Elizabeth Swiman
Position at Sustainable Campus: Director, 13 years
Favorite part of your job: seeing the impact we have on campus, working with incredible students who are going to take over the world!
Blog
2020
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Please share a bit about yourself, what you do for work or study, and when you became interested in sustainability.
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Cycling is a great way to get to and around FSU’s campus. In addition to getting some exercise and fresh air, a huge advantage of biking is avoiding crowded parking garages and being able to lock your bike up right outside of most classroom buildings. Sustainable Campus’ reCycle Bike rental program is a convenient and cost-effective option for students to reap the benefits of biking at FSU without the commitment of bike ownership.
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We know Fall move-in will look a little different in 2020 than in years past, but there are still tons of ways for students moving into residence halls to feel safe and at home while living sustainably. For incoming students and their families, please consider the following tips to make settling in at FSU a smoother and more sustainable experience:
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Please share a bit about yourself, what you do for work, and when you became interested in sustainability.
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Please share a bit about yourself, what you do for work or study, and when you became interested in sustainability.
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Author: Diana Conrad
While the Food Recovery Network (FRN) at FSU works to fight food waste and feed people by donating excess food from the dining halls, the hard work of individuals in our community working to put an end to hunger never ceases to amaze us. Despite the challenging times we face right now, the FSU Food For Thought Pantry remains dedicated to providing free food to students in need so that they can focus on success in their classes rather than worrying where their next meal is going to come from.
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Author: Laurelin Haas
Students studying Food Systems Planning learned about student hunger at FSU and charted a course for future study.
Student hunger is at an all-time high, and students across the country are forced to make tough choices with their limited resources. Within the Tallahassee area, a recent study estimated that the food insecurity rate in the 32304 zip code is as high as 42%. However, no scientific study has yet been able to determine the food insecurity rates among the FSU student population.
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Author: Laurelin Haas
Students studying Social Marketing utilized their skills to promote move-out waste reduction.
Undergraduate students in the Spring 2020 COM 4560 Social Marketing course were challenged to reimagine the messaging for the Chuck It for Charity program, which is an annual move-out initiative.
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Author: Laurelin Haas
The Advanced Workshop course challenged students to practice iterative making through sustainable techniques.
Students in the Spring 2020 ART 4928C & 5928C Advanced Workshop class utilized mold-making, casting, and faux techniques to create sustainable art pieces that will be displayed on the grounds of the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory. The Sustainable Campus Green Fund was utilized to purchase project materials and necessary supplies.