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Northwestern Bird Watching Walk
- Northwestern University (IL)
The campus community was invited to join in experiencing the birds that call our campus home as well as those migrating through. An introduction to bird watching and some tips …
- Posted May 2, 2023
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Climate in the Classroom: Bell Tower Takeover
- Temple University (PA)
Climate in the Classroom: Bell Tower Takeover was a special Earth Month event hosted by the Temple University Office of Sustainability, the Office of the Provost and select student and …
- Posted May 2, 2023
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2023 Iowa State University Earth Day Celebration
- Iowa State University (IA)
Iowa State University celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day with the theme of, “The Opportunity is NOW! The Urgency is NOW!” This year, more than 400 students, faculty, staff …
- Posted May 2, 2023
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Zero Waste Visioning – Campus Wide Solutions to Zero Waste
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)
- University of Arizona (AZ)
- Williams College (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
- Post-Landfill Action Network (NH)
In this webinar we will hear from Sustainability Staff at 3 Universities who recently published Strategic Visions for Achieving Zero Waste on their campuses.
Developing a Strategic Vision is a …
- Posted May 1, 2023
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Endicott College's Environmental Justice Working Group
- Endicott College (MA)
The Environmental Justice Working Group at Endicott College was established in 2023 by Sophia Gosselin-Smoske, a student at Endicott College and a Fellow in the Office of Sustainability. The group …
- Posted April 27, 2023
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Waste Diversion at University of Florida- Case of a student organization
- University of Florida (FL)
I am Ashpreet Kaur, final year PhD student at University of Florida. I got a chance to become a member of a student organization at University of Florida who does …
- Posted April 27, 2023
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Works and Efforts of the Environmental Sustainability Initiatives by the Institute of Technical Education (Singapore)
- Institute of Technical Education
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) was established as a post-secondary institution in 1992, under the Ministry of Education of Singapore.
ITE is a principal provider of career and technical …
- Posted April 25, 2023
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Colaboration with Community garden in San Juan District
- EARTH University
With the support of a resident of the San Juan District in the Union of Cartago, Costa Rica. We have come together to develop a community garden. With the contribution …
- Posted April 24, 2023
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Stan State Eco Challenge 2023
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
During Earth Month, Stan State University's Capital Projects & Facilities Management (CPFM) part-takes annually in Eco Challenge! Here is our stat during Earth Day! As a team we practice mindful …
- Posted April 24, 2023
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Waste Diversion at Creighton Softball Game
- Creighton University (NE)
Hattie Ames and Gabby Otero are helping Creighton fans divert their waste from the landfill.
- Posted April 21, 2023
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Earth Day Spring Fling at UConn
- University of Connecticut (CT)
Students at the University of Connecticut hosted their annual Earth Day Spring Fling on April 19, 2023.
- Posted April 21, 2023
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CSUF Unleashes 1.16MW of Solar Power
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
With a flip of the switch, Cal State Fullerton continues to capitalize on the power of the sun.
The university today celebrated the completion of a solar-energy network for the …
- Posted April 19, 2023
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2018-22 Progress Report on the Pitt Sustainability Plan
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
The University of Pittsburgh’s sustainability journey dates back to 1990, with commitments, activities, and engagement deepening and increasing over the past three decades. In 2018, the Pitt Sustainability Plan set …
- Posted April 18, 2023
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Adopt-a-Plant sponsored by ArtCenter College of Design Community Food Garden
- ArtCenter College of Design (CA)
The ArtCenter College of Design Community Garden remained active throughout the Pandemic through the tremendous care of two Photography Department staff. With students, staff, and faculty back on campus, we …
- Posted April 18, 2023
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ReWear It Marquette
- Marquette University (WI)
Student-led monthly clothing swap organization on Marquette University's campus.
- Posted April 18, 2023
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The Interdisciplinary Turn: A New Model for Climate Crisis Awareness and Action in Higher Education
- Santa Clara University (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
This webinar takes participants through the process of designing a successful, effective climate crisis awareness and action week at their own institutions, schools, or groups, using the tUrn partners + …
- Posted April 18, 2023
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Students leading students: a qualitative study exploring a student-led model for engagement with the sustainable development goals
- University of Calgary (AB)
Purpose Higher education institutions (HEI) play a critical role in developing student leaders equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to mobilize societal changes that the United Nations Sustainable Development …
- Posted April 13, 2023
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Implementing Sustainability in Library Instruction: The Journey to Creating a Crowdsourced Mission Statement Informed by Positionalities and Core Values
- New Mexico State University (NM)
This chapter shares the process and rationale behind a library workshop with the Reference and Research Services Department and Archives and Special Collections Department at the New Mexico State University …
- Posted April 13, 2023
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Shifting Instruction for Sustainability: Lessons from COVID
- New Mexico State University (NM)
The COVID-19 pandemic irrevocably changed the ways that libraries function. Libraries had to shift and our skills as librarians and educators were put to the test in new ways. As …
- Posted April 13, 2023
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Fullerton Arboretum Fights Food Insecurity While Helping the Environment
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Fullerton Arboretum, a 26-acre botanical garden located at Cal State Fullerton, is making a difference in the campus and environment…and it all starts with fruit.
The Arboretum grows an incredible …
- Posted April 13, 2023
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DEI Legislation Tracker
- Chronicle of Higher Education (DC)
The Chronicle is tracking legislation that would prohibit colleges from having diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or staff; ban mandatory diversity training; prohibit institutions from using diversity statements in hiring …
- Posted March 31, 2023
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Bending Towards Justice: Evolving Sustainability Education at Prescott College
- Prescott College (AZ)
- AASHE (MA)
The PhD in Sustainability Education at Prescott College, the first of its kind in North America, attracts a transdisciplinary cadre of students/scholars/activists committed to social and environmental justice as enacted …
- Posted March 30, 2023
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Renewable Energy Trends in Higher Ed: Different Solutions for Different Institutions
- Brown University (RI)
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
- Michigan State University (MI)
- AASHE (MA)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
Colleges and universities are buying more renewable energy than ever. Their strategies are evolving and increasing, including: onsite, offsite, PPAs, Utility Green Tariffs, Retail Renewables, unbundled RECs, and emerging approaches. …
- Posted March 23, 2023
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Building a Circular Campus: Scope 3 Emissions, Community Resilience, & Justice
- Barnard College (NY)
- AASHE (MA)
As Barnard College defines a pathway to net zero emissions, we are paying particular attention to our Scope 3 emissions and using the principles of circularity to address them. Measuring …
- Posted March 9, 2023
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Obstacles to Environmental Progress: A US Perspective
- Austin College (TX)
Open-access (free) book from University College London Press. The primary intended audiences are undergraduate and graduate students in environmental studies, sustainability, and related fields. The book focuses on predictable, practical …
- Posted March 6, 2023
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Campus Physical Master Plan
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
CSUF's Campus Physical Master Plan is our blueprint for providing a safe, sustainable, welcoming and cohesive learning environment that supports student success into the future.
The Campus Master Plan is …
- Posted March 6, 2023
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Devise and Dismantle Racial Inequity through Inclusive Professional Learning and Course Design
- Old Dominion University (VA)
- San Diego Mesa College (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
Diversity, equity, and Inclusion operations within higher education are critical to fostering an environment that dismantles structural racism and intentionally develops solutions to challenges faced by marginalized and non-marginalized populations. …
- Posted March 3, 2023
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Integrating Sustainability Plans and Capital Campaigns
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- AASHE (MA)
Taking sustainability to the next level, for many higher education institutions, requires a strategic, long-range, and comprehensive sustainability plan. The process by which you develop content, engage the campus community …
- Posted March 1, 2023
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Water Sustainability Graduate Certificate
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
Skilled sustainability professionals are needed in order to create effective solutions to the complex global water challenges. This certificate program will equip students with the theory, practice and skills to …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Sustainable Transportation Graduate Certificate
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
The predominant focus on automobile transportation has led to a variety of consequences that are less than sustainable such as urban sprawl, rising rates of obesity, growth in green house …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Sustainable Tourism Graduate Certificate
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, accounting for 9% of the world GDP and 10.5% of the world's workforce. Tourism is also the fastest growing industry …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Global Sustainability Graduate Certificate
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
The Graduate Certificate in Global Sustainability is intended to prepare students to address complex regional, national, and global challenges related to sustainability and the ability to innovate in diverse cultural, …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Food Sustainability and Security
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
Concerns about population growth, human health, and environmental quality have made food sustainability and security a top priority worldwide. The goal of this program is to provide students with a …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Energy Sustainability Graduate Certificate
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
Concerns about future economic growth, standards of living, and environmental quality have made sustainable energy a top priority worldwide. The goal of this certificate program is to provide students with …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Graduate Certificate
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
The certificate program in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation is intended to prepare students to address complex regional, national and global challenges associated with climate change adaptation and resilience. This concentration/certificate …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Sustainable Business Graduate Certificate
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
The Sustainable Business graduate certificate will provide a foundation for designing sustainable organizations and businesses and related concepts pertaining to sustainability. Organizations and businesses from all sectors need to develop …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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MS in Global Sustainability
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
- University of South Florida (FL)
The Master of Science (MS) degree in Global Sustainability offers five (5) academic concentrations, available in a traditional on-campus format, blended hybrid formats or fully online: Entrepreneurship, Food Sustainability and …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Bicycle Fleet Expansion
- University of Cincinnati (OH)
As part of our commitment with the environment, our community and as a Bicycle Friendly University, we have expanded our bike fleet in order to keep up with the high …
- Posted Feb. 23, 2023
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Academic Collaborations that Achieve Sustainable Operations
- The Ohio State University (OH)
- AASHE (MA)
- ENGIE (TX)
This webinar will explore how innovative universities are leveraging comprehensive energy management partnerships to collaborate with private industry, research and deploy new technologies, and meet sustainability goals.
In 2017, The …
- Posted Feb. 16, 2023
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Environmental Justice in Higher Education: From Intent to Sustainable Action
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- AASHE (MA)
This webinar will trace shifts in the traditional framing of sustainability in higher education and how it is implemented, following the recent racial reckoning in the wake of the killing …
- Posted Feb. 16, 2023
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Eddy at New Paltz: Centering Racial Equity as we Co-create a Sustainable Culture
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
- AASHE (MA)
Sustainability has expanded to include issues of racial equity in a way that also embraces the interdisciplinarity of academic study. This webinar will introduce Eddy at New Paltz, a co-creative, …
- Posted Feb. 8, 2023
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Directory of Programs that Save Leftover Food After Events
- University of California, Merced (CA)
There has been increasing interest in programs which address leftover food at events. As the coordinator of one such program, No Food Left Behind, I receive regular inquiries from other …
- Posted Feb. 6, 2023
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Imagining the Future of Campus Food Service and Measuring Success
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Texas Woman's University (TX)
- AASHE (MA)
Food does not loom large enough in university sustainability metrics given its outsized role in achieving the SDGs. With increasing recognition that transforming food systems is critical for climate resiliency, …
- Posted Feb. 2, 2023
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Bucknell 10-Years Sustainability Plan
- Bucknell University (PA)
January 18th 2023, President John Bravman formally announced the release of the 10-year Sustainability Plan for Bucknell University. According to President Brvaman,
"Caring for the environment and reducing waste remains …
- Posted Feb. 2, 2023
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Citrus College Educational Development Center
- Citrus College (CA)
Citrus College was recognized with an excellence in Energy & Sustainability Award for the Educational Development Center modernization project:
"Best innovative project -Medium size District" Award
- Posted Feb. 2, 2023
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Specifying Residential Upholstered Furniture to Safeguard Human Health and Well-Being: A Toolkit for Reducing Fires and Chemical Risks
- Chemical Insights (GA)
This toolkit can be applied by sustainability professionals and procurement staff at higher education institutions looking to acquire environmentally sustainable and healthy furniture materials for residence halls and other campus …
- Posted Jan. 31, 2023
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Is the Word “Net” Compromising True De-Carbonization?
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
- M-RETS (MN)
Colleges and universities are relying upon “carbon accounting” that needs to be improved in order to meet our cardinal principle of evidence-based physical measurement. The physics of the grid—unless behind …
- Posted Jan. 26, 2023
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Fullerton Arboretum Achieves Reaccreditation at Highest Level
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
In October 2017, Fullerton Arboretum received its first accreditation as a Level IV arboretum. This is the highest level awarded by ArbNet, an organization that recognizes arboreta from around the …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2023
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Introduction to the Regional Center of Expertise as a Model for ESD Integration
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- University of Texas at Arlington (TX)
- AASHE (MA)
- University of Regina (SK)
Universities and colleges around the world are making commitments to advance the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) through their teaching, research, operations, and partnerships. One proven model for making good …
- Posted Jan. 19, 2023
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McGill Sustainable Labs Guide
- McGill University (QC)
The McGill Sustainable Labs Guide contains a variety of actionable steps that lab users can take to make their lab operations more sustainable. Some of these practices can be applied …
- Posted Jan. 17, 2023
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