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Brian Campbell | No Comments | Posted: April 17, 2019
Trevor Argo is a business management major involved in many activities on campus here at Central. He is the president of the Central College Ski and Snowboard Club, a Student Senator, member of EAM club, and an avid intramural participant. He first became interested in sustainability at Central due to the Ski and Snowboard Club,…
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Brian Campbell | No Comments | Posted: April 12, 2019
On Monday of this week, Central College was happy to welcome Adam Hammes to campus, author of “Sustainable Business in Iowa: How Leading Companies Profit from Environmental and Social Responsibility” and “Stress-Free Sustainability: Leverage Your Emotions, Avoid Burnout and Influence Anyone.” Adam works full time as a sustainability consultant and executive director of the Iowa…
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Brian Campbell | No Comments | Posted: April 12, 2019
Did you know that for four months last summer, paper recycled by the residents of Central Iowa was buried every day instead of being recycled? Around 20 tons of paper were sent to the landfill every day. Why in the world did this happen? Well, according to the Des Moines Register, Mid America Recycling could…
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Brian Campbell | No Comments | Posted: November 16, 2018
Reusable bags have been all the rage for the past couple years, and rightfully so. Research has found that the plastic bags we get from the supermarket and stores affect humans, animals, and the environment. The toxins held in plastic bags leach into water, making it dangerous to use. Plastic bags also block drainage systems…
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Brian Campbell | 1 Comment | Posted: November 15, 2018
Mackenzie Fuller is a music major with a minor in biology, chemistry and Spanish at Central College. Set to graduate in 2019, Mackenzie is involved in a variety of things on campus, including being the current student body president. When asked what sustainability means to her she said, “Using and producing resources so that future…
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Giselle Bruskewitz | No Comments | Posted: October 4, 2018
A labyrinth is a great spiritual tool used by people around the world as a place of reflection and renewal. It is an inclusive sacred place, welcoming all faiths and traditions. There is often confusion as to the difference between a labyrinth and a maze. A maze is multicursal and presents choices to the walker,…
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Giselle Bruskewitz | 1 Comment | Posted: March 7, 2017
The intercultural educators at Central College are bridging the cultural differences on campus. The student run organization engages the campus around issues of diversity and difference by sponsoring activities and holding “mini Ted Talks”, iTalks. These events open the discussion about intercultural differences across campus and start conversations and understanding of differences. Ranging from topics…
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Giselle Bruskewitz | No Comments | Posted: February 27, 2017
Central College’s effort toward sustainability is incredible to say the least. Everywhere you turn, there is a recycling bin waiting to be utilized. While there is a great amount of recycling taking place in dining areas and academic buildings, Green Pod 220 noticed that the recycling effort in the residential buildings was lacking. Each room…
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Giselle Bruskewitz | No Comments | Posted: February 20, 2017
It is common knowledge that college kids love to eat food, but they typically don’t choose the healthiest or most “green” option. Central students are no exception to that trend. With that said, Green Pod 220 wanted to provide students with important knowledge on ways to eat healthy, eat local, and eat happy. We decided…
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Giselle Bruskewitz | No Comments | Posted: February 14, 2017
“Like most people growing up, I thought that wellness was just the physical activity, nutrition, and exercise. I didn’t realize that it encompassed so much more than that.” Kristi Leonard is the new Assistant Dean of Students at Central College and is heading up our Wellness Program. A Central alum, this is her first full…
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