Stephanie
Carpenter has been working for the
University of Houston for only 9
months and already has found her way
as an environmentally conscientious
success. When Stephanie came to the
University of Houston Department of
Public Safety we at the department
had no idea what an impact she would
have on us all.
Her impetus as our Green Hero began
as a volunteer for the Commuter Fair
this past January. She gave up her
time and her warm office to help the
campus community with their
commuting needs and questions. A few
weeks later she stepped up to help
out in the dining halls with the
Clean Plate Club, encouraging
students to consume everything on
their plates. She also participated
in the Sustainability Educational
Tables and Earth Day events around
campus - once again educating the
campus
Her campus wide claim to fame was
during the Recyclemania Olympics for
students this past March. Her hard
work landed the Department of Public
Safety in second place in the
Recyclemania contest for the
departments. She spent many hours
recycling in hopes that we all would
benefit from her hard work. She
shared her reward, which happened to
be an ice cream party, with the
entire department. Stephanie wanted
to keep the recycling momentum going
for the Department of Public Safety.
She ordered additional recycling
bins and continues to educate the
department every day. Stephanie has
momentum and generates excitement as
she goes green. She works hard to
represent the Department of Public
Safety and we are grateful to have
her on our team.
And just when you think she�s done
enough, Stephanie is already gearing
up for the university�s Green day on
Oct 23rd. You will certainly see her
there.