Looking Ahead to Earth Week

Next week will be the fifth anniversary of Earth Week on campus, and LiveGreen has planned a variety of activities based on your feedback. Monday: Kick off Earth Week with a celebration of Arbor Day and our second year as a Tree Campus USA….

One less paper towel a day

Do you dry your hands correctly? I know it sounds like a silly question. If your hands are dry, you’ve done it correctly, right? I beg to differ. Did you know Americans use 13 million pounds of paper towels every year? Just on this…

Earth Week Events on Tap for Campus

Since 2011, LiveGreen has been proud to help the campus celebrate Earth Day by planning a week’s worth of activities, known on campus as Earth Week. This year, Earth Week will be held April 20-24. Last year you asked for more notice of these…

Re-using ‘retired’ lab coats

As announced in Nebraska Medicine Now and  UNMC Today, lab coats with the old brand will be retired Aug. 15. Some of you already have new coats and others will be getting them soon. That led to the question: what can we do with…

Farm-fresh produce available to UNMC community

Deadline to sign up for the weekly service is March 31.

A Stairwell Worth a Stare

The stairwell in University Tower has been transformed to make it more enjoyable to take the stairs, the heathly and sustainable option.