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Focus on Campus

Focus on Campus

Sayra Domingues on how UTEP Green Fund's helps sustainability

By Charlize Mercado,

Olivia Williams

Published November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST

The Green Fund is a committee that raises up to $200,000 per year for campus sustainability projects. Green Fund has provided seven areas of focus in which you can pick from. These areas are Energy Conservation, Food Recovery, Sustainability Education & Awareness, E-Waste, CO2 Emission Reduction, Water Conservation, and Recycling. On this edition of Focus on Campus, Sayra Dominguez tells us about the magical experienes she has had as a student in the GreenFund, how the committee works, and how to get involved with them.

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You can learn more about Sthe UTEP Green Fund by visiting:https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/greenfund/
You can also visit their social media: @utep_greenfund

Originally aired on November 2, 2026

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Charlize Mercado manages website and marketing content. She also hosts Focus on Campus, produces Exit Stage Left, and and does On-Air work for KTEP.

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