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George Goes Green

April 3, 2007

Contributing to Washington College's campus-wide initiative for sustainability, students, faculty, and staff find creative ways to conserve resources.

Andrej Lippay '07 and Alisha DiGiandomenico '10 stand by one of the many signs for recycling in the basement of William Smith Hall
OIT goes green: Andrej Lippay '07 and Alisha DiGiandomenico '10 stand by one of the many signs for recycling in the basement of William Smith Hall.
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Cailean Leith verifies that mixed media paper recycling is sorted correctly
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Cailean Leith verifies that mixed media paper recycling is sorted correctly.
Director of Multicultural Affairs Darnell Parker reuses plastic bottles for water
Director of Multicultural Affairs Darnell Parker reuses plastic bottles for water.
Admissions Counselor Tammi Porter '05 and Assistant Director of Admissions Sam Hastler '05 check that the refrigerator door is securely shut
Admissions Counselor Tammi Porter '05 and Assistant Director of Admissions Sam Hastler '05 check that the refrigerator door is securely shut.
Administrative Assistant Kathryn Bursick completely powers off her laptop docking monitors at each of her campus offices
Administrative Assistant Kate Bursick turns off her monitor while in between offices.
Director of Residential Life Susan Park stores all materials that might be reused
Director of Residential Life Susan Park stores all materials that might be reused.
Assistant Professor of Sociology Erin Anderson opts for natural daylight in her office instead of overhead lights
Assistant Professor of Sociology Erin Anderson opts for natural daylight in her office instead of overhead lights.
Financial Aid Administrative Assistant Suzanne Manley and Nicole Palmer '10 demonstrate how Web Advisor has reduced paper usage in communicating award notifications
Financial Aid Administrative Assistant Suzanne Manley and Nicole Palmer '10 demonstrate how Web Advisor has reduced paper usage in communicating award notifications.
Central Services stores boxes for future use, as shown by Sarah Shrieves '07, Shannon Greer '08, and Beth Wert '08
Central Services stores boxes for future use, as shown by Sarah Shrieves '07, Shannon Greer '08, and Beth Wert '08.
Assistant Professor of Political Science Christine Wade prepares to recycle Dave Hosey's thesis
Assistant Professor of Political Science Christine Wade prepares to recycle Dave Hosey's thesis.
Joe Conrad '08 makes use of a recycling bin at the Help Desk
Joe Conrad '08 makes use of a recycling bin at the Help Desk.
Switchboard operators Aileen Brenner '09 and Alycia Moses '08 open a window to keep cool
Switchboard operators Aileen Brenner '09 and Alycia Moses '08 open a window to keep cool.
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Natalie Story with a fraction of the paper that her office recycles
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Natalie Story with a fraction of the paper that her office recycles.
Mandy Leahy '08 showcases the eco-friendly bookmarks made available through the Washington College Bookstore
Mandy Leahy '08 showcases the eco-friendly bookmarks made available through the Washington College Bookstore.

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