Office of Sustainability | University of Minnesota Morris

Office of Sustainability | University of Minnesota Morris Office of Sustainability The Morris Office of Sustainability (MOOS) has a vision to see the Morris campus and community grow as a model of sustainability principles, practice, and excellence. We work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to advance our shared sustainability aspirations. MOOS works in the following areas: accountability and reporting communications and messaging on-campus engagement education and training faculty and staff support new programming outreach and engagement creating culture change Want to get involved? Stop by our office on the second floor of the Welcome Center. We can connect you with people and resources, whether you want to join an effort that is ongoing or you have some ideas of your own. Meet the Office of Sustainability Troy Goodnough: Sustainability Director Sustainability is important to me because I want to live a “good” life. I think sustainability-thinking helps me to lead a more intentional, purposeful, and joyful life. I believe that my actions have consequences. My actions affect: the people around me, people around the world I don’t know, future generations, and the ecosystems that make life possible for me and all living things. I hope there is a way to harmonize my everyday living with these considerations. I am interested in Aikido, learning new things, good process, and civility. Sustainability Interns Khurelbaatar "Bronze" Banzragch '28 (he/him) Major: Environmental Science and Environmental Studies Interests: Creating social media content, learning new languages, and building a healthy lifestyle. Julia, Ahearn '25 (she/her) Major: Environmental Studies Interests: Reading and spending time outside when I can! Emma Kremer '27 (she/her) Major: Biology Interests: Any sort of puzzle, spending time with family, and finding good tv shows! Darlene Corte '27 (she/her) Major: Biology Interests: I like sewing, crocheting and playing video games. Aidan Hau ‘27 (he/him) Major: Green and Sustainable Chemistry Interests: Crafting, renewable energy Violet Musta '26 (she/her) Major: English and Environmental Studies Interests: Magic: The Gathering, books, walking in forests Connor McCarty '25 (he/him) Major: BA Area of Concentration (Business-STEM) Interests: Outdoor activities, sports, conversation, and music Abbie Rehbein ‘26 (she/her) Major: Biology and English Interests: Canoeing, reading, and studying entomology Henry Hietpas '27 (he/him) Major: Environmental Studies Interests: Tabletop games, hiking, music, reading, and biking Mary Landherr '26 (she/her) Major: Environmental Studies Interests: Camping, thrifting Josie Barber ‘27 (she/they) Major: Computer Science and Digital Media Interests: Climbing trees, overanalyzing video games, playing volleyball, and playing music Expand all Office of Sustainability Former Interns Joey Beck ’26 (he/him) Major: computer science Interests: programming microcontrollers, hiking up difficult trails, dabbling in some robotics, drinking copious amounts of tea August Bushy ’24 (she/her) Majors: environmental science and environmental studies, with Native American Indigenous studies minor Interests: rollerblading, playing with my animals, all things plants, hunting, gardening Briana Dokken ’24 (she/her) Major: physics, with chemistry, math, and sustainability leadership minors Interests: hanging out with my dog Maizy, watching the tv show Brooklyn 99 Claire Garrett ’26 (she/they) Major: environmental science Interests: canoeing, hiking, hammocking, any and all forms of art Briahna Hensel ’25 (she/her) Major: biology Interests: hiking, lifting, running, coloring and drawing Zoe Hoaglund ’25 (she/her) Major: environmental science Interests: cross country, track, skiing Torr Johnson ’24 (she/they) Major: biology, with sustainability leadership minor Interests: camping, houseplants, canoeing, birding Shae Lindholm ’23 (they/she) Major: environmental studies Interests: being outdoors, video game modding, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit (books and movies) Juniper Lumpkin ’26 (any pronouns) Major: chemistry Interests: reading, hiking, music Jamayla Malone ’26 (she/her) Major: biology, pre-vet Interests: working out, enjoying life, spending time with people important to me Maddie Schoenberger ’24 (she/her) Major: biology Interests: doing jigsaw puzzles, bicycling, crocheting, playing Dungeons & Dragons Katy Evenson: Sustainability Events Intern Majors: Psychology and Studio Art, Minor: Spanish 2017 I’m interested in cooking, baking, knitting, learning new things and thoughtful citizenship of my community (globally and locally). Katie Hosch: Engagement and Data Intern Majors: Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies also minoring in Chemistry 2016 I enjoy reading, swimming, watching sports and cooking. Kyle Klausing: Community Climate Education Intern Majors: History, Spanish, and Latin American Area Studies 2016 I enjoy reading, biking, and conversation with friends. Nkaujcoob Vang: Communications Intern Major(s): Management and French Minor 2018 I enjoy being with family and friends, listening to music, watching a good series, trying out new things. Ashleigh Cimino: Alumni Engagement intern Major(s): Global Business with a Minor in Italian 2017 When I have time between my studies and helping to save the world my favorite hobby is dancing, specifically with hula hoops. I've been hooping for almost 2 years and last fall I felt like a full-fledged circus performer when I finally got to try Fire Hooping. Nina Schexnider: Campus Sustainability Data Analysis Intern Major(s): Anthropology, Biology 2017 Reading books, playing sports, traveling. Saskia Zinn - Morris Model Intern Major(s): French and German 2016 Traveling, tiny homes design, reading, hiking, camping, cooking, skiing. Faith Bradley: MN Greencorps - Local Foods I love living in new places, traveling and exploring the world, gardening, cooking, eating, hiking and camping! I also love learning about our food system, both locally and around the world. Anna Pratt: Climate Education Intern Majors: Environmental Studies and Spanish, Minor: Political Science 2015 I enjoy practicing TaeKwonDo, reading, and learning new things. Meg Forcia: Sustainable Communities Intern Majors: Environmental Studies and American Indian Studies 2018 I love living a vegan lifestyle, and am currently making plans to build an off-grid tiny house. I am extremely interested in renewable energy projects on tribal lands, and my biggest aspiration in life is to create an eco-commune on my reservation. Sandra Thao: Sustainable Relationship Intern Majors: Sociology and Philosophy 2018 My hobbies are reading books I find interesting, watching dramas and anime, learning new things, playing any sport - especially soccer - listening to music, and singing. Lorrie Gottwald: Alumni Networking and Outreach Intern Major: Environmental Studies 2015 I am passionate about running, reading, crocheting, gardening, and being outdoors. Emily Moore: Data and Reporting Intern Majors: Physics and Environmental Science 2017 At UMM I am involved in the Women's Varsity Soccer Team and Physics Club. I enjoy learning, running, working out, spending time with friends and family, and playing with my puppy, Lucy, in my free time. I like to stay busy and hope to become an Environmental Engineer in the future. Sarah Terpstra: Implementation Intern Majors: Sociology and Human Services 2017 I love photography, volleyball, hiking, horseback riding, traveling, animals and farm life. I currently have only been to Italy outside of the U.S, but I'm hoping to change that very soon. Brenna Cook: Communications Intern Major: Biology 2018 I also enjoy reading and learning about different places and people, as well as spending time outside. Austin Peterson: Data and Reporting Intern Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry 2017 I enjoy playing sports, hanging out with friends and family, exploring new places, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Martin Zais: Composting Coordination Intern Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Biology I enjoy enlightened forms of transportation such as bicycling, foot-travel, and rail-travel. I like exploring new places and being in nature. I like learning new processes, activities, and why things are the way they are. Denisse Ziani: Implementation Intern Major: Biology 2017 I enjoy anything related to the ocean. Katie Ledermann: Systemwide and Statewide Sustainability Leadership Fellow Majors: Environmental Studies and Management 2017 Interests: just about anything and everything that involves being outdoors, especially skiing, running, hiking, camping, exploring new places, and being in the sun and water. Rebecca Schrupp: Ecostation Development Intern Major(s): Environmental Science and Geology 2017 Interests: I enjoy getting outside and learning about the environments around me. I tend to bike, hike, kayak, or just take a walk through the park. I also enjoy reading, particularly about history. Hannah Goemann: Zero Waste Intern Major(s): Biochemistry 2017 Interests: Running, reading pop. science, and adventuring! Haley Gill: Community Housing Intern Major(s): Biology and Environmental Science 2017 Interests: Piano, Cello, Pomme de Terre Foods, Fishing Tasha Scneider: Zero Waste Intern Major(s): Environmental Studies and Anthropology and American Indian Studies 2018 Interests: I spend a lot of my free time with my cat Juniper. We mostly snuggle and play, but we also like to go on road trips. I also enjoy watching documentaries, cooking, and exploring new places. Sophie Bishop: Community Resilience Intern Major(s): Environmental Science and a minor in Biology 2017 Interests: I enjoy reading, camping, hiking, playing video games, laughing, swimming, listening to music, and just being outside in general. Matt Ebaugh: Morris Model: Translation Major(s): German, Global Business Management, and Economics Interests: I enjoy naps with my lazy cat and hiking in State parks. I am politically active particularly at the local level. I am the president of the UMM German Club and enjoy the many multicultural events at UMM. Jan Broemmelhaus: International Intern Major(s): Industrial Engineering and Environmental Engineering Interests: All kind of sports, traveling, reading Hannah Johnson: Morris Model Community Resilience Intern Major(s): Environmental Studies and Native American Indigenous Studies, 2020 Interests: I love canoeing in the Boundary Waters.  I am passionate about tea and coffee drinks, gourds, and love my tuxedo cats!! Lily Heyd: Communications Intern Major(s) B.A. Biology with an environmental focus, 2020 Interests: I spend my time caring for my large collection of indoor plants, playing Stardew Valley, and drawing from nature. If I’m not doing that, then I am probably eating or drinking coffee! Cassidy Elhard: Morris Model Intern Major(s): Environmental Science and German Studies, 2021 Interests: I am interested in traveling, learning about other cultures, and taking care of animals. Mckenzie Dice: Morris Model International Partnership Intern Major(s): Environmental Science, German, Chemistry minor, 2019 Interests: Reading, knitting, traveling, my cats and my rabbits, being in the mountains. Sydney Bauer: Energy Intern Major(s): Biology, Environmental Leadership and Stewardship, 2019 Interests: I spend my time driving the Morris Transit, finding and eating snacks, as well as shopping at the local Someplace Safe Thrift Store. Dennis Dongmin Kim: Energy Data Analyst Intern Major(s): Statistics, Applied Ecology, Biology and Mathematics minor, 2019 Interests: Ecology Jules Burke: Energy Intern Major(s): Native American and Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, 2021 Interests: Sound, music production, theme parks Becca Gomez: Morris Model Community Resilience Intern Major(s): Biology and Environmental Science, 2020 Interests: I am a co-chair for CAC Homecoming and Traditions committee as well as the Training Coordinator at Higbies, but in my free time I enjoy hiking, photography, experimenting with new food recipes, and attempting to teach my Betta Fish some tricks. Abbey Dickhudt: Climate Education Intern Major(s): Environmental Studies and Human Services, 2019 Interests: I am interested in sustainable agriculture, working with the next generation of youth, and taking time to move, garden, read, and create. Khondoker Prio (Ahnaf): Software Systems Engineering Intern Major(s): Computer Science, 2019 Interests: I enjoy playing guitar surrounded by my friends near a campfire. I play soccer and occasionally cook spicy chicken curry that is not nearly as good as my mom's. When I’m not turning coffee into code, I’m usually with my friends at the local Couch House! Alex Keller: Morris Model Intern Major(s): Chemistry, Mathematics minor, 2019 Interests: Playing soccer and being active in general, board and card games, traveling, relaxing and hanging out with friends. Josie Rehbein: Zero Waste Intern Major(s): Environmental Science, Biology, English minor, 2022 Interests: I like hanging out with my cats, baking, traveling, and reading. Erin Wilaby: Research Intern Major: Environmental Science, 2019 They / Them Interests: Outdoor activities, plant and insect identification, reading, cooking (especially with fresh produce) Allison Johnson Major(s): Environmental Studies, with Biology minor 2020 Interests: I love canoeing in the Boundary Waters. I am passionate about tea and coffee drinks, gourds, and love my tuxedo cats!! Maddie Happ Major(s): political science, pre-law 2021 Interests: Traveling, hiking, reading, superhero movies, and all things Star Wars. Sam Rosemark Major(s): political science, economics, with environmental leadership and stewardship minor 2021 Interests: Student government, public policy, politics, dogs, movies, cooking, and hanging out with people. Jasmine Pryor Major(s): environmental science, with environmental leadership & stewardship and African & Black studies minors, 2021 Interests: I enjoy kayaking/canoeing, running, and learning. Kallan Sandahl Major: environmental science 2020 Interests: Traveling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Crochet. Ben Giese Major: chemistry, with history minor 2024 Interests: jazz, science, pool, cooking Stewart Symons Major: computer science 2022 Interests: biking, technology, gainz, hockey, hanging with my friends Teresa Boyd Majors: psychology, anthropology, environmental studies, with German studies minor 2023 Interests: euphonium, drawing, any kind of orange cheese-flavored snack Quinton Dornisch Majors: statistics, environmental studies 2020 Interests: I’m interested in anything outdoors or any means of adventure, really: hiking, biking, wildlife watching, hunting and fishing. Also Aikido. Lily Heyd Major: biology 2019 Interests: painting, playing with my cats (Pumpkin and Crusty Jack), and gardening. Grace Miller Major: environmental studies, with studio art minor 2020 Interests: gardening, drawing, painting, traveling, camping and hula-hooping! Kerri Mueller Major: environmental science, with minors in statistics and biology 2020 Interests: I often find myself spending my time outdoors whether it is through hiking, biking, hunting, or traveling. I also dabble in ceramic art. I enjoy doing all of these with the company of friends or family. Andrew Brichacek Majors: financial & organizational management, economics 2019 Interests: traveling, being outdoors, gardening, and building relationships and friendships with the people around me and throughout the community I am in. 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