Panel Greening SIUE Mark Hedley, PhD (panel organizer) Sociology Elizabeth Stygar, Sociology Laura Perkins, PhD Speech Communication Ellen Nore, PhD Historical Studies, The purpose of this panel will be to explore SIUE’s potential to become a more “environment friendly” campus. This exploration will be accomplished by (1) identifying key aspects of the university’s operation that affect the surrounding natural environment of the campus, (2) researching the current status quo at SIUE regarding these topics, and (3) proposing changes that could be made in an effort to minimize any negative environmental impacts of the university. Topics we are currently exploring include waste management & recycling, motor vehicles and fuel consumption, the protection of natural habitat, and campus landscaping practices. Other potential topics include campus building projects & practices as well as alternative energy sources. Panel members currently include: