Shut the Sash: Registration Form

The UVA Office for Sustainability's Green Labs Program is hosting the Shut the Sash Challenge this October. This friendly competition promotes safe, smart, and sustainable practices when using a chemical fume hood.

Who can participate? What are the rewards?

While some labs have sash position sensors, many do not. Regardless, all UVA labs are encouraged to register and participate!

- If your lab has sash position sensors, the UVA Green Labs Specialist will work with you to set a goal for your lab based off of your historical average sash position. You'll then have all of October to improve that average. Labs that reach their goal will be entered into a raffle.

- If your lab does not have sash position sensors, the UVA Green Labs Specialist will send you a "Shut the Sash" competition form with a list of actions you can complete throughout October to earn points. All groups that achieve a certain number of points by correctly filling out the competition form will be entered into a raffle.

Prize details

Two winners will be selected to receive a pizza or cupcake party (your choice!), beaker mugs for lab members, and a feature on our blog.

Here's how to win

1. Fill out and submit this registration form by September 22nd (2023) at 5pm.

2. Goal-setting labs will receive their average sash position from the month of September and will be asked to set their labs' competition goal. All other labs will receive competition forms October 1st and have the month of October to earn as many points as possible.

4. All registered labs have until Tuesday, October 31st at 5pm to improve their average sash position (goal-setters) or complete as many actions on the competition form as possible.

5. Winners will be announced Friday, November 24th, 2023.

Questions? Email greenlabs@virginia.edu