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sustainNU Hosts Reuse & Repair Fair
- Northwestern University (IL)
Northwestern's Office of Sustainability hosted a Repair and Reuse Fair featuring a variety of on-campus and local vendors, including a local bike shop, clothing mending organization, tool library, zero-waste small …
- Posted May 4, 2022
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89 kW Rooftop Array: McCord Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- Encap Development LLC (MA)
The Robert K. & Sharon DuPont McCord Hall is a four-story, sustainable structure, constructed to house W.P. Carery School of Business MBA, Executive MBA, MRED, Executive Education and other masters …
- Posted Dec. 7, 2012
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26 kW Rooftop Arrays: Molinaro Hall, Facilities Management Bldg, and Animal Care Facility
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside (WI)
UW-Parkside installed three separate, highly visible solar electric systems across the campus. These three solar electric systems convert the sun's energy into more than 34,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity each …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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164 kW Roof Top Mount Warehouse Building (No. 99)
- University of Queensland (QLD)
As well as providing key storage and logistical services, the Warehouse Building (No.99) has also become provider of renewable energy and a vital link for green transport on the St …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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16.8 kW Roof Top Mount Boat Shed
- University of Queensland (QLD)
The boatshed has 16.8 kWp of roof mounted PV panels. The panels are installed parallel with the low angle roof line and are arranged symmetrically either side of the roof's …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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Center for Sustainable Building Research
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
The Center for Sustainable Building Research's mission is to lead and support—through research, outreach, and education—the transformation of the regional built environment to provide for the ecological, economic, and social …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy (LCRE) was established in 2007 to address the societal needs for clean, affordable, renewable energy sources while improving the nation's energy security …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Mapstories
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
Mapstories, 2011, is a large, interactive, multimedia artist's book with moveable, layers of map and photo images under plastic film, mounted on a fabric-covered plywood base. Viewers/participants explore the layers …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Data Visualization Speed Date
- Boston University (MA)
Are you curious how data could be visualized for advancing sustainability in higher education? On our campuses, data visualization is a tool or practice used to summarize a lot of …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Educating for sustainability: A double-edged sword?
- San Francisco State University (CA)
Evidence from three sections of an undergraduate Business, Government and Society (BG&S) core course suggests that heightened awareness of corporate and executive wrong-doing vis-a-vis the natural environment, and/or emphasis on …
- Posted April 25, 2016
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Critical Sustainabilities: Negotiating Sustainability’s Discursive Maze in the Classroom
- Texas State University, San Marcos (TX)
“Sustainability” features in numerous discourses, each of which frames the issue according to its particular worldview(s). Thus there is no singular sustainability conception, but multiple sustainabilities that compete with one …
- Posted Feb. 8, 2021
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Eco-Equity Challenge
- George Washington University (DC)
The George Washington University's Office of Sustainability and the Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service have joined efforts to support GW students in their social entrepreneurial efforts to address …
- Posted June 11, 2015
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Writing Sustainability Case Studies with ESRAP: A Collaboration Practice for Graduate Education
- Iowa State University (IA)
- Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Practices (MN)
The global apparel and textile industries are damaging the environment, from fiber production to consumer disposal. University apparel programs have identified the gap in knowledge that students possess regarding the …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Making a large-scale campus rummage sale happen in 17 days!
- University of Missouri (MO)
Since 2007, MU has been perfecting a process for reducing residence hall waste at the end of the school year move out. Items collected are organized for a rummage sale. …
- Posted June 23, 2015
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Sustainability Education Across the Province (SEAP): Faculty Train the Trainer Workshop at Simon Fraser University
- Simon Fraser University (BC)
This project's purpose was to train faculty members from across British Columbia, Canada to be sustainability education trainers. The workshop enabled them to not only integrate sustainability into their own …
- Posted June 9, 2010
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UO vs OSU Energy Civil War
- University of Oregon (OR)
The University of Oregon (UO) and Oregon State University (OSU) staged a human-powered energy generation contest to see which school could produce the most energy from their Recreation Centers' ReCardio …
- Posted June 8, 2010
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Neutral Gator
- University of Florida (FL)
Neutral Gator provides UF with high-impact, local carbon offsets by performing energy efficiency upgrades of low-income families' homes and planting indigenous trees on conservation land in Gainesville, FL. Through this …
- Posted April 10, 2014
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Financing Large-Scale PV for a College or University
- Appalachian State University (NC)
How can students bring about a desired change in the energy source profile of their college? How can a university student group help their school take advantage of government incentives …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability Integrated Into the Mission and Across the Curriculum at Soka University of America
- Soka University of America (CA)
Soka University of America (SUA) is a small, private university located in the suburban community of Aliso Viejo, southern California. SUA offers a four-year B.A. in the Liberal Arts, with …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Planting the AASHE Seed: Applying the Conference Experience to Your University
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (IL)
Students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have attended AASHE conferences for many years and have had great success in implementing ideas and materials encountered at the conference. Using our …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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University of Alberta - Leaders in Energy Management since 1975
- University of Alberta (AB)
A very successful Energy Management Program has been in place at the University of Alberta since the mid-1970s. In the four decades since, the university has reduced its energy costs …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Understanding students' intention and actual eco-friendly behavior: A qualitative research in University
- National Penghu University of Science and Technology
Universities can be considered a community because of their large population, large size and participation in many activities on campus. The behavior of these individuals has a direct or indirect …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Sustainability at Scale: LEED EBOM and The Next Big Step Toward the Sustainable Campus
- California State University, Channel Islands (CA)
- University of California, Office of the President (CA)
- Brightworks Sustainability (OR)
To emphasize the high importance but low attention paid to existing facilities in environmental stewardship, in 2012 the U. S. Green Building council published an article calling existing buildings “the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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International Master in Environmental Studies & Sustainability Science
- Lund University
Its objective is to prepare students with the knowledge and competencies to actively contribute to long-term ecological and socio-economic sustainability. LUMES is designed to build on the previous knowledge, skills …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Agricultural & Resource Economics (MS)
- University of Connecticut (CT)
The Department takes particular pride in its research program and recognizes that research permits graduate students to demonstrate their creative ability and to attain academic maturity. Students usually begin thinking …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Planetary Opportunities: A Social Contract for Global Change Science to Contribute to a Sustainable Future
- University of Oxford
The global change research community needs to renew its social contract with society by moving beyond a focus on biophysical limits and toward solution-oriented research to provide realistic, context-specific pathways …
- Posted June 29, 2018
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Create a Diversion
- Emory University (GA)
Eliminating landfill addiction at a University takes more than wishful thinking. At the University, it took the vision of the Boards of Trustees, the focus of the Office of Sustainability …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Meet Universities who are Reinventing Relevance via Innovation Districts that include Corporations and Cities.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
- McGill University (QC)
- Morphosis Architecture (NY)
Join Jane Talkington for a national overview on Innovation Districts, a burgeoning new form in which the university can GO BEYOND campus boundaries to create relevance by building interdisciplinary capacity …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Opening New Markets for Local Food Through the Food Hub Model
- Black Hills State University (SD)
Black Hills Food Hub, a business incubated at BHSU and run by Cobblestone Science (a locally- and women-owned small business), coordinates the needs of cafeterias in the region with local …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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From Presidents' Climate Commitment to the Real Food Challenge: Bringing Sustainable Food to Your Campus
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
Struggling to develop a sustainable food procurement policy at your school? Looking to engage students in sustainability measures on campus?
By uniting students across the country, the Real Food Challenge …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Greening Events- Beyond the Basics
- University of Florida (FL)
- Earth Givers (FL)
Working with offices and organizations throughout campus and the community for planning, publicity, and hosting events has enriched a number of sustainability programs at the University of Florida. Unique partnerships …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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First-Year Experience: A Cross-Campus Integration of Sustainability Education
- Appalachian State University (NC)
This presentation will highlight a unique cross campus collaboration focused on the integration of sustainability education and service learning into Appalachian State University's First Year Seminar Program and Residential Learning …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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UW Tower: Live Green-Work Green-Go Green
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
The University of Washington recently purchased Safeco Tower, an imposing landmark located in Seattle's university district. With all eyes on the tower, Transportation Services decided the timing was right to …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Starting a Successful, Student Organization for Sustainability.
- Philadelphia University (PA)
Philadelphia University is a private, coed, regionally accredited school with 4-5 year degrees in the six different schools of, Science, Architecture, Design/Media, Engineering/ Textiles, and Liberal Arts. We have a …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Power of Dialogue: The Role of Student-led Initiatives in Shaping Climate Policy
- Boston University (MA)
- Macalester College (MN)
On April 4, 2016, college campuses in thirty state capitals across the country engaged in simultaneous open dialogues with state officials on implementing the EPA's Clean Power Plan. While most …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Nittany 3 Solar Farm - Southern View
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
70-MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement - Pennsylvania State University partnered with solar developer Lightsource bp on a 70-megawatt, off-site solar energy project to supply about 25% of the University's electricity …
- Posted Aug. 23, 2021
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Engage, Steward, Discover: Aligning Global Sustainability Curriculum with Strategic Student-Led On-Campus Projects
- University of Virginia (VA)
The University of Virginia's interdisciplinary Global Sustainability course prepares students to understand, innovate and lead efforts to confront challenging sustainability issues. The course provides foundational knowledge on the multifaceted aspects …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Importance of Student-led Efforts in Initiating Sustainability Programs in a Location With Predominantly Conservative Values
- Tarleton State University (TX)
Tarleton State University provides an interesting dichotomy It is located in a small town in rural Texas where sustainability has neither been promoted nor required. For years, faculty were stymied …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Greenhouse: A Place-Based Sustainability Living Learning Program
- University of Kentucky (KY)
Greenhouse is a living-learning community at the University of Kentucky that engages students in learning about many aspects of the local environment through the lens of sustainability. Greenhouse will bring …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Revitalizing Student Outreach
- University of Virginia (VA)
Student outreach bridges the gap between sustainability administration and the larger student body, but sometimes communication between the two sides is ineffective or unclear. At the University of Virginia, the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Utilizing Geographic Information Systems to Conduct Indoor Waste Receptacle Inventory
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
This presentation will highlight the methodologies and lessons learned in utilizing Geographic Information Systems to develop and implement a process to efficiently inventory all indoor waste receptacles on Indiana University's …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Leveraging Campus Natural Areas for Urban Ecology Research, Education, and Management
- University of Central Florida (FL)
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a 1,415-acre urban campus, of which 876 acres (62%) is undeveloped green space that includes 337-acres (24%) of upland and wetland conservation easements, …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Models for Collaborative and Implementable Pan-Campus Sustainability Plans
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- North Carolina State University (NC)
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 Dec. 1, 2017
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Improving Inclusivity at Campus Farmers Market and Garden
- University of Utah (UT)
The University of Utah Sustainability Office coordinates an on-campus farmers market and two edible garden sites that provide students, faculty, staff, and community members with local, healthy, and sustainable food. …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Guest Blog: The Road to a Campus Plastic Bag Ban
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
During the 2012-2013 school year we passed a Student Union Senate resolution calling for an end to the distribution of plastic bags in campus stores. The year ended with little …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Sustainability Assessment at Institutions of Higher Education
- Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (DC)
With support from the V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation, ULSF has developed the Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), a survey instrument designed to assist students, faculty members, staff and administrators in determining …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Mapping Concordia’s Sustainability Ecosystem, a system mapping experiment
- Concordia University (QC)
Tristan Harris, the founder of the Center for humane Technology, once said: "Our ability to meet the world's challenges depends on us making sense & coordinating together." It means that …
- Posted May 20, 2022
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Global Energy, International Arbitration & Environmental Law Concentration (LLM)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
The University of Texas at Austin's School of Law has created the Master of Laws (LL.M.) Concentration in Global Energy, International Arbitration & Environmental Law to catalyze the interdisciplinary study …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Community Development & Leadership Option (BS in Social Science)
- Oregon State University (OR)
As a Social Science student pursing the option in Community Development and Leadership program, you will investigate the social and cultural dynamics in our communities, explore how these dynamics impact …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Agroecology Certificate
- Florida International University (FL)
This interdisciplinary program under the Department of Earth and Environment is aimed at providing students with an opportunity to learn problems and issues that emerge from the interface between agriculture, …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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