Corvallis Makes Quarterfinals in National Energy Competition
Corvallis has made it to the quarterfinals for the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a $5 million incentive to reduce energy consumption. The Corvallis application was submitted in June, including letters of support from numerous local businesses and non-profits, Mayor Julie Manning, the Corvallis City Council, and all three utilities: Pacific Power, Consumers Power and Northwest […]
Question of the Week: Homes Powered by Coffin Butte
Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a 20 oz. reusable OSU water bottle. Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week At the Coffin Butte landfill, methane is harvested and […]
Solar Energy Workshop Event
Here at OSU we boast a variety of cutting edge sustainable energy options. From our LEED Platinum rated Energy Center to our portable Solar Trailer, sustainable energy is an important feature of our campus. But sustainable practices don’t stop there; the Corvallis community and its homeowners are embracing solar energy as well with help from […]
Question of the Week: Event Recycling at OSU
Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a reusable OSU spork. Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week Campus Recycling can provide recycling and compost options for on-campus events. What […]
Now Hiring: SHIFT Electric Vehicles
Pioneered by Kirk Swaney in 1999, SHIFT EV offers vehicle parts and services for full sized conversions to electric power (mainly custom sports cars). In 2013, Kirk partnered with the Sustainability Office and Student Sustainability Initiative to install an on board level 2 electric vehicle smart charger in OSU’s Solar Trailer. This charger greater utilizes the […]
Question of the Week: Recycling Fibers in Paper
Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a reusable OSU cold cup (with straw). Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week Each time paper is recycled, the fibers in it […]
Now Hiring: Software Developer at Energize Corvallis
Energize Corvallis is hiring a part-time Software Developer to create an interactive website for the Classrooms Take Charge program. The website will be used by more than 6,000 students and teachers in 16 high schools throughout the Pacific Northwest. Funding for the position is provided by an Environmental Education award from the Environmental Protection Agency. Energize […]
OSU Repair Fairs to be featured in national report
Good news! OSU was recently contacted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), which is putting together its annual review of information universities have submitted through this year’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). This national report will include “campus sustainability innovations & best practices,” and the Repair Fairs […]
Question of the Week: 3-day Clearance Sale
Time for our Question of the Week! The first person to respond with the correct answer will win a reusable OSU cold cup (with straw). Submit your answer here (“Leave a Reply,” below) or on our Facebook page. Only one post per person, please. Question of the Week The OSUsed Store will be holding a Clearance Sale […]
3-Day Clearance at OSUsed Store August 20-22
The OSUsed Store is open for a 3-day clearance sale this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 20-22, at 12-4 pm each day. Take advantage of extended hours and extra low prices! Look for special green clearance stickers on merchandise throughout the store; the prices on those items will drop throughout the week – 25% off […]
