| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.37 |
| Liaison | Laura Bain |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Furman University
ER-T2-1: Student Group
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Does the institution have an active student group focused on sustainability?:
Yes
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The name and a brief description of each student group:
The Environmental Action Group (EAG) is is a student-led, non-partisan group committed to environmental advocacy and education. By promoting stewardship of local and global resources, EAG strives to protect the planet for the people of tomorrow.
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List up to 4 notable recent activities or accomplishments of student group(s):
-EAG hosted a fundraising contra dance, whose proceeds were donated to the construction of a potable water system in Esperanza San Antonio, Guatemala
-Annual Coal Dump: EAG and members of Furman’s Earth and Environmental Science Department calculated how much coal the average Furman student uses in one day, and placed that amount of coal in a large Christmas box on the steps of the James B. Duke Library in demonstration of per capita energy use. The coal is reused every year.
-The group hosted Captain Charles Moore, oceanographer and founder of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation. Captain Moore lectured about his area of expertise: the massive anthropogenic plastic load located in the North Pacific Gyre, a far remote reach of the Pacific Ocean.
-Annual Tire Pressure Check: On the last day of classes before the Thanksgiving Holiday, EAG hosts a free tire pressure check and air fill-up for all students, faculty, and staff in an attempt to increase fuel-efficiency and safety while driving.
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List other student groups that address sustainability:
Furman in the Garden, Global Sustainability Club, Global Issues Forum, Bartram Society
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The website URL where information about student group(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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