Resolve to TravelSmart in 2016
By Melanie Stewart I know it seems crazy to think about switching up your commute during the winter, but it’s the perfect time to do so! Last Tuesday did you slip and slide to work in a commute that took you twice as…
New Uses for Old Lab Coats
Your generosity helps others, decreases waste By Melanie Stewart When the campus rebranded last year, we asked for your lab coats with the old brands. The new brand didn’t allow for the same coats to be used, so as new lab coats became…
Colleagues Trade In and Save
In an effort to help colleagues transition to the updated dress code policy, The Company Store offered its Trade-In Days promotion for seven months, ending Dec. 31. And plenty of staff took advantage to get discounts on new logowear. In that time period, The…
Get Organized
New Year’s Resolution Prompts Identity Crisis By Anne Rivas After the excesses of the holiday season, I usually want to start over, to clear out extraneous stuff. Most of us make resolutions to lose weight, get organized, live more mindfully, become better people….
Climate Change Agreement
By Melanie Stewart For the past two weeks we spoke about the Climate Change talks in Paris and why they are important, as well as reasons for hope. As we find ways to make changes in our own lives to be part of the…
Climate Change Hope
by Melanie Stewart In last week’s article, I spoke of the threat of climate change. It affects every aspect of our lives, from the weather, our health, our economy, our safety and even our existence on the planet. It’s imperative that we discuss climate…
Climate Change Here?
By Melanie Stewart Earth’s climate is changing. From storms like Superstorm Sandy and the severe drought in the West, to occurrences like Spring’s torrential rainfall, and a late-arriving autumn, we see the effects every day. I am excited about the meeting of world leaders…
TravelSmart Survey Results and Gift Certificate Winner
By Melanie Stewart Earlier this fall, individuals who were on the TravelSmart interest group mailing list plus registered TravelSmart participants received a feedback survey. If you took that survey, THANK YOU! The information you provided was very helpful and not only lets us know…
Help Us Help you
by Melanie Stewart LiveGreen has a lot of great stuff happening on campus, and we could really use your help on a couple of things: Since its installation in April of 2014 over 3,000 books have been donated to us and given away at…
Changes to Daily Rate Flexible Parking
By Melanie Stewart Hopefully you are aware of Daily Rate Flexible Parking. Which was brought to campus to support people in the TravelSmart program and those coming to campus without a permit. People driving to campus without a parking permit can park in one…
