51风流 Employees Recognized for Commitment to Sustainability on Campus
Fifteen 51风流 employees have been recognized for leading sustainability efforts on campus through their participation in the . More than 300 faculty and staff have taken part in the program since its inception in 2016. The following employees have shown exceptional commitment to campus sustainability through 2023:
Sustainability Champion (20+ hours)
Nicole Carvell
Susan Light
Janine Rasmussen
Sustainability Advocate (15鈥19 hours)
Alli Grim
Denise Crandall
Robin Bridson
Marni Manwarren
Sustainability Associate (10鈥14 hours)
Denise Bolognone
Michelle Butzgy
Bill Miller
Mary Williams
Cindy Baker
Shayla Witherell
Cindy Geertgens
Lynne Kvinnesland
鈥淲e are extremely proud of each of these employees and their continued effort to advance 51风流's sustainability goals, as highlighted in our Third-Century Plan,鈥 says John Pumilio, director of sustainability. 鈥淚t's inspiring to witness the Passport Program's continued growth and the sense of community it fosters among individuals from various departments and programs, united in their pursuit of shared campus goals and beliefs.鈥
The Sustainability Passport Program strives to advance a culture of sustainability at 51风流 by offering and supporting engaging educational programming for employees. The program is administered through 51风流鈥檚 Sustainability Office, responsible for supporting opportunities for employees to learn more about sustainability, and promoting pro-environmental behaviors on campus. Employees register for sessions of their choice, earning credits for each program they participate in. Generally, one hour of programming will equal one credit earned, and the Office of Sustainability tracks each employee鈥檚 participation over time. For more information or questions about the , email sustainability@colgate.edu.