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Cast a Vote for Linda Clement in the National Volvo for Life Competition!
We need your vote. Vice
President of Student Affairs Linda Clement has been named a semifinalist
in the Volvo
for Life Awards environment category. Dr. Clement was chosen from thousands
of nominations from across the U.S. because of her continued efforts to develop
and execute environmental campaigns on campus that have changed campus culture
and led to significant changes in practice.
Finalists will receive $25,000 for the charity of their choice—with the
grand prize winner in each category receiving a $100,000 award. Dr. Clement has
chosen the University of Maryland Division of Student Affairs sustainability
initiatives as her recipient organization.
Online voting will determine the three finalists in each category. Votes can be cast at www.volvoforlifeawards.com until January 7, 2008. There is no limit to the number of times a person can vote—but automated or programmed voting is not allowed. Please visit www.volvoforlifeawards.com/cgi-bin/iowa/english/rules/index.html for the complete rules.
Dr. Clement's work with environmental issues at the University of Maryland has
included rallying various campus interests, educating students, and researching
eco-friendly solutions. She has worked relentlessly to lobby for change—resulting
in the entire campus community adopting more environmentally-friendly daily practices,
including:
- University increased recycling from 37,000 pounds to 56,000 pounds per week.
- Dining Services donates 800 gallons of waste oil per month to be recycled into biodiesel fuel.
- Maintenance converts 9,000 pounds of waste per week to compost; recycled up to 15 tons of post football game refuse.
- Recreation Services installed water-saving irrigation and utilized reduced-energy
lighting.
- University golf course planted hardier grasses to reduce irrigation.
- Residence Life initiated the EcoHouse, an environmentally friendly living hall.
For more details about the environmental initiatives in Student Affairs, visit www.environment.umd.edu/.
You have until January 7, 2008 to vote. But, take a moment
today and cast yours. It's quick and easy; just go to www.volvoforlifeawards.com;
click on "Vote", then "Environment."
Background on the Volvo for life Award
Protecting our kids. Helping our neighbors. Saving our earth. This is what heroes do, and these real-life heroes are honored each year through the Volvo for life Awards. Since 2002, Volvo has given these heroes nearly $5 million in funding and awards to help them continue their extraordinary work on behalf of their communities.
Volvo Cars North America, through the Volvo for life Awards, has recognized and rewarded everyday heroes in the areas of safety, quality of life, and the environment—the core values of the company. Through this grassroots campaign, the Volvo for life Awards honor individuals making valuable contributions to society and taking action to make the world a be
