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Become an Eco-Rep
What is an Eco-Rep?
He or she is a first-year student living within East Halls on the University Park Campus that encourages sustainable lifestyles. Eco-Reps encourage responsible energy usage in the fall and emphasize recycling and composting during the spring semester. Eco-Reps work together to design activities that are informative and fun that support campus-wide sustainability focused initiatives.
Qualities of a Great Eco-Rep
- Leader
- Has an interest in learning how to live a sustainable lifestyle and encourage others to do so as well
- Enthusiastic
- Self motivated
- Creative
- Good communication skills
- Has an ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Dependable
- Honest
Time Commitment
Eco-Reps work an average of 4 hours per week and attend weekly meetings. Much work is done independently, on the Eco-Rep's own schedule. Participation is expected at group events and all training opportunities.
Penn State Eco-Rep Picture Pledges Video
This video was made with the help of the Penn State Center for Sustainability.
The Eco-Rep Program is made possible by the collaborative efforts of the Housing, Residence Life, Penn State faculty, and the Campus Sustainability Office.
Benefits
- Improve leadership skills
- Increase knowledge of environmental topics
- Paid Position ($500 stipend per semester)
- Develop friendships with students that share a common interest
- Be part of the effort to help green Penn State
- Develop connections with top environmental leaders at Penn State and in the community
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to Lydia Vandenbergh. In the cover letter, address the qualities you have to be a great Eco-Rep.
Application to the student Eco-Rep Program is open to all incoming first-year students at University Park. Selected students will be housed within East Halls. East Halls is currently the only location for Eco-Reps.
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR:
All application materials must be submitted by July 12, 2011
Questions regarding the Eco-Rep Program can be answered by phone or email.
Contact:
Rob Andrejewski
Campus Sustainability Office Program Coordinator
Office Phone: 865-2714
Email Address: rga116@psu.edu
Selected students that submit all application materials will be contacted for a phone interview. Applicants must include a phone number where they can be reached.
Meet your Eco- Rep: 2011-2012 Eco-Reps
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Adrianna Robles |
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Colin Evans |
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Katherine Tartaglia |
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Nicholas Kolesar |
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Anthony Magliozzi |
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Gabrielle Reese |
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Meaghan Hart |
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Adebayo Adejare |
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Alex St. Martin |
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Anthony Greco |
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Sara Nealis |
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Nathan Fabrikant |
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Megan Davis |
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Kathryn Patterson |
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Erin Hill |
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Samantha Cready |
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Gregory Ritson |
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Robert Ritson |
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Latiesha Davis |
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Haley Sarver |
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Ashley Vargas |
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Jessica Zavehurka |
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Sam Mattiola |
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Rohit Vadakattu |
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Crystal Dai |
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Hannah Muehl |
