect trash from desk-side bins.
FSU exhibit celebrating 50th anniversary of Earth Day goes virtualApril 22, 2020Michelle Presley Published 7:13 a.m. ET Apr. 22, 2020
April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and to commemorate the occasion, Sustainable Campus and Florida State University Libraries’ Special Collections have partnered on an online, virtual exhibit.
Organizers took a local perspective with the curated collection by highlighting the history of Earth Day at FSU and the greater Tallahassee area and celebrating alumni who have made significant, positive impacts on the environment.
FSU Students push for commitment to 100% renewable energy on FSU campusMarch 01, 2020Melissa Ma, Staff Writer Published 11:53 a.m. ET Mar. 1, 2020
2019
FSU Food Recovery Network donates excess food from campus dining to fight food insecurityOctober 14, 2019The Food Recovery Network at FSU began promoting sustainability on campus by collecting excess food from campus dining locations and donating them to the local community this October.