39 | Rethinking Paper and Ink: The Sustainable Publishing Revolution
Miller Grant Recipients A 25 million dollar challenge grant was awarded to psu by the Miller Foundation in September 2008, intended to promote study and research in fields related to sustainability. In January 2009, students were asked to propose projects that would make progress in sustainability-related issues at psu. The projects were to be completed by the end of Spring Term 2009. The Sustainable Publishing Initiative group at Ooligan Press submitted a proposal for the creation of a book through the use of sustainable publishing practices, which became the book you now hold in your hands. This was our original project description: The Sustainability Book (Since titled "Rethinking Paper and Ink.") Student Leader: Melissa Brumer
Our department will sustainably publish a book. We will collaborate with other departments and local businesses to achieve our goal. The book will be used as a teaching tool for the book publishing and sustainability programs, and as potential marketing collateral for Ooligan Press and psu. We have a group of students who are interested in, engaged with, and committed to helping Ooligan Press become the country’s first sustainable student-run teaching press. The Sustainability Book is the first step towards reaching larger goals within the publishing program—such as incorporating sustainable publishing classes into our core curriculum, and becoming leaders in the field with research and education. psu is one of the only universities to offer a degree in book publishing and is a leader in sustainable studies. We believe this is the best time to merge our unique strengths and become leaders in sustainable publishing.
Fifteen projects were funded with the Miller Grant in 2009. Groups of PSU students came up with some excellent ideas, from a project to reduce bottled water consumption to a bicycle loan program and a sustainable fashion show. Here’s a list of the other Miller Grant recipients, with descriptions of their projects. More information about the Miller Grant can be found at the EcoWiki website. Building An Action Plan for Reaching Food System Sustainability at PSU Student Leader: Cameron Smith
This proposal provides an opportunity for innovative education around sustainable food systems, supports psu’s interest in becoming a living laboratory of sustainability, and contributes to targeted research areas defined by the university (www.pdx.edu/sustainability/sustainability-research-areas). The goal of