The Earth faces social and environmental problems that can prevent it from thriving. Promoting sustainability is one way Missouri State University can help the planet address these issues. Missouri State will host many sustainability-oriented events on its Springfield campus during Earth Week 2021 April 19-23. Among these events is the presentation of Dr. Robert … [Read more...] about Addressing sustainability needs in the Ozarks this Earth Week
Energy consumption is something to worry about. As the carbon footprint grows and grows, students look for ways to tame the ever-growing beast. Patrick Toplikar, a student of the cooperative engineering program, received funding to look into sustainable street lights. With help from an Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience (OURE) grant from … [Read more...] about First steps in sustainable street lights
Being sustainable isn't just about recycling. The 2017-18 Public Affairs Conference explores how sustainability is relevant to every part of life. Dr. Daniel Crafts has been researching and teaching this for years. Sharing knowledge Crafts, associate professor of hospitality leadership, recently presented at the International Council on … [Read more...] about Sustainability in the classroom
3rd annual sustainability conference to feature exhibits, panels, guest speakers “Connect and Sustain,” this year’s theme for Missouri State University’s sustainability conference on Oct. 19, promises to educate the campus and the community about sustainability advancements made on campus. Most conference activities will be held in the Plaster Student Union … [Read more...] about ‘Connect and Sustain’ conference will highlight progress, growth
Missouri State University has received a bronze rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. While 249 higher education institutions are registered as STARS participants, Missouri State is in the first 50 to receive a STARS rating. The data collection … [Read more...] about Missouri State receives bronze STARS sustainability rating