• The Green Action Fee was disqualified in the Student Government Association General Election in March 2023 over miscommunications on how and where to campaign as a student organization sponsoring a referendum.
• Student Government is holding an emergency meeting in the coming days to vote on a bill allowing GAF to collect student signatures on a petition to call for a special election. They have permitted GAF to start collecting signatures before they vote on the bill.
• GAF must collect approximately 1,100 student signatures by Thursday, April 20, at 3 pm. Please help us collect these signatures by sharing the link with other students and making announcements in your classes and course shells with your professor's permission.
• Students can sign and share the petition via this link: https://sgaelection.uccs.edu/login.php?petition=true.

• Saturday, April 22, from 9 AM - 2 PM at Berger Hall.
• Students have the opportunity to engage in several community service opportunities with organizations such as Concrete Couch and The Resource Exchange.
• The Office of Sustainability is planning a Clean the Stream at Portal Park. You'll need to come to Berger Hall to check in and are encouraged to stay for the larger event.
• Breakfast and lunch are included (sponsored by GAF).
• RSVP required: https://mlc.uccs.edu/event/8569335.

• Monday, April 24, from 10 AM - 3 PM at UCCS West Lawn (between Columbine Hall and Gateway Parking Garage)
• Learn from experts about electric vehicles, charging, and financial incentives.
• Sponsored by Phil Long EV OUTLET, Kangaroo Coffee, Food to Power, Drive Clean Colorado, and UCCS.

• Hiring an Assistant Director of Sustainability: This position will focus on making our buildings and grounds more sustainable. The priority date to apply has passed, and the search committee is currently reviewing applications.
• Hiring a Sustainability Program Director Professional. This position will focus on developing behavior management programs and organizing sustainability learning communities. The position title changed due to budget constraints. The position is on hold until campus leadership can evaluate the university budget in May.
• Finalizing energy performance contract: Campus and system leadership is finalizing a three-year, 15-million-dollar investment in energy and water conservation measures that collectively pay for themselves over 20 years.
• Behavior Management Pilot Program: As part of the energy performance contract, we are working with the Colorado State University's Institute for the Built Environment on a pilot program that encourages students in three residence halls to take shorter showers and conserve water and energy during the month of April. During the first week of the program, 11 students pledged to cut their shower times. We hope student participation will pick up as awareness grows about the program.
• New rubber shingles were installed on the Sustainability Demonstration House. These shingles are much more durable than traditional asphalt shingles. They are Class 4 hail resistant, 150 mph wind-resistant, and Class A fire-resistant. The Office hopes to have a return on investment after the first major hailstorm. You are welcome to come on by and check them out.
• For more information about the Office, visit https://sustain.uccs.edu/.  

• When: April 15, 2023, at 9:00 AM
• Where: Various locations in the Pikes Peak Region
• Register: https://www.fountain-crk.org/event-sites-copy-2/
• Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/5MmGGmswr
• What: The Great American Cleanup is America’s largest community improvement program that kicks off in more than 15,000 communities each spring. This national program engages 2 million volunteers who take action in their communities to create positive change and lasting impact. Volunteers will meet at various sites throughout the Watershed to create cleaner parks, streetscapes, and public spaces through litter removal and elimination.
• The Fountain Creek Watershed District will conduct this 1-day cleanup in collaboration with local governments, nonprofits, Friends groups, and neighborhoods. We encourage everyone to join a cleanup near you and give our home watershed a spring cleaning!

• When: Wednesday, April 19, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
• Where: Zoom
• Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvduGppz8sE9NicevTLrgErYmPkz-AliJY#/registration.
• Topic: El Paso County Parks Master Plan- The recently completed 2022 master plan addressed updates to future open space and park areas, revisions to master planned trail alignments, and an asset management plan to help outline critical needs throughout our park system.

• When: Wednesday, April 18, from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
• Where: Fossil Craft Brewery at 2435 Ore Mill Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
• What: What better way to show gratitude for our incredible volunteers than through beer, games, prizes, and plants? Over the last 9 years, we have removed 138+ tons of trash, and we couldn’t have done it without your hard work and dedication! Let’s celebrate together!
• More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/222240633719124
• Hosted by the Fountain Creek Watershed, Flood Control, and Greenway District

• Ballots will go out between April 21-May 1
• Ballots are due on Tuesday, May 16, by 7 p.m.
• More info: https://coloradosprings.gov/election
• Unofficial Election Results: https://coloradosprings.gov/april-4-2023-general-municipal-election-results

• What: Engage with many interactive tables and booths hosted by various organizations in the community, including the City of Colorado Springs, Trails Open Space and Parks (TOPS), and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
• When: Saturday, April 22, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Where: Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center (indoors) at 1805 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
• More information: https://gardenofgods.com/events/calendar/earth-day-celebration/

• What: A monthly casual networking event where sustainably-minded people meet over drinks.
• When: Thursday, April 27, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• Where: Storybook Brewery at 3121 N El Paso St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
• More information: https://fb.me/e/vAaPo2EU