Wiess recognized for environmental sensitivity
Wiess College received a plaque in a ceremony Wednesday for its commitment to the environmental projects of the Lynn R. Lowery Arboretum and the Facilities Engineering and Planning Department.
Wiess is the first residential college to receive such an honor. The presentation followed the annual planting of wildflowers along the path leading to Autry Gymnasium.
“Let it be proclaimed that the students of Wiess College have set an example of environmental sensitivity and sustainability and are honored with the presentation of this proclamation,” read a letter of recognition from the Lynn R. Lowery Arboretum and FE&P.
The letter also thanked Wiess for assisting in the wildflower planting, for housing the Wiess College Grove and for accommodating the relocation of the community garden.
“This has never been done before,” Associate Vice President of FE&P Barbara Bryson said. “We all thought it would be appropriate to recognize this very special contribution.”
Wiess houses the community garden, which grows fruits, vegetables and herbs used by the servery and the Wiess College Grove, which was completed in Spring 2006. The Grove showcases approximately 40 different species of trees. Since 2005, the college has planted wildflowers along the path to Autry in what has become a tradition for Wiess students.
“We’re really excited to have the opportunity to embrace these projects,” Wiess College President Jon Harris Maurer said when he accepted the plaque on behalf of the college. “As a college we’ve appreciated the opportunities FE&P has given us to get involved.”
Wiess Master Mike Gustin said he hopes the garden’s new location will encourage other students to get involved.
“I, for one, am excited about the garden beside Wiess,” Gustin said. “People who would have been involved in the garden in the past had to be exceptionally dedicated to find it. This new location reduces the barrier to get other people involved.”
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