Nancy B. Underhill, groundskeeper, horticulturalist and certified arborist with grounds services, attended the Missouri Community Forestry Council Conference at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri, August 25-27, 2021. The theme of the conference was “Growing Our Future.” Educational sessions throughout the conference focused on topics such as tree and forest health, … [Read more...] about Growing in knowledge about trees
Missouri State University recently earned 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education program recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. The award honors colleges and universities that maintain healthy trees and engage students and staff in the spirit of conservation. Reaching recognition Campuses must meet five core standards for sustainable campus forestry to qualify for … [Read more...] about Missouri State recognized by Arbor Day Foundation
The Princeton Review has named Missouri State University in the top 365 Green Colleges. Based on a review of over 2,000 schools, they constructed a list of the most environmentally responsible schools. Learn more about sustainability efforts on campus. … [Read more...] about Missouri State named a Green College
Astronomers Without Borders and Explore Scientific are dedicated to sharing science with all. In 2019, a solar eclipse will cross South America and Asia. Missouri State University is a collection site for the solar eclipse glasses to donate to these countries. Missouri State and the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) are collecting glasses in the CNAS dean's … [Read more...] about Donate solar glasses to other countries
Thank you for taking measures to conserve energy over the winter break! The University saved $70,994 in electricity and steam compared to the same number of days during the months of November and December (Baseline 11/29/14 – 12/14/14). This is a reduction of: 30 percent in electricity (951,885 kWh) which is equivalent to energizing over 78 homes per year! 11 … [Read more...] about Campus saves $70,000 over winter break