Finance and Administration News
Living sustainably during the winter months can be a challenge. Most American households significantly increase their waste production over the holidays and use more energy to keep their homes warm.
According to WifiTalents, holiday waste 鈥溾 25% during Christmas in 2025.
鈥淛ust by nature, our society makes sustainability really pretty difficult,鈥 Athens resident Loraine McCosker said. 鈥淏ut it can be done, and certainly a lot of people have been doing it for a long time.鈥
Using sustainable practices during the winter might be a challenge city residents are ready to tackle.
鈥淚 think it's really neat in Athens because we have a sort of local community that really highly values the environment and sustainability,鈥 Sam Crowl, Athens City Council president and director of sustainability at 91原创, said.
Sustainable Infrastructure Hub Seminar: Organic Waste Management Strategies that Generate Value for Campus and Community
It was a privilege to attend the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub Seminar on Nov. 24, focusing on "Organic Waste Management Strategies that Generate Value for Campus and Community."
As a student working with the , it was inspiring to see how closely our school is tied to these critical regional sustainability efforts, especially since the event was moderated Dr. Sara Davis, the Sustainability Infrastructure Hub coordinator. The seminar, which featured a diverse panel of experts, hammered home a key idea of sustainability is much more than just taking out the trash, it鈥檚 about leadership, policy, and creating true value from waste, specifically focusing on organic waste (food, agriculture waste, and bio solids).
The discussion centered on how local partnerships are making Athens a leader in the state.
Drive for faculty and administrator vacation leave donations underway
The official drive for faculty and administrators to donate vacation leave to the Paid Leave Pool is now underway.
Drug Free Workplace Reminder
The university must notify employees annually of its drug and alcohol policies and resources available to those seeking assistance for drug or alcohol issues.
91原创 to close Dec. 25 for annual Winter Break Closure
91原创 to close December 25 for annual Winter Break Closure; will reopen January 3
Bobcats are ready for Thanksgiving break, a five-day weekend filled with rest in preparation of finals week starting Dec. 8.
While some students make the journey home to celebrate with loved ones around the dinner table, others remain in town for the holiday.
For those staying in town, 91原创 is hosting a variety of celebrations, including community dinners and themed meals. Nov. 26, the Patton College of Education is hosting a in Patton Hall room 120 on 100 E. Union St. from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ends at noon Nov. 21.
The Home Away From Home Meal provides 150 traditional and international meals for dine-in or take-out and accommodates those with dietary restrictions. Along with traditional Thanksgiving foods, the event includes vegetarian, halal and vegan options, such as a quinoa dish and vegan chocolate brownies.
The invites all Bobcats to enjoy a vegan and vegetarian potluck Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., hosted by the Office of Sustainability. Students are encouraged to bring a dish and share a recipe, though bringing food is not required.