Category Archives: Sustainability

Green Oaks Stewards

Posted on August 8, 2012 by John Williams

The stewards at Green Oaks have been working hard this summer keeping the trails clear as part of their duties around Green Oaks to maintain the field station. During the week, the stewards wake up around sunrise to begin their … Continue reading →

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Fieldhouse Lighting Improvement

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Adriana Colindres

  A lighting upgrade is under way in the T. Fleming Fieldhouse to install brighter, more energy-efficient lighting in the athletic facility. The Fieldhouse is home to Knox College’s men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams. In addition, the … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave, Cooler Work

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Peter Bailley

A worker checks levels for new Dining Services equipment. Photo by John Williams Installation of a new, energy-efficient cooler/freezer continued through the middle of July at Knox College Dining Services in Seymour Union.

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Future Communications Office Construction

Posted on June 27, 2012 by John Williams

The former Alexander Lumber building at 212 E. South Street has begun its transformation into the new office space for the Office of Communications. The Alexander Lumber company closed its Galesburg location in early 2009 and has been vacant since. … Continue reading →

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Planting Trees

Posted on June 21, 2012 by John Williams

Grounds crews were out early this morning planting a new Autumn Blaze Pear tree near the Center for Intercultural Life in the Quads residence area. Despite the tree’s name, it only produces small ornamental fruits and won’t produce any pears … Continue reading →

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Steam Pipe Work

Posted on June 20, 2012 by John Williams

Work has continued on the steam pipe in front of the Auxiliary Gymnasium in order to complete the large project that was started last summer, which has saved thousands of gallons of water a day. The trench needed to finish … Continue reading →

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