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1/27/2024

Earth Week 2024

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UVM’s Earth Week Celebration features an expanded series of workshops and activities throughout the month of April and into May that honors UVM’s long history of environmental advocacy and looks forward to a greener, more sustainable future.

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1/27/2024

Digging Deep: UVM Explores Geothermal for Campus Buildings

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UVM took a big step last month in exploring renewable options by drilling a 510-foot-deep geothermal test well on the Athletic Campus. Thanks to funding from the Sustainable Campus Fund, plans are underway to drill a second test site on the Trinity Campus.

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1/27/2024

Access Granted: Closing the Outdoor Accessibility Gap in Centennial Woods

 

Woman measuring trail path

he main entrance to Centennial Woods is visible to the thousands of people who commute along Catamount Drive every day. Despite the main entrance being only a half-mile from the Davis Center, for anyone in a wheelchair or with limited mobility—including at least 30 students who are registered with UVM’s student Accessibility Services—it is impassible. Stretching the path out across the hillside, instead of turning straight down it, could make Centennial Woods wheel friendly.