Making it work: Missy Nergard

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Missy Nergard, director of Sustainability, considers herself lucky. Not only does she love her job, but her work touches nearly every part of campus.

Illinois State receives ‘STEM’ grant from governor’s office

Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday that Illinois State University will receive a one-year $50,000 grant to lead the creation of an Energy Learning Exchange. The Exchange, a public-private partnership working toward advances in energy, will have the support of Illinois State’s Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology as well as the University’s Institute for Regulatory

Campus sustainability work recognized in college guide

Efforts to be environmentally responsible and increase sustainability efforts on campus have resulted in Illinois State’s inclusion in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition. The guide profiles colleges and universities that demonstrate a notable commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities, and career preparation.

Corporate donors: Energy source

Lauren Knapp

When Lauren Knapp’s mother was cleaning out the attic, she came across a note that provided a clue about her daughter’s future. The 5-year-old said she didn’t like her mother using plastic bags because she believed they killed trees. Although she’s now a college graduate, Lauren still cares about trees, along with the rest of