Humanities, Morris

Revamping Morris Model’s Sustainability Strategy: Unveiling the Strategic Plan 2.0

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Griffin Peck, the Morris Model coordinator, initiated a planning effort to update and expand the scope of our sustainability strategic vision for the Morris community. This work included using the SDGs as a framework as they established new goals and priorities. 

WCROC and UMM 500kw agrivoltaic installation featured in Agweek

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WCROC has been featured in different news outlets regarding the new 500kw agrivoltaic installation completed in partnership with the University of Minnesota - Morris.

Morris Model wins second Department of Energy competition to energize rural communities

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The Morris Model team was recently notified that they were selected as one of the 33 winners in the second phase of the Energizing Rural Communities Prize.

MPR News: Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals

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Morris is a small town in western Minnesota with big clean energy goals.

UMN Morris Recognized for Student Voting

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The University of Minnesota Morris has been recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.

UMN Morris Sustainability Forum 2022 - Raises Up Indigenous Voices and Promotes SDGs

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On December 2, 2022 the Morris Campus Student Association hosted a Sustainability Forum to celebrate the diversity of sustainability activity happening across campus and the community of Morris.

The Morris Model Featured in NY Times

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Across the country, local governments are accelerating their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, in some cases bridging partisan divides. Their role will become increasingly important - including efforts right here in Morris, MN.