Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.33
Liaison John Gardner
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2013
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STARS v1.2

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
SD-2: Food Education

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A Kate Nelson
Chief Sustainability Officer
Office of Sustainability
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Are students educated in an academic class about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes

Provide a brief description:

Multiple- See sustainability focused and related course listings and descriptions


Are students educated in dining facilities about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes

Provide a brief description:

ReStor

ReStore are multiple dining convenience stores as well as a UWM unique labeling system to indicate healthy, local, and organic choices


Are students educated during orientation about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
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Provide a brief description:
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Are students educated in other venues about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
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Provide a brief description:

Through the campus gardens and the UWM Food and Garden Club


Is there a program by which students are encouraged to and/or taught how to grow their own food?:
Yes

Provide a brief description of the program:

UWM Food & Garden Club Mission
To develop & maintain campus gardens that provide access for UWM students, staff, and faculty

-to grow healthy, affordable, local produce

-to teach the skills and share the joys of food gardening and healthy eating

-to cultivate sustainability in lifestyles and the campus environment


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