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Monthly Newsletter
April 2016
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April is Sustainability Month at Campus Dining! Learn about their sustainable practices and check out their tip of the day calendar.
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Tour Princeton's campus virtually or in person to learn about the University’s progress toward reaching its sustainability goals.
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Princeton Facilities and Bocarsly Lab Collaboration
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A recent partnership between Princeton Facilities and the Bocarsly Lab exemplifies the aim of
Campus as Lab to promote Princeton as a living, learning laboratory.
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Green Princeton is running a 3-week long energy reduction competition, from April 3 to April 22, between the residential colleges. The college that lowers its energy usage the most wins a study break of its choice! Check your standings on the leaderboard and save energy by following these easy tips:
- Turn off the lights when you leave the room
- Unplug electronics when they are done charging and unplug cords when not in use
- Work in common spaces
- Work outside (weather permitting)
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Princeton Garden Project Earth Week Activities
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Everyone is welcome to participate in an Earth Day work session from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on April 22 in the student-run Forbes Garden at 79 Alexander Road. Volunteers will plant, water, weed and help with general garden activities. There will also be a workday on Sunday the 24th from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. as well as yoga at 7pm followed by a campfire at 8pm. Yoga will be a one-hour vinyasa style class - no experience necessary!
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Attend the inaugural Tiger Chef Challenge on Earth Day, April 22, from 4-7 p.m. under the tent on Alexander Beach. The event will include an Iron Chef-like competition, during which seven teams representing each residential college plus the Graduate College will compete to see who has the best plant-based entrée. Stroll through the Earth Day Food Expo with complimentary food samples. There will be a demonstration garden area which will highlight vertical gardening, composting and waste oil recycling.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival
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Princeton University’s Outdoor Action Program is hosting the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival 2016 on Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23 from 7:00-10:30 p.m. in McCoshHall, Room 10. Join Princeton students, staff faculty, and the local community for this campus favorite that combines awe-inspiring films and an intermission gear raffle! The spectacular action-packed films feature rock climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, mountain biking, extreme skiing and explorations of the natural world.
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Princeton Sustainability Leader Profile
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Student Profile: Katie Wolf, 5th Year Graduate Student
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Wednesdays through May 11, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Firestone Library/Chapel Plaza
Thursday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Princeton Public Library, Community Room
Friday, April 22, 2-5 p.m.
Location: Frist South Lawn
Friday, April 22, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Alexander Beach
Friday, April 22 & Saturday, April 23, 7:00-10:30 p.m.
Location: McCosh Hall, Room 10
Saturday, April 30, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Town of Princeton
Thursday, May 5, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Frist Campus Center
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