Need a New Year’s Resolution? How about get leaner?

In Announcements, by , on January 5th, 2016

Why not resolve to do some self-improvement that can also help others too?

Come to the Sustainability Committee meetings this semester and find out how. The first meeting is at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, in the Gallagher Center, Room 110.

When did New Year’s resolutions begin? There are numerous religious origins to the practice and typically they were an opportunity for individuals to reflect on their past year and seek forgiveness for their wrongdoings as well as offer ways that they would atone for their misgivings and lead a better life in the future.

Environmental responsibility plays a big part in many resolutions, whether it means eating healthier, giving to the poor, volunteering or acting in a more respectful manner towards others (including all life on the planet). The recent UN Climate Change Summit in Paris ended with many nations vowing to do a better job of protecting our environment.  The proposed actions by each country will require the involvement of everyone, so why not start by learning about the challenges that lie ahead and resolve to become an agent of change?  A good start would be to attend Sustainability Committee meetings and see what members of the NU community are doing.

SusCom meeting dates for the semester are as follows (Gallagher Center, multi-purpose room):

Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 12:20 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 12:40 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 12:20 p.m.

Tuesday, March 1, at 12:40 p.m.

Wednesday, March 16, at 12:20 p.m.

Tuesday, April 5, at 12:40 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20, at 12:20 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3, at 12:40 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25, at 12:20 p.m.

See you there.

Sustainably yours,

Dr. Mark Gallo and Dan McMann, SusCom co-chairs.