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Implementing Successful Reuse Programs in Campus Dining
- AASHE (MA)
- Boston University (MA)
- The Ohio State University (OH)
Reusable to-go container programs offer great potential for waste reduction and financial savings, but challenges with implementation often limit participation, prevent containers from being returned and reused, or provide little …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Composting: Simple Changes for Meaningful Impacts
- The University of Arizona (AZ)
Food loss and waste are global challenges; an estimated 40% of food in the U.S. is wasted. Food waste disposal practices correlate with issues such as food insecurity, poverty, and …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Fostering Resilience to Counter Eco-Anxiety: Mindful Multi-Modal Journaling
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WI)
Eco-anxiety surrounding the climate crisis is negatively affecting the mental health and wellness of students in schools and is compounded by the mental health and wellness crisis initiated by the …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Channeling Climate Anxiety Toward Collective Action Through the Employee Resource Group Model
- Marquette University (WI)
While working groups and committees are effective for achieving collaborative sustainability outcomes on campuses, these structures do not always prioritize community building or foster wellbeing. This session will look at …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Rewild Your Campus With the Green Grounds Certification Program
Re:wild Your Campus’s Green Grounds Certification offers a new pathway for schools to improve upon campus sustainability goals, reduce synthetic pesticide usage and implement organic grounds maintenance practices. This webinar …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Growing Future Change Makers: Restorative Pathways for Diverse Students and the Planet
- California State University, San Marcos (CA)
For a number of years, it has been a priority to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into sustainability programs for institutions of higher education, yet colleges and universities have struggled …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Exploring Conservation Land Management at the University Level
- University of Florida (FL)
- University of Richmond (VA)
Be inspired as we discover the transformative world of campus land conservation planning. This interactive presentation invites you to join the discussion and discover strategies that engage a diverse conservation …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Implementing Coolfood at Three US Universities
- Harvard University (MA)
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
- Williams College (MA)
- World Resources Institute (DC)
Coolfood Pledge members commit to a target of reducing GHG emissions associated with the food they serve by 25 percent by 2030. Learn about the credible and proven way to …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Sustainability Point 0: We’re Getting Traction So What Does the Next Step Look Like?
- Dartmouth College (NH)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
For many universities, Sustainability 1.0, 2.0 and maybe 3.0 are behind us. We are starting to get traction, become main streamed, be elevated in the organizational structure. As we crest …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Deciphering the Challenges of Change Using Liberating Structures
- AASHE (MA)
As sustainability professionals, you’re often considered “change agents” for the institution - a person who acts as a catalyst for change and helps the organization transform how it operates by …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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More Than Climate: Sustainability Through a Climate, Equity, and Health Lens
- Harvard University (MA)
In May 2023, Harvard launched its updated Sustainability Action Plan – a culmination of a 2-year multi-stakeholder process that involved the Presidential Committee on Sustainability, faculty, students, senior leaders, staff, …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Transforming the Future of Finance Through Student Engagement
- Bentley University (MA)
- Harvard University (MA)
- Intentional Endowments Network (MA)
- Northeastern University (MA)
This session will discuss the growth and proliferation of student-managed investment funds pursuing sustainable investing strategies, as well as the growth of sustainable investing curriculum development. Speakers will highlight examples …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Building the Equity Loop: From Campus Move Out to Community Action
- Lafayette College (PA)
As outlined in the Climate Action Plan, Lafayette is committed to achieving a 40% diversion of waste to landfill by 2030 and a 60% diversion rate by 2035. Green Move …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Fashion Forward: Navigating the Intersection of Sustainability and Inclusivity
- Connecticut College (CT)
The deluge of donated clothing that many of us get during our move-out donation programs can be so overwhelming that many of us end up donating all or most of …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Climate Crisis University: Federal Funds for Transitioning Campuses of Zero Waste Zero Emissions
- Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) (VA)
- Haverford College (PA)
The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signifies that for the first time in the history of the United States, the full financial power of the federal government …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Strategic Planning for Equitable Climate Mitigation
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
- Robert Morris University (PA) (PA)
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
As a group of colleges and universities dedicated to reducing their individual and collective climate impacts, the Higher Education Climate Consortium of Pittsburgh (HECC) has been convening for 15 years. …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Sustainability at the Core: Business Curriculum for a Sustainable Future
- Saint Mary's University (NS)
Join us in this informative session as we share our journey of integrating sustainability at the very core of our Bachelor of Commerce program at the Sobey School of Business …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Innovations in Assessing Sustainability Competence, Culture, Literacy, and Engagement
- Santa Clara University (CA)
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Florida (FL)
Assess the state of sustainability on your campus! Whether you wish to assess sustainability for instructional assessment or for your institution’s AASHE STARS report, this session will cover various assessments, …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Just Purchasing Consortium: Networking and Mutual Education
- Georgetown University (DC)
Poultry processing is hazardous, horrific work. Processing lines move very fast, with some plants operating at a maximum speed of 175 birds per minute, and the working conditions are challenging …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Supporting Resilient Climate Leaders: Designing Emotionally Informed Sustainability Programming
- Tufts University (MA)
Drawing from dissertation research on how youth climate activists process their emotions, this presentation makes suggestions for sustainability professionals who wish to support the complex emotional experiences of our students …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Storytelling and Activism: Charting a Path to Facilitate Effective Student Advocacy
- Marquette University (WI)
- Wesleyan University (CT)
In popular discourse on college and university campuses, “activism” is often synonymous with organized marches or protests. While this form of activism is effective, it is not a one-size-fits-all tool. …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Out of The Box Sustainability: Green Education Support for Title I Schools
- Maryville College (TN)
How can underrepresented students, in under-resourced schools in economically distressed communities be supported with their sustainability education efforts? The answer might be found in a box. Classrooms in a Box …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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The Role of Community-Making to Advance Sustainability in HEIs
- University of Toronto (ON)
The structure and culture of higher education institutions (HEIs) is often cited as a barrier to change and innovation (Mrig & Sanaghan, 2017; Kezar, 2007). University-wide initiatives can be difficult …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Missing Pieces in Higher Education Climate Action Planning: Food, Reuse and Empowerment
- AASHE (MA)
- Center for Biological Diversity (AZ)
- Gaia Education
Climate plans can help colleges and universities address climate concerns specific to the students, faculty and staff of that campus. Staff from the Center for Biological Diversity and GAIA will …
- Posted Feb. 15, 2024
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Ground Truths: Community-Engaged Research for Environmental Justice
- Occidental College (CA)
- Santa Clara University (CA)
This open-access book is the first volume devoted entirely to summarizing the body of community-engaged research on environmental justice, how we can conduct more of it, and how we can …
- Posted Feb. 13, 2024
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Design Thinking for Sustainable Development Education: Practical Toolkit
- AASHE (MA)
- Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design’s Sustainable Development Hub and the School of Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have collaborated to create a Practical Toolkit for Sustainable …
- Posted Feb. 8, 2024
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How we see water: Developing a transdisciplinary course through a local lens
- AASHE (MA)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WI)
Human activity has contributed to climate change and environmental degradation. As a result, our freshwater supplies are facing a major threat. Water is vital for life. It is our responsibility …
- Posted Feb. 6, 2024
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Sustainability Strategy 2023-2030
- Trinity College Dublin (The University of Dublin)
Key targets of the strategy include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions by 2040 across all categories of emissions.
- Posted Feb. 6, 2024
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University of Rochester’s Analysis of WexWindows
- University of Rochester (NY)
A pilot study was conducted at the Medical Center G7011 area to evaluate the effectiveness of WexWindows as a potential retrofit solution for University of Rochester’s aging and underperforming windows. …
- Posted Jan. 10, 2024
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BEACON® SaaS Makes Water Visible at UC Merced
- Badger Meter (WI)
- University of California, Merced (CA)
A group of staff and students form the University of California, Merced (UC Merced) in Central Valley California joined forces to dramatically cut water, energy and gas usage per student …
- Posted Jan. 10, 2024
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Sustainability (Minor)
- Eastern Michigan University (MI)
The Sustainability Minor takes an interdisciplinary approach to answering these questions. Students who participate in the Minor will think critically about different views of sustainability, and will refine their abilities …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Science and Society (Bachelor)
- Eastern Michigan University (MI)
Students develop an understanding of major environmental issues and their potential solutions by appreciating the importance of scientific methods, ethical values and principles, diverse worldviews, and social and political constraints, …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Social Foundations and Community Education: Eco-Justice Concentration (Master)
- Eastern Michigan University (MI)
Social Foundations of Education (SOFD) is an interdisciplinary graduate program. A primary interest of Social Foundations of Education is to affirm the importance of social and ecological justice, democracy, and …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Agronomy (BS)
- Iowa State University (IA)
The program prepares students for employment in crop production and soil management, yield forecasting, precision farming, plant breeding, agricultural business and industry, agricultural service organizations, environmental and natural resource management, …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Agriculture and Society (Bachelor)
- Iowa State University (IA)
The interdisciplinary, four-year Agriculture and Society (A&S) program emphasizes the application of social science knowledge to agriculture and rural problems, and draws upon the expertise of faculty in sociology, economics …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainable Development (D.E.S.S)(Specialized Graduate Diploma)
- Polytechnique Montréal (QC)
A 30-credit program designed to provide a solid training on the basic concepts and tools that integrate sustainability issues related to engineering. It also involves the acquisition of specific knowledge …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainable Construction (Certificate)
- Eastern Michigan University (MI)
The program provides the adult learner with the knowledge base for understanding the management processes of the construction industry related to sustainability, including the initiating, planning, execution, control and close-out …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Science (Associate)
- Douglas College (BC)
The Environmental Science Associate Degree, students explore the environmental issues that affect us locally and globally and learn how a scientific perspective can improve our understanding of them. Students may …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Engineering (Bachelor)
- Douglas College (BC)
Students study the physical and social features of the earth, and examine people’s relationships with natural and human-built environments. Offers the first step to a career as an environmental consultant, …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Climate Science (Bachelor)
- Iowa State University (IA)
Students will learn the fundamentals of climate science while specializing in an area that fits your interests and career goals. Students choose from one of six pathways: advanced climate science; …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental & Wildlife Management (Bachelor)
- Vanier College (QC)
The aim of the program is to prepare students to practise the occupation of environmental and wildlife technician mainly in the fields of applied research, planning and education in the …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Westminster University - Utah (UT)
Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program combining the perspectives of the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences to provide students with multiple perspectives in some of the most challenging and …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainability (Minor)
- Vanier College (QC)
The Sustainability College Major is designed to allow students, whatever field of study they are in, to explore a wide spectrum of environmental, economic and social issues faced by the …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Engineering (Bachelor)
- Iowa State University (IA)
Students in the environmental engineering bachelor’s degree program will complete a curriculum covering the engineering and science knowledge necessary to design and implement effective, affordable solutions for environmental challenges involving …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainable Systems (Minor)
- Utah State University (UT)
The Sustainable Systems minor will present concepts in sustainability that can be applied in a system approach, leading to resilience in society’s use of the earth’s land, water and air. …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Applied Sustainability (Bachelor)
- Champlain College (VT)
In Champlain's Applied Sustainability major, you'll look at the various connections between people and planet from different perspectives, learning to create effective action plans and ask the right questions. The …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Climate Adaptation (Master) (Certificate)
- North Carolina State University (NC)
The Climate Adaptation Certificate provides a comprehensive graduate-level credential delivered in a highly flexible format for students who want to enhance their professional work with expertise in climate. Students may …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Studies & Policy (Minor)
- Champlain College (VT)
Focus primarily on the politics of environmental issues and learning how you and your organization can begin to address environmental impacts and challenges.
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Assessment (Master)
- North Carolina State University (NC)
The Master of Environmental Assessment program emphasizes bridges the gap between scientific research and the use of science in decision-making, regulation, and environmental management. By understanding and evaluating the sources, …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Climate Change and Society (Master)
- North Carolina State University (NC)
The Master’s degree program in Climate Change & Society provides critical skills, knowledge, and expertise in climate science and climate adaptation. This program also prepares graduates to meet the growing …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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