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Think big and think green

Tyrel Zich
February 16, 2012

This 2011-2012 school year I have had the honor and privilege to serve as an intern with the Student Office of Sustainability. In my time with the Student Senate commission responsible for UW-Eau Claire’s $200,000 plus green fund, I have witnessed the SOS mature into an efficient sustainability machine.... Read more »

Foodlums set up beehives

Carolyn Tiry
April 21, 2011

There’s a small, open space across the road from Phillips Science Hall. It’s partially secluded, surrounded by trees, and quiet. And it’s no longer empty. On a sunny morning last week, the Foodlums transferred two swarms of honeybees and their respective queens into two beehives stationed in that... Read more »

UW-Eau Claire strives to use local food

Eric Christenson
April 21, 2011

With Earth Day coming up tomorrow, many businesses and food services are pushing to “go local.” UW-Eau Claire is no different. In the past three years, Blugold Dining General Manager Christian Wise said Eau Claire has made tremendous strides to include more local products in its cafeterias and food... Read more »