tidbit

current location: la lisner
currently listening to: "your touch" by the black keys

My last big project at work before Peace Corps is to re-organize and clean out all the boxes we have in this little make-shift storage closet. Sounds boring, yes, but actually it's become pretty fun sorting through boxes of REALLY old memos etc. My personal favorite so far is a proclamation from then-Mayor Marion Barry (shudder) that designated October 8, 1982 as "Dreamgirls Day" in DC. No, I'm not making that up.

And now I present a memo dated November 8, 1973 from GWU's Office of the Vice President and Treasurer. Methinks it's still relevant today:

Memorandum to: The University Community
Subject: The Energy Crisis and the University Community

After President Nixon's message, each of us may have questions about what we in the University can do about the energy crisis. This memorandum is being distributed to aid in answering these questions.

What has already been accomplished?

Our major buildings have been professionally surveyed to minimize wasteful energy practices. Actions resulting from these surveys were:

- Heating, cooling and ventilating services operated only when needed
- Lights turned off when not needed
- Temperature controls regulated
- Water systems modified to eliminate waste

Marvin Center has a commuter parking pool board to facilitate car pools.

What more can we do?

Our plant personnel are continuing to work on the major conservation programs, but you, as an individual, can help too.

-Some Suggestions-

1. Turn out unnecessary lights which can be individually controlled in offices, classrooms and residence hall rooms (including fluorescent lights).
2. Minimize wastage of hot water for showers and other uses.
3. Turn down individually controlled radiators or ventilating units when too warm. Don't just open the window.
4. Sign up at the parking pool board, Ground Floor, Marvin Center to form new commuter auto pools.

There are over 20,000 of us in the University community. A little action from each of us adds up to a significant result. Please join us in our energy conservation efforts. Working together, we can make a difference!