June and July Happenings at the ASCP! |
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We have volunteer opportunities and exciting events to share with you. Keep scrolling to learn about upcoming ASCP events and happenings on campus. |
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We are looking to hire a full-time employee to help run our new compost program as our Compost Operations Manager! The application will remain open until July 16th, 2023. To apply, please click here or email Nicole at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu with your resume and cover letter. This position will oversee compost operations on a day-to-day basis as well as manage a team of 4-10 ASCP student associates. They will also be responsible for the coordination of compost pick-up schedules, documentation of contaminants, and providing educational opportunities whenever possible! We are also hiring part-time Compost Sorter Student Associate positions! The application will remain open until July 19th, 2023. To apply, please click here and email rylee.mccone@ahec.edu with your resume and cover letter. This position will report to the Compost Operations Manager and carry out the day-to-day operations of the compost program. This entails the sorting and processing of the collected compostable products. The ideal candidates are those with a positive attitude and the ability to perform manual labor. |
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This is a great question! Greenhouse gases include things like methane, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and even water vapor. Greenhouse gas emissions are measured by something called CO2e, which stands for CO2 equivalence. It accounts for all of the common greenhouse gases in terms of the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. To find the CO2e of a certain mode of transit, we use emissions factors to compare their environmental footprints. Each mode of transit has an emissions factor that actually depends on where you are located in the country. In the front range, walking and riding your bicycle are the most sustainable ways to get around- they have a zero emissions factor! Carpooling has the smallest emissions factor other than walking or biking. Riding the light rail has a higher emissions factor than carpooling, but still less than using the bus. However, the bus has a smaller emissions factor than driving your car by yourself. Driving your car alone has the greatest emissions factor for transits that are common for everyday commute. |
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Wednesday, July 19th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Underpass of Speer and Lawrence St We hope you all are having a wonderful and relaxing summer. Come join us and special guests from the GLOBE community for some fun in the sun by cleaning up the Cherry Creek! We are committed to keeping the campus and its surrounding areas clean and litter free and would love for you to join us in our efforts. We will meet at the underpass of Speer and Lawrence St. Waders, gloves, trash grabbers, and trash bags will all be provided. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing, water, snacks, sunblock, and a smile. Please RSVP at this link if you are interested in joining us! Click here to register and be sure to share with your friends who might be interested in signing up! |
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Volunteers needed! Come help the ASCP with their composting efforts for the 2023 Veg Fest on July 29th and 30th on the Tivoli Quad! This two-day event will have over 100 vendors and up to 5,000 attendees! Help us make it as sustainable as possible by helping with set up and clean up of compost and recycling bins, keeping the waste streams clean, and educating patrons on proper composting and recycling practices! Volunteers will receive an ASCP T-shirt, snacks, and access to the festival! Please sign up at the link below and email Rylee McCone with any questions at rylee.mccone@ahec.edu |
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Join us in our fight against hunger and food waste on campus by using the Share Meals app! Sign up to see which events around campus have food that will be available to community members. You can find free food nearby through Share Meals; see how much is available and how long it’s up for grabs. The app also has a list of centers across campus where students can find free food, personal care items, and other helpful resources. Sign up today by downloading the app on your phone or by using the web version! Click here or the image above to be navigated to our webpage for more information and to get started. |
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Come one, come all—events are in full swing! We're excited to announce upcoming volunteer activities, educational workshops and opportunities to connect with our greater campus community. Help the ASCP and our partner organizations support things like the campus' zero waste vision, transition to alternative transportation and student sustainability interests. Register for events by clicking the links below or contacting scp_contact@ahec.edu. |
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Back by popular demand, the Faculty/Staff Coalition will be returning soon! Please keep an eye out on our internal newsletter for any new information! If you would like to get involved, please fill out our form: https://tinyurl.com/yc4psyeh |
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To learn more please visit our Note: CU Denver students have an opportunity to earn a Sustainability Certificate. |
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Say “hello” to our wonderful team members from left to right and top to bottom: - Rylee McCone
- Chris Herr
- Cassy Cadwallader
- Sydney Ziegler
- Amanda Dian
- Audrey Mah
- Veronica Minnster
- Amy Nash
- Lauren Hart
- Lucinda Harger
- Piper Malczewski
Interested in learning more about how we all help to reduce Auraria's ecological impact and dependence on fossil fuels? Check out our team page! |
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Are you interested in sustainability and want to get involved on campus? Come meet like minded individuals and make a difference through our student volunteer organization: EcoReps! Keep an eye out for out next orientation and informational meeting on the EcoReps page through our website. Sign up and get more information at this link to our EcoRep Program webpage or contact Lauren at Lauren.Hart@AHEC.edu. |
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Thank you for choosing to complete our bi-annual survey about environmental sustainability on the Auraria Campus! Your responses are greatly appreciated.
The purpose of this study is to gain information on how students at the Auraria Campus understand sustainability and what sustainability-related initiatives are most important to you. The information gathered by this survey will inform how sustainability efforts are implemented here at Auraria. Encuesta sobre sostenilidad del campus de Auraria 2023 aqui.All current and past students, staff, and faculty from the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver are invited to participate. E-mails are only collected to prevent duplicate submissions.Again, thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please reach out at scp_contact@AHEC.edu. |
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