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Sustainable and Healthful Food Purchasing Policy at Lehigh University
- Lehigh University (PA)
This session is designed to educate sustainability staff, university business service departments, and campus dining executives on ways to incorporate healthy and sustainable food into their campus operations. This session …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Energy Engineering (Minor)
- Lehigh University (PA)
The mechanical engineering curriculum provides the fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and other related areas leading up to the courses for the energy engineering minor. The courses offer a …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Earth and Environmental Sciences (Minor)
- Lehigh University (PA)
Exposes students to the fundamentals in environmental science, geology, and ecology, all in the context of a modern earth-systems-science approach.
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental Studies (Minor)
- Lehigh University (PA)
Lehigh’s undergraduate minor in environmental studies is an interdisciplinary program available for students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are interested in environmental affairs from the perspectives of …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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PhD in Environmental Engineering
- Lehigh University (PA)
The interdisciplinary graduate program in Environmental Engineering in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering maintains and encourages strong interactions with faculty members in other departments, including earth and environmental …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Policy MA
- Lehigh University (PA)
The EP degree has three separate tracks through the master’s program. These are the traditional thesis track, the Community Fellows track (coursework only), and the internship track (coursework only). The …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Master of Energy Systems Engineering
- Lehigh University (PA)
The main focus of the Professional Master’s Degree Program in Energy Systems Engineering is to prepare new engineering graduates for energy-oriented careers -- a new generation of technical leaders for …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Graduate Certificate in Urban Environmental Policy and Planning
- Lehigh University (PA)
This certificate offers a credential in environmental policy and planning for individuals with backgrounds in various science, engineering, social science and humanities fields who wish to understand the theory and …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development
- Lehigh University (PA)
This certificate offers a credential in sustainable development for individuals with backgrounds in various science, business, engineering, social science and humanities fields who wish to understand the theory and practice …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Sustainability Strategic Planning: Where to Start and How to Get Going
- Lehigh University (PA)
Strategic planning can often be a daunting process, particularly with limited staffing and resources. The Office of Sustainability at Lehigh University recently led a year-long strategic planning process to develop …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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A Beginner's Guide to Developing a Comprehensive Communication Strategy
- Lehigh University (PA)
As sustainability professionals, we tend to wear many hats. This session is designed for those who are new to communications and unsure of where to begin developing a communications plan …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Lots of Watts: Four Campuses Join Forces to Build a Giant Solar Farm
- Dickinson College (PA)
- Lafayette College (PA)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Muhlenberg College (PA)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
Large-scale renewable energy power purchase agreements can eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity, while saving money and mitigating energy price risk over time. However, most campuses are too small, …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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The Expansion of the Lehigh University Eco-Reps Leadership Program
- Lehigh University (PA)
Over the last decade, the Lehigh University Eco-Rep Leadership Program has grown from a fledgling pilot to an official sustainability program under the stewardship of the Office of Sustainability. In …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Leftover Food App: A Way to Address Food Waste and Food Insecurity on Campus
- Lehigh University (PA)
Every day departments, offices, and clubs hold events and meetings across campus with food. There is often leftover food at these events and meetings that gets thrown away. Lehigh University …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Engaging Alumni in Sustainability: Working with Development & Alumni Relations
- Lehigh University (PA)
Alumni are one of a college or university's greatest assets and their contributions back to an institution do not go unnoticed. Many sustainability professionals want to engage alumni in various …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Lehigh, Lafayette, Muhlenberg and Dickinson Join Forces for Unprecedented Renewable Energy Project
- Dickinson College (PA)
- Lafayette College (PA)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Muhlenberg College (PA)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
In February 2020, Lehigh University, Lafayette College, Muhlenberg College and Dickinson College announced a partnership to purchase renewable energy as a collective. Together, the four schools will purchase the largest …
- Posted July 15, 2021
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Climate Action at Lehigh: An Interview with Dave Pryor
- Lehigh University (PA)
The Office of Sustainability of Office of Communications and Public Affairs come together to discuss how to bring more students and staff into the conversation of sustainability and spread awareness …
- Posted May 26, 2021
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AASHE Award Winnner Ceremony 2020
- Dickinson College (PA)
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- Lafayette College (PA)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Muhlenberg College (PA)
- Palo Alto College (TX)
- Smith College (MA)
- Southwestern University (TX)
- University of Central Florida (FL)
- University of Dayton (OH)
- University of Sydney (NSW)
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Coimbra
- Carlos III University of Madrid
The AASHE Sustainability Awards provide global recognition to the individuals and organizations leading the higher education sustainability movement. On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 a virtual ceremony honored the 11 winners …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2021
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Multi-Campus Collaboration Kickstarts Solar Project to Cut 100% of GHG Emissions from Electricity
- Dickinson College (PA)
- Lafayette College (PA)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Muhlenberg College (PA)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
Four independent colleges and universities in Pennsylvania collaborated to explore renewable energy solutions, develop a strategy, and implement a combination of onsite and large-scale offsite projects that will result in …
- Posted May 18, 2020
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Webinar: Working with Advancement and Alumni Relations to Engage Alumni
- Lafayette College (PA)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- University of Virginia (VA)
- AASHE (MA)
Many sustainability practitioners seek to engage alumni in various ways – fundraising, expertise, guest speakers, jobs/internships and mentorship for students. Lehigh University and the University of Virginia’s Office for Sustainability …
- Posted Dec. 5, 2019
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Innovations in Sustainable Office Certification
- Lehigh University (PA)
- University of Calgary (AB)
Is your Sustainable Office Program working, but not reaching its full potential? Over the last year, Lehigh University and the University of Calgary both relaunched their Sustainable Office Programs to …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Building a Consistent Sustainability Brand
- Lehigh University (PA)
In order to reap the full benefits of consistently communicating the values and messages that are core to your sustainability brand, it is important to design brand guidelines that define …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Building a Culture of Sustainability Through New Student Orientation
- Lehigh University (PA)
- State University of New York at Oswego (NY)
This presentation will describe the process that we went through here at SUNY Oswego for First-Year Students. This process allowed us to educate new students on Sustainability and how it …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Enhancing Campus Curricula and Sustainability Through UN SDGs
- Lehigh University (PA)
- AASHE (MA)
The UN Sustainable Development Goals are serving as a benchmark for not only development of much of the world, but also for redevelopment of the industrialized world, which faces a …
- Posted May 2, 2019
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Green Fund
- Lehigh University (PA)
The GreenFund provides financial resources to members of the Lehigh community who want to create a greener, more sustainable campus. One-time grants of up to $2,000 will be awarded to …
- Posted Feb. 7, 2019
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Building a Consistent Sustainability Brand
- Lehigh University (PA)
In order to reap the full benefits of consistently communicating the values and messages that are core to your sustainability brand, it is important to design brand guidelines the define …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Sustainability Surveys for Program Enhancement
- California State University, San Bernardino (CA)
- College of Charleston (SC)
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Indiana State University (IN)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey (NJ)
For this session, panelists from Indiana State University (ISU), The College of Charleston (CofC), Ramapo College of New Jersey, California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), Colorado State University (CSU), Lehigh …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Implementing a Sustainable Living Program on Campus: Encouraging Students to Walk the Talk
- Lehigh University (PA)
The Lehigh University Eco-Rep Leadership Program has successfully designed and implemented a Sustainable Living Program where Eco-Reps work with their peers in residential halls and Greek houses to make their …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Green Office Programs and Certifications
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
Green Office Programs can be an effective strategy to engage the campus community by identifying and training allies that may otherwise be out of reach. Engaging sustainability champions can become …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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2018 Earth Week at Lehigh University
- Lehigh University (PA)
Lehigh University celebrated Earth Week by hosting a week of educational and engaging events. Earth Week is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty and bounty of our planet, while also …
- Posted April 23, 2018
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Sustainable Development Minor
- Lehigh University (PA)
The minor in SDEV consists of a minimum of at least 15 hours of study that includes a combination of core courses and approved electives. To declare a minor in …
- Posted Jan. 18, 2018
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Environmental Studies (BA)
- Lehigh University (PA)
The Environmental Studies BA program examines the cultural, economic, historical, communication, political and social factors that influence local, national, international and global environmental issues and policies. Investigating a wide range …
- Posted Jan. 18, 2018
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Let's Talk Trash and Recycling: How to Build a Comprehensive View of Campus Waste Management and Diversion Efforts
- Lehigh University (PA)
Developing a comprehensive waste management plan, policy, and data tracking system can be a daunting, yet rewarding task for an institution. These materials not only provide information on existing campus …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Communicating Sustainability Through Social Media
- Colgate University (NY)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
In order to reap the full benefits of engaging your campus community and the public in sustainability through social media, it is important to think about strategies to better leverage …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Earth Day Fair 2017 at Lehigh University
- Lehigh University (PA)
Lehigh University celebrated its annual Earth Day Fair on Friday, April 21 from 11am-130pm on the UC Front Lawn. There were 30-40 interactive booths, 4 electric cars on display, an …
- Posted April 25, 2017
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Waste Audit Training Materials
- Lehigh University (PA)
Here are the training materials that we use for waste audits at Lehigh.
1) Blood Borne Pathogen Video Presentation - put together by our EH&S department 2) Waste Audit Logistics …
- Posted March 1, 2017
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Real Food, Real Communities, Real Impact
- Johns Hopkins University (MD)
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Real Food Challenge (MA)
As anchor institutions, colleges and universities have a responsibility to the ecosystems, economies, and communities they touch. Through the Real Food Campus Commitment and Real Food Calculator, Johns Hopkins University …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Beyond the Campus: Developing Students into Employable Graduates
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
Recent research suggests that 87% of employers give positive weight to sustainability skills when making hiring decisions. The concept of 'green careers' continues to expand as a professional niche including …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Lehigh University Conducts Residential Hall Waste Audit on Campus Sustainability Day
- Lehigh University (PA)
On October 26, Lehigh University conducted a waste audit of the largest residential hall on campus, M&M. Twelve students participated in the waste audit. The students will use the data …
- Posted Oct. 27, 2016
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Lehigh University Campus Engagement
- Lehigh University (PA)
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
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The Real Food Challenge at Lehigh University
- Lehigh University (PA)
The Real Food Challenge (RFC) is a national student run campaign to encourage campuses to increase the ratio of food purchased from “conventional” to “real food”. At Lehigh, the Office …
- Posted June 2, 2016
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Lehigh University Earth Day 2016
- Lehigh University (PA)
Lehigh University celebrated Earth Day by hosting a couple of weeks of educational and engaging events. This year Earth Week at Lehigh was from April 12 to April 30. Faculty, …
- Posted May 4, 2016
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Developing a sustainability brand and visual identity guide for your campus
- Lehigh University (PA)
In this workshop, participants will learn to develop and apply an unique sustainability brand and visual identity for their campus. We will discuss strategies for leveraging this brand to engage …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Community Building Through Permaculture: Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Programming
- Lehigh University (PA)
The Community Leaders’ Initiative for Permaculture is a student group at Lehigh University that utilizes the principles of earth care, people care and fair share in culturally approximate ways to …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Evolution of an Eco-Reps Program to Advance Institutional Goals
- Lehigh University (PA)
The Eco-Reps program at Lehigh University began in the fall of 2010 as a pilot project by environmentally-minded students. Eco-Reps started out as an informal club but quickly became a …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Integrating Sustainability Into the Greek System
- Lehigh University (PA)
This presentation will cover the integration of sustainability into the Greek system starting in 2010 with a student initiative focused on the addition of sustainability into Greek accreditation through the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Creating a visual identity system to improve waste diversion rates
- Lehigh University (PA)
Among institutions of higher education dedicated to sustainability, there is often a struggle to significantly reduce waste generated on campus and reduce contamination rates in waste diversion streams. Lehigh University …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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What Does Library And Technology Services (LTS) Have To Do With Sustainability? How LTS Is Adapting To The Campus Sustainability Plan.
- Lehigh University (PA)
In Fall 2012, Lehigh University adopted its first comprehensive Campus Sustainability Plan. In response to the plan, the Library and Technology Services stem created the LTS Green Team. The LTS …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Advantages and Challenges of Incorporating Greek Life into an Eco-Rep Program
- Lehigh University (PA)
Lehigh University's Greek Eco-Rep Program was established in Fall 2011, after the incorporation of sustainability into Greek accreditation requirements, and alongside an expanded Residential Eco-Rep Program which began Fall 2010 …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Growing Your Eco-Rep Program: Credit, Greek houses and targeting your strategies
- Lehigh University (PA)
Lehigh University's Eco-Reps program was established by students Fall 2010 through funding from Lehigh's green fund but expanded greatly Fall 2011, with a budget provided by the Sustainability Coordinator and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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