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Wheels When You Want Them: Zipcar Comes to UNH |
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Unzip the possibilities: this fall UNH became host to one of the largest Zipcar fleets north of Boston! “UNH is proud to welcome Zipcar. They're a perfect fit for our community,” says Stephen Pesci of UNH Campus Planning, which worked with University Transportation Services, the Office of Commuter Student Services, and the University Office of Sustainability to bring Zipcar to campus. “The goal is to reduce student, faculty and university car ownership and move towards higher utilized and more efficient and cost-effective car sharing. Zipcar is especially perfect for students. In addition, UNH has a suite of other services on campus like Wildcat transit, regional train and bus service, and GoLoco ridesharing, so there’s really no reason to deal with the hassle of having a car on campus.” The world’s largest self-service, on-demand car service, Zipcar is part of UNH’s commitment to climate protection and sustainability. |
According to Zipcar, each year its members drive 80% less (about 5,000 fewer miles), reducing congestion, greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Members also save an average $5,000 in car payments, gas, maintenance and insurance. Zipcar is easy: (1) become a member; (2) reserve a car online or on the phone, for a few hours or a day; (3) walk to the car and flash your Zipcar card to the windshield to unlock it; and (4) when you’re done, drive the car back to the same spot. All rates include insurance, maintenance, parking, and gas. Anyone at UNH aged 18+ can join. Members age 18-20 can use the Zipcars that live on campus, and members age 21+ also have access to thousands of Zipcars all around the world. UNH is starting with a fleet of Honda Insights and Civics - half of which are hybrids. |
Did You Know?There are three convenient “pods” on campus where you can pick up and drop off a Zipcar: one at the Lower Quad, one at Thompson Hall, and one at the Transit Center/Rail Station. |
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UNH students, faculty, and staff can join Zipcar for only $35/year - and get $35 in free driving to use the first month! UNH departments can get accounts too - great for employee travel needs. Visit www.zipcar.com/unh to sign up. You can even buy gift memberships as holiday gifts. |
November 10 Friends of the Museum of Art Cultural Excursion American Textile Museum, Lowell, MA 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Contact: Reserve tickets by Nov 3 at unh.edu/moa. For more information, contact Catherine Mazur, 862-3713. |
November 18 Twinkie Deconstructed w/Author Steve Ettlinger 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM UNH MUB, Strafford Room Contact: UNH MUB |
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November 26 - 29 Annual Thanksgiving Power Down! Turn off and unplug your electronics and appliances while you are away from campus! Contact: UNH Energy Task Force |
Tuesdays in November Health, Equality and Social Justice Film and Discussion Series 12:30 - 2 PM UNH MUB Theater I Contact: UNH Health Services |
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November - December “Taking care of self and community: a university dialogue on health” Events throughout the semester Contact: UNH Discovery Program |
November - December Saturdays, 10 AM - 2 PM Rollinsford and Exeter Contact: Seacoast Eat Local |
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Since 1997, the University Office of Sustainability -- the oldest endowed sustainability program in higher education in the U.S. -- has been transforming UNH into a Sustainable Learning Community: A land grant, sea grant, and space grant university that unites the spirit of discovery with the challenge of sustainability across its curriculum, operations, research and engagement (CORE) through four initiatives designed around four key systems that underpin our ability to define and pursue quality of life -- biodiversity, climate, food, and culture. Discover sustainability at UNH.UNH University Office of Sustainability 107 Nesmith Hall, 131 Main Street Durham, NH 03824 USA 603.862.4088 phone 603.862.0785 fax |
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Scott Lindquist, Matt O’Keefe, Jim Dombrosk and Allan Trombley |
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Why is reducing individual energy use on campus an important part of UNH's sustainability leadership? Being more efficient in our use of energy does not require limiting our activities or comfort, but can save a lot of money, reduce air pollution, and conserve natural resources for the future. What can faculty, staff and students do to reduce their energy use? Use energy at UNH with the same efficiency that you use it at home. Visit energy.unh.edu for information on how. What motivates you personally to be involved in sustainability? Scott Lindquist: Trying to get as much action as possible out of our energy dollars. Matt O’Keefe: By saving energy, you have the greatest influence that you control for reducing impacts to our environment. Jim Dombrosk: I've been working in the energy management field for 33 years. It's still fun and challenging with something new every day. Allan Trombley: The technology is constantly evolving; there is never a dull moment. Learn more at energy.unh.edu and unh.edu/etf. |
-------------------------------- Best-Selling Cookbook Author Mollie Katzen Coming to UNH!Katzen, who has 6 million books in print (including the Moosewood Cookbook, Vegetable Heaven and The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without), will be at two on-campus events in November: Lunch at Holloway Commons’ Euro, Soup, Grill and Dessert stations on Nov 20, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Katzen will be visiting with guests, talking about her menu items, and signing books -- FREE to UNH meal plan holders until they are gone! The public is welcome ($12/person). Then join Katzen and WSBE Hospitality Management students the evenings of Nov 20 and 21 for their “Gourmet Dinner: Simply Southern with Mollie Katzen,” 6 - 11 PM, Stillings Marketplace, 20 Ballard Street in Durham. A book signing will take place during the cocktail hour. Tickets are $50/person and can be purchased HERE. Learn more at wsbe.unh.edu/gourmet-dinner-simply-southern, unh.edu/dining, and molliekatzen.com. -------------------------------- |
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