Michigan State University: Going Green with the Spartans!
Hello all. Currently I am at the Ingenex headquarters brainstorming with a fabulous group of interns. We are working on widgets for our personal blog, in addition to discussing various topics pertaining to the launch of Social Harbor. We are all very excited that this new product has already been getting responses and the progression of its success is much anticipated.
Last week, Derek gave an outstanding presentation for the promotions commons on Digital Media. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that his presentation reached out to everyone. Personally, a few people whom I never thought would create a twitter account or a blog post recently surprised me by doing so. As you can see, word of mouth is much more powerful than most people realize.
In recent eco-friendly news, Michigan State University has been making headlines all over the news due to their new eco-friendly movement. Their Be Spartan Green campaign is MSU’s recent attempts to make an impact on campus and around the world by finding ways to be more environmentally friendly.
Michigan State has set up different teams to take a look at the campus community. They monitor the reduction of materials and waste, energy use reductions and greenhouse gases. The technical teams work on specific goals related to their focus areas which consist of the following: energy, materials, cost and returns, behavior, communications and transportation. The operations teams suggest modifications to imporve campus sustainability and determine what happens when changes are made. Operations teams are continuously formed as new projects come up due to research.
Michigan State has recently documented what I like to call, “the 5 R’s of Environmental Stewardship.” These consist of:
- Reduce- Use less energy and fewer materials to cut the amount of waste that is generated
- Reuse and Recycle- Recycle, of course. In addition, try to turn something old into something useful by reusing it. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
- Research and Reeducate- Take part in researching the world’s environmental challenges and problems. We have the power to educate and influence others into going green and preserving our environment
- Redesign- Michigan State is currently redesigning buildings to be more environmentally friendly in addition to meeting green LEadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for new construction. MSU has also started green roof projects, the Student Organic Farm and the pristine gardens and green spaces around campus.
- Rethink- Think of ways that you can be more environmentally friendly at home and at work. Brainstorm with friends and colleagues and share your ideas. Only you have the power to express your ideas and make a difference in the world.
For all of you creative geniuses out there, Michigan State University is offering a Be Spartan Green video contest. Participants must create a less than three minute video depicting what it is to Be Spartan Green. All participants will get a certificate of participation. The grand prize winner will receive a $500 gift card, the viewer’s choice winner will receive a $250 visa gift card and several smaller prizes will be awarded to recognize the top videos. All entries must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 11th. This is a great way to have some fun, be creative and support being an environmental steward.
Hopefully Michigan State University’s Be Spartan Green campaign will influence not only students, but people in the surrounding areas as well. It is important that we continuously practice being environmental stewards no matter where we are or what we do. So get out there, have some fun, and practice one of the 5 R’s!
And of course…here is your eco-friendly tip for the week:
- Limit the use of disposable cups and plates. Not only are paper products becoming more expensive nowadays they are also terrible for the environment. Although no one likes washing dishes, most people are equipped with a dishwasher. For those of you that aren’t try to make that extra effort whether you live by yourself or with roomates to consciously wash your dishes as opposed to taking the easy way out.
Until you read again,
AJM
Social Harbor, Taking Job Searching to the Next Level
Hello again! It seems as if the colder the weather gets the busier I am becoming! Recently we have been researching keywords to use on the Social Harbor website. We were all asked to choose a group of keywords that would encompass a specific area. The keywords I researched all had to do with job searching. I researched various search terms and their popularity in order to come up with the best ones to describe how entry level and adult professionals can advance their careers by utilizing Social Harbor.
Social Harbor is a great way for someone just starting their career, or someone who has years of experience to jump start or further advanced their career. Someone just starting out will have a great opportunity to get their foot in the door and build their resume. Social Harbor will create an online profile so that businesses know who they are and what they are about in addition to opening doors for some great networking opportunities. For those already an expert in their career, they will have the ability to expand their business by getting recognized all over various websites, in addition to establishing great networking opportunities as well. The best part is, all the services Social Harbor offers are guaranteed to be safe and secure so you will never have to worry about privacy.
With the state our economy is in lately, especially in Michigan, the job market is constantly becoming more competitive making it almost impossible to find a job. Social Harbor will get you a jump start to finding a job and optimizing ways in which recruiters and potential employers can find your resume and other information. Let Social Harbor find you a job or help transition your career.
Social Harbor has found a way to get the best of both worlds. It is able to help almost anyone advance their career no matter what level they are at or how many years of experience they have. This is just one of the many ways that Social Harbor can benefit you! Whether you are looking to build your career, find a career, direct or market your career, or expand your career opportunities, Social Harbor can help you. It is a simple solution that will benefit you greatly in the future, and the best part is all of the tedious work is done for you. No muss, no fuss. If only everything else was this easy! So what are you waiting for? Go check out the Social Harbor website: http://www.socialharbor.com.
Until you read again,
AJM
Here is your eco-friendly tip for the week:
Change your light bulbs. Most of the energy comes from coal-fired plants. A compact fluorescent light bulb is more energy efficient and will save you money in the long run. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are energy smart and they’re more expensive, but they’ll last longer.
