Do you know how many megawatts of electricity generating wind
turbines are currently installed in Wisconsin?
OR
What is the largest water use category in the USA?
You'll learn the answers to these questions and more by
participating in the Eco-Challenge for students enrolled at NEW ERA
colleges throughout northeast Wisconsin.
Beginning March 5 through March 26, the Eco-Challenge will
test your knowledge about sustainability in Wisconsin, our nation,
and around the world. Take the 16 question challenge quiz and
you may be one of the lucky students to win a Free Apple iPad that
will be awarded in April.
Go to www.eclass4learning.com/challenge/
Across communities in northeast Wisconsin, NEW ERA higher
education partners are engaged in exploring, developing, and
implementing sustainability principles.
In 2008, NEW ERA formed a Sustainability Task Force to lead,
advocate and collaborate on sustainability initiatives across the
region with a clear mission.
"To be the recognized leader in valuing and utilizing
education to build communities that prosper while
preserving, restoring, and enhancing natural, social, and economic
capital."
NEW ERA partners are committed to education leadership in
sustainability with:
- Over 40 certificates, associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees
offered
- More than 100 faculty, academic staff, and outreach experts
educating students on sustainability programs of study
- And, national leadership in sustainable best practices on
campuses from recycling to composting to renewable energy
Learn more about sustainability careers and
programs: