| As an undergraduate or graduate student, the RRTTC can provide you with opportunities to enhance your classroom experiences through research projects, outreach programs and internships working with members of the Iowa business and industry community. | | We are looking for motivated students who are interested in being actively involved with our outreach programs. All majors are encouraged to get involved. | | There are many ways that you can show you care about the environment. Below are just a few of the ways on campus you can get involved with the movement to go green! | Earth Day Celebration!
1. Every year our Earth Day Celebration is held the week of Earth Day. This year it will be Thursday April 21, 2011. There are many different activities and booths set up from different organizations on campus and in the community. The event is offered in the Maucker Union Plaza in front of the library. This event offers something for everyone from information and giveaways to free bike tune-ups.
2. Do you like to run? Any runners who are interested can enter the RRTTC’s annual Earth Day 5K. The run starts at McCollum Science Hall and takes place on campus in an environment you already know and love. Registration is free and prizes will be awarded at the end of the run. | 3. Annually in the spring the RRTTC hosts the Dry Run Creek Clean Up. This is a great opportunity for anyone who likes to get their hands dirty and be active. Take a few hours out of your day to help keep UNI clean by picking up trash along the creek. This experience can be even more fulfilling with the more members you bring to join in the fun.
| Department of Residence Recycles! One of the easiest ways to get involved starts in your room. This year the department of residence has started providing free recycling bins to all rooms for anyone living on campus or in the ROTH housing complex. There are also rooms in each building with different bins for plastics, papers, and glass. Using your recycling bin is one of the easiest ways to make a change for the better! Donate Your Books! University Book and Supply offers students another way to be good to the environment with their book donation program. This program is for students to donate gently used textbooks that no longer have any value. Books are accepted throughout the year and go toward the cause of global literacy. For more information about donations contact University Book and Supply at 319-266-7581. | Panther Pick-Up! Panther Pick-Up is a program that started on campus to meet the need of students as they prepare to leave campus. This event is held in the spring and is a good way for students to get rid of things they would normally throw away. Panther Pick-Up accepts usable items such as mattresses, running shoes, books, and carpet. These items are then donated to local charitable organizations. Last year Panther Pick-Up collected 11,340 pounds of household and personal items, almost double the amount of the previous year. This event is not only a good way to lighten your load, but it’s also a great opportunity to do something good for the environment and help others at the same time. For more information about volunteering or the program please contact Kathy Green at
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or 319-273-6921. "Green: What Does it Mean?" In May the RRTTC will be hosting a large group of ninth grade students from the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area for a new event entitled “Green: What Does it Mean?” This event will be a field day for the students to learn more about environmental sustainability and their community. There will be many opportunities to help with this event due to the size and complexity of the day. This event will contain not only classroom presentations, but also exploration time with the UNI wetlands and fun activities in an outdoor setting. | Off Campus Opportunities:
| Cedar Falls Community Garden Anyone interested in gardening can contact the Cedar Falls Community Garden at www.cfcommunitygarden.org and sign up for their newsletter for information on how to be involved. The garden can also be contacted on Facebook by looking up their page. Hartman Reserve Nature Center The Hartman Reserve Nature Center is always looking for volunteers to help with various tasks around the reserve such as lying woodchips on the paths and sapping maple syrup later in the year. There are many ways you can help at the reserve and more information is available on the website . Tallgrass Prairie Center Anyone interested in restoration and preservation of prairie vegetation can contact the Tallgrass Prairie Center for opportunities to volunteer. To contact the Tallgrass Prairie Center call 319-273-2238. |
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For more information about student opportunities with the RRTTC contact: Jenny Bruss Program & Community Outreach Coordinator CEEE 113 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0184 Phone: (319)273-3689 E-mail:
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|  | | "My job experience with the RRTTC has offered me the foundation of practical work environment necessary for any work place. The knowledge and skills I have acquired are beneficial for my future academic pursuits." | | Isreal Msengi Graduate Assistant, RRTTC |
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