Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 53.49
Liaison Julia Angstmann
Submission Date Dec. 20, 2021

STARS v2.2

Butler University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.20 / 2.00 Jamie Valentine
Assistant Director CUES
Biological Sciences
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Central sustainability website 

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:
https://www.butler.edu/sustainability

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The CUES publishes a sustainability newsletter twice a year for the entire Butler community focused on campus events, community events, and awareness of sustainability issues. The CUES also has an Instagram and Facebook where we highlight campus events, community events, sustainability jobs, sustainability news, volunteer opportunities, and info about campus sustainability initiatives.

Facebook and Instagram @Butler_CUES
https://www.butler.edu/sustainability

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Food signage around composting and local farms can be seen in Atherton Union as well as in the Residential College dining hall.
Signage about landfill and recycling can be observed at various stations across campus.
Signs reminding students and staff to turn off lights when they leave rooms are posted campus-wide.
All LEED buildings have signage on the outside of the building denoting their LEED certification level.
Two spots on campus, the Butler Prairie and detention pond, have educational and informational signage about their importance in habitat diversity and water retention respectively.
https://www.butler.edu/sustainability

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Green living guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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