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Resiliently Rooted Art Showcase and Competition

Throughout your life, how many times have you relaxed, walked, or laid under a tree? Probably, and hopefully, a great number of times! Trees are instrumental to the health of planet Earth and the health of human beings. They purify the air by...

Graciela Martinez

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Advancing Kentucky Together: UK horticulturist Alexis Sheffield

The production of synthetic dyes comes at a great environmental cost, accountable for nearly 20% of global industrial water pollution. The Sustainable Color for Kentucky’s Future project aims to replace synthetic coloring for clothing and textiles...

Ella Sides

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Sustainability in Focus: Leadership Perspectives from Nancy Cox

Sustainability in Focus: Leadership Perspectives is a new mini-series that spotlights the remarkable faculty and staff leaders driving sustainability across our campus and showcases their innovative perspectives. These dedicated individuals are...

Katherine Johnson

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Considering going car-free on campus? Applications open for incentive programs

If you’ve been considering going car-free on campus, check out University of Kentucky Transportation Services’ incentives programs. Applications for Bike Vouchers, Commute Club and the Cash Out program...

Chelsea Colley

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University of Kentucky Wind Symphony Presents “Earth Weekend” Concert on Sunday, April 23rd

UK students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a special “Earth Weekend” concert, presented by the University of Kentucky Wind Symphony, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, 3:00 pm, in the Singletary Center for the...

Cody Birdwell

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$200,000 available for UK Sustainability Challenge Grants, applications now open

The Sustainability Challenge Grant Program is designed to engage transdisciplinary teams from the university community to foster scholarly, creative and research projects that promote sustainability and advance field(s)...

Shane Tedder

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Say hello to Oscar Sort, UK Recycling’s new AI-powered, waste-sorting system

University of Kentucky Recycling has a new “helping hand” on campus. Oscar Sort, an artificial intelligence waste-sorting system from Intuitive AI, has been installed on campus to empower better recycling decisions...

Chelsea Colley

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ICYMI: Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Campus Keynote – TODAY April 6, 2023 @ 12pm

The University of Kentucky’s Lewis Honors College and Student Sustainability Council are excited to present a campus keynote with 2022 MacArthur Fellow Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer TODAY, April 6th at 12 pm in the UK...

Shane Tedder

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UK Recycling to Host Fifth Annual Thrift Shop Pop-up Event

UK Recycling is proud to announce it’s fifth annual Thrift Shop Pop-Up in partnership with UK Student Organizations and Activities, Wildcat Wardrobe, and The Fashion Crew! Come to the Cats Den on Monday, April 10th...

Shaun Lavin

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Participate in 2023 Earth Month Events Around Lexington

Each year, the community of Lexington and the University of Kentucky recognize April as Earth Month, a month dedicated to promoting sustainability and participating in sustainable initiatives around the community. With...

Chelsea Colley

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MacArthur Fellow Robin Kimmerer to present on ‘Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Knowledge’

The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College and the Student Sustainability Council will present a campus keynote from Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of “Gathering Moss” and “Braiding Sweetgrass,” and 2022 MacArthur...

Chelsea Colley

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College of Arts and Sciences Hosts “March Towards Inclusion” Event Series

In partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Inclusive Excellence and Office of Institutional Diversity, the UK College of A&S is hosting a month-long series of events celebrating language...

Chelsea Colley

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ICYMI: Bluegrass Greensource to host third annual Sustainability Summit at the University of Kentucky

Join Bluegrass Greensource March 7-8th for their third annual Sustainability Summit, held at the Gatton Student Center. This 2-day event will feature a variety of speakers, focusing on the topic of Climate Resiliency...

Chelsea Colley

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UK honors Black History Month

Universities are where new discoveries are made, new understanding is reached and new ideas thrive. With that understanding, it is no surprise that Black History Month first began on a college campus. While...

Chelsea Colley

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Bluegrass Greensource to host third annual Sustainability Summit at the University of Kentucky

Chelsea Colley

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Resiliently Rooted Art Showcase and Competition

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Sustainability in Focus: Leadership Perspectives from Nancy Cox

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Considering going car-free on campus? Applications open for incentive programs

University of Kentucky Wind Symphony Presents “Earth Weekend” Concert on Sunday, April 23rd

$200,000 available for UK Sustainability Challenge Grants, applications now open

Say hello to Oscar Sort, UK Recycling’s new AI-powered, waste-sorting system

ICYMI: Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Campus Keynote – TODAY April 6, 2023 @ 12pm

UK Recycling to Host Fifth Annual Thrift Shop Pop-up Event

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MacArthur Fellow Robin Kimmerer to present on ‘Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Knowledge’

College of Arts and Sciences Hosts “March Towards Inclusion” Event Series

ICYMI: Bluegrass Greensource to host third annual Sustainability Summit at the University of Kentucky

UK honors Black History Month

Bluegrass Greensource to host third annual Sustainability Summit at the University of Kentucky

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