The Green Initiatives Committee is a joint SGA-General Student Body committee which is responsible for the implementation of initiatives that will make Wheaton College greener and more environmentally aware. The Committee is chaired by the Student Government Association President with the SGA Treasurer as the Vice Chair. Additional members of the committee include 3 Senators and 6 members of the Student Body, appointed through an application process. If you are interested in serving on this committee, contact President Gabe Amo.
Current Membership:
- Gabe Amo, SGA President; Chair
- Sasha Kim, SGA Treasurer
- Zachary Agush*, Senator-at-Large (Clark Hall)
- Tyler Weir, Senator-at-Large (Kilham Hall)
- Khadiyjah Jordan, Senator-at-Large (White House)
- Abby Al-Muwata, Executive Officer of the Eco-Rep Program
- Anastasia Foresman*, Sustainability Intern
*Denotes Representative to the President’s Sustainability Steering Committee
Past Accomplishments:
- Executed Greener Wheaton Competition 2009, 2010
- Established a “Did You Know” Awareness Campaign
- Assisted in the funding of the Wheaton Woods Bridge
- Actively participated in a Sustainability @ Wheaton Forum during “Focus the Nation”
- Distributed Free CFL Lightblubs to every student on campus
- Assisted in the funding and planning of the Murphy Memorial Apple Orchard
- Student-Run Greenhouse (in collaboration with Dining Services)
- AAHSE Membership will be seriously considered for FY 2011
Current Projects:
- Water Filters (in collaboration with the Physical Plant and the Office of Student Life)
- Digital Advertising (in collaboration with the LIS Leadership Team)
- Sustainability Fair (in collaboration with the Eco-Reps and other eco-minded organizations)
- RecycleMania (in collaboration with the Eco-Reps and Dining Services)
Projects Shelved for Future Consideration:
- Rent-a-Bike Program
- Opt-Out for Excessive Notifications via Mailboxes
- Development of Implementation Plan for Eventual Signature for American Universities and College Presidents Climate Commitment
- STARS Report
