Verdis Group

Campus LiveGreen events highlight sustainability month

Campus sustainability advocates collected litter, recycled, planted a tree, planned the future of their employee resource group and more.

Nov 27, 2024

The UNMC Omaha campus has a new Frontier elm named "Nimbus."

Sustainability Engagement Survey seeks campus feedback

UNMC faculty, students and staff can take the survey prior to Nov. 8.

Oct 29, 2024

Promotional graphic

Events set to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month

Participate in the med center’s LiveGreen Ambassador ERG, join a campus cleanup and more.

Oct 2, 2024

LiveGreen Logo

LiveGreen Ambassadors becomes Employee Resource Group

The new ERG focused on sustainability is open to the med center community.

Jul 11, 2024

Andrew Kirchner

Med center makes an impact during Earth Month

The UNMC Office of Sustainability and supporters picked up litter, recycled actual tons of material, planted a tree and more.

Jun 19, 2024

The med center's newest tree is a Japanese Lilac tree named “Kibo,” which means “hope” or “aspiration” in Japanese.

Green Labs initiative to promote sustainable research 

See how to take part in the effort by the UNMC Office of Sustainability and UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

May 21, 2024

LiveGreen Logo

Earth Month will showcase nature and biodiversity

Events are scheduled throughout April and into May, including a campus cleanup, tree planting and e-waste recycling.

Apr 2, 2024

A campus cleanup is scheduled for April 24 as part of the med center's Earth Month events.

Net zero waste goals met for Employee Appreciation Day

In all, the event diverted 119 pounds of waste from the landfill, advancing one of the med center’s sustainability goals.

Mar 22, 2024

Anyone interested in organizing a zero-waste event, as seen here from the #WeAreUNMC BBQ, can contact the UNMC Office of Sustainability.

See a leak, report a leak: Support water conservation

It’s important to report water leaks as soon as possible. Here are steps to take for emergencies or non-emergent leaks.

Feb 5, 2024

LiveGreen: Budget-friendly tips for winter energy conservation

Here are some home winterization ideas to help save on energy costs while improving a home’s comfort.

Jan 17, 2024