Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 48.22
Liaison Sarah Rykal
Submission Date July 25, 2013
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STARS v1.2

University of Wisconsin-Stout
SD-2: Food Education

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A Sarah Rykal
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability Office
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Are students educated in an academic class about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes

Provide a brief description:

Sustainability is discussed in the Multicultural Foods course.

In addition, two new courses offered this fall will discuss eco-positive food choices. They are titled Farm to Fork and Ethical Issues in Nutrition. These are both general education courses.


Are students educated in dining facilities about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
No

Provide a brief description:

N/A


Are students educated during orientation about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
No

Provide a brief description:

We are potentially adding this to our orientation presentation this Fall.


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

Provide a brief description:

Our Food for Thought Film and Speaker Series dedicates a several films and speakers to the topic of sustainable food systems. These events are open to all students.


Is there a program by which students are encouraged to and/or taught how to grow their own food?:
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Provide a brief description of the program:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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