Projects
Fall 2012
Off-Grid Bus Shelter
Student(s):
James Pena (undergraduate) and Maher Maymoun (graduate student).
Project Description:
The Off-Grid Bus Shelter project will power an existing UIC bus shelter with solar photovoltaic panels. The selected shelter is located at the intersection of West Harrison Street and South Morgan Street.
Cultivating Hope, Harvesting Action through an Urban Heritage Garden
Student Organization:
Students of Urban and Public Affairs (SUPPA) and Mexican Students de Aztlan (MeSA).
Project Description:
The new UIC Urban Heritage Garden under the six Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (cultural centers) is replacing the current urban farm that was managed by the Jane Addams Hull House Museum. The goal of the Urban Heritage Garden is to create an educational space to address quality of life that benefits both diverse people and nature. Our project with the Urban Heritage Garden will include student involvement in the planning and implementation processes as well as the development of educational programs during its first year. This will be done through an internship program where students will be chosen by SUPPA and MeSA. Together, with the interns, we will work with other UIC students and community partners to expand their knowledge on environmental and cultural sustainability, build their leadership and professional skills, and create a core group of student leaders that can help mobilize other students on campus around environmental and cultural sustainability issues.
Bicycle for UIC
Student Name:
Johnathon Chance
Project Description:
Bicycle for UIC introduces two new biking assets for UIC. The first asset would be Bicycle Repair Stations and the second asset would be Bicycle Tool-Kits. The tool-kits would be mainly for Campus Housing and the repair stations would help anyone in need of quick repairs. These repair stations will be near the Student Centers on campus.