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- 1University of Minnesota Gophers launch zero waste goal▼Gophers Zero Waste Goal commits to saving environment
The Minnesota Gophers athletic program has committed to a zero waste goal aimed at reducing environmental impact at its venues and events. The initiative, covered by FOX 9 in Minneapolis-St. Paul, is presented as a step toward saving the environment, though details about specific measures and timelines have not been widely reported.
- 2Amy Pittenger named vice provost and dean for undergraduate education▼Amy Pittenger appointed as vice provost and dean for undergraduate education
Amy Pittenger has been appointed vice provost and dean for undergraduate education at the University of Minnesota. The announcement was published on the university's news brief page. No further details about her start date, plans for the role, or reactions from the campus community were included in the announcement.
- 3Commentary urges Minnesota school meals to add plant-based options▼Commentary: Minnesota's school meals program should make room for kids with plant-based diets
A commentary in the Minnesota Reformer argues that Minnesota's free school meals program should accommodate students who eat plant-based diets. The piece calls on the state to ensure children following vegetarian or vegan diets have access to suitable meals at school, not just standard menu options. It adds a nutrition and dietary-inclusion angle to ongoing debate over the state's universal school meals program.