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Navigating Successful Co-Production of Campus-as-Lab Initiatives
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Calgary (AB)
Universities and colleges are critical sources of knowledge and learning, but have often been siloed from and inaccessible to other communities and industries (and other forms of knowledge). Academic work …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Implementing a Proxy Carbon Price (Carbon Pricing 201)
- Cornell University (NY)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Smith College (MA)
- University of California, Davis (CA)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
This live session builds upon the on-demand session "Determining a Proxy Carbon Price (Carbon Pricing 101)" which is in an introduction to carbon pricing and will help you decide how …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Determining a Proxy Carbon Price (Carbon Pricing 101)
- Cornell University (NY)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Smith College (MA)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
This session in an introduction to carbon pricing and choosing a carbon price. For additional information on implementing a carbon price on your campus, please also attend the "Implementing a …
- Posted May 17, 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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No Sustainability Without Justice, Volume III
- California State University, Monterey Bay (CA)
- Furman University (SC)
- Gallaudet University (DC)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- OCAD University (ON)
- AASHE (MA)
- Intentional Endowments Network (MA)
- Global Endowment Management (NC)
Volume III of No Sustainability Without Justice: An Anthology on Racial Equity and Social Justice shares perspectives on how racial equity, social justice, diversity and inclusion are integral components to …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2022
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Princeton Builds Sustainability
- Princeton University (NJ)
Princeton recycles at least 95% of its materials in construction and demolition projects, while investing in water-saving and emissions-reducing technologies in and around its new buildings such as the construction …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2022
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Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP)
- Princeton University (NJ)
The graduate certificate in Science, Technology, and Environmental policy (STEP) is an interdisciplinary program designed to train graduate students in facilitating conversations between technical experts and policy makers. It provides …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Graduate Student Opportunities for Innovative Pedagogy & Institutional Leverage: How We Can Plug In
- Princeton University (NJ)
Graduate students often serve as educators-in-training with an ear to the ground of the undergraduate experience. What role can we uniquely play in expanding sustainability curricula at our institutions? How …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Campuses as living labs for sustainability problem-solving: trends, triumphs, and traps
- Princeton University (NJ)
Colleges and universities around the world are increasingly using their campuses as living laboratories for sustainability problem-solving and engagement. “Campus-as-lab” (CAL) projects emphasize experiential learning and campus sustainability through the …
- Posted May 5, 2021
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Carbon pricing approaches for climate decisions in U.S. higher education: Proxy carbon prices for deep decarbonization
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Smith College (MA)
Given the slow policy response by governments, climate leadership by other institutions has become an essential part of maintaining policy momentum, driving innovation, and fostering social dialogue. Despite growth in …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2021
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Draft Environmental Justice Framework
- Princeton University (NJ)
We in the Office of Sustainability, as a primarily white staff in a predominately white field, recognize the inherent privilege assigned to us by a broken system. While we cannot …
- Posted Oct. 8, 2020
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COVID-19 and Sustainability Resources
- Princeton University (NJ)
The Office of Sustainability has compiled this list of resources to support Princeton University students, faculty and staff as they navigate challenges related to sustainability and COVID-19 at this moment …
- Posted Sept. 11, 2020
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On-Campus Composting: How to Start, Evolve, and Overcome Challenges
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Fort Lewis College (CO)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- St. John's University, New York (NY)
- Western Michigan University (MI)
- AASHE (MA)
Is your campus considering starting an on-site composting program, but doesn’t know where to start or which system to choose? Or does your campus want to grow its program or …
- Posted July 16, 2020
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Crafting Communications Campaigns with Impact
- Colgate University (NY)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
Communications are crucial for engaging campus communities around sustainability and for encouraging transformative action. Indeed, without compelling communication, it would not be possible to tell the story of higher education's …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Strengths and Improvables: How to Create and Benefit From a Culture of Feedback
- Princeton University (NJ)
- GreenerU (MA)
As sustainability professionals, we often find ourselves doing our best to keep many plates spinning. From events to programs to guest lecturing to sustainability strategic plans and joining meetings all …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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On-Campus Composting: How to Start, Evolve, and Overcome Challenges
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Fort Lewis College (CO)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- St. John's University, New York (NY)
- Western Michigan University (MI)
Is your campus considering starting an on-site composting program, but doesn't know where to start or which system to choose? Or does your campus want to evolve its program or …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Next Generation Sustainability Planning
- Cornell University (NY)
- Duke University (NC)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Like many peer institutions, Duke, Cornell, Princeton and Penn jumped on board the higher education sustainability train as early developers of ambitious campus climate and sustainability plans more than a …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainability Communicators Networking Meeting-- part 2
- Princeton University (NJ)
Networking opportunity for anyone engaged in sustainability communications in higher education. All are welcome!
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Why so Serious? Making Space for Silliness, Humor, and Fun in Sustainability Communications
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- Colgate University (NY)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Alberta (AB)
In the age of memes, gifs, and Instagram stories, silliness, humor, and fun are filling newsfeeds and inboxes. At the same time, the challenges we work to overcome as sustainability …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Proxy Carbon Pricing for Identifying Climate-Smart Investments: Lessons From Practice
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Smith College (MA)
Given the slow policy response by governments, climate action in higher education has become an essential part of maintaining policy momentum, driving innovation, and fostering social dialog. Carbon pricing has …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Campus Composting Best Practices
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Louisville (KY)
- College & University Recycling Coalition (DC)
Campus Composting Best Practices: Strategies for student engagement & food waste and compostable serveware diversion
Program originally took place May 9, 2019
Presenters:
Jen Maxwell, Sustainability Programs Manager Appalachian State …
- Posted Aug. 22, 2019
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Institutional Emissions and Energy Planning: A Practical Guide for Administrators, Managers and DecisionMakers on the Interactions Between Carbon Accounting, Institutional Goal Setting and Energy Procurement
- Princeton University (NJ)
This report provides a practical guide about institutional emission and energy planning for administrators, managers and decision-makers. A key finding of this report is that institutions require an awareness and …
- Posted July 19, 2019
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U-Bikes and Cyclab at Princeton University
- Princeton University (NJ)
Princeton University's U-Bikes and Cyclab programs work to support sustainable development on campus. The U-Bikes programs takes abandoned bikes collected by Public Safety and repairs and reuses them in a …
- Posted May 22, 2019
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#LoveAMug: Reinvigorating a Reusable Mug Program
- Princeton University (NJ)
In 2003, Princeton University Campus Dining (CD) introduced a 25 cent reusable mug discount in retail operations. Over the years, the program became stagnant and was applied to an average …
- Posted May 17, 2019
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High Meadows Foundation Sustainability Fund
- Princeton University (NJ)
The High Meadows Foundation Sustainability Fund requests proposals for initiatives with measurable outcomes that will contribute to cultivating a sustainability ethos on campus, in service to the world. In particular, …
- Posted Feb. 7, 2019
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Applied Learning: Interventions for Sustainability Impacts
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Portland State University (OR)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Calgary (AB)
Applied learning (AL) for sustainability is an umbrella term and encompasses student engagement activities (e.g., internships, courses, research practicums) that deliver exceptional student experiences and a positive outcome for sustainability …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Sustainability Perspectives: A Video Showcase
- Princeton University (NJ)
This session will showcase a diverse collection of videos from institutions across the country, all with different production quality, intended audiences, content, theme, and impact. Start off your morning with …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Develop Your Toolkit for Sustainability Communications
- Colgate University (NY)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
Communications play an increasingly important role as we rise to the challenge to reach the global Sustainable Development Goals. However, many sustainability professionals may find their toolkit a bit empty …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Reel Sustainability: Connecting to Audiences Through Video Storytelling
- Central New Mexico Community College (NM)
- Emory University (GA)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Montana (MT)
- University of North Carolina, Asheville (NC)
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
From television commercials to YouTube, Snapchat, and even Facebook Live, it's no secret that video has become a staple of our everyday lives. Video provides an easy and efficient way …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Visual Storytelling for Sustainability: Raising Your Game in Photo and Video
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
Do you struggle to take photos that look 'professional' rather than run-of-the-mill? Is the idea of making a video, or even the occasional Boomerang clip, intimidating? In short, are quality …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Public and International Affairs with a focus on Science, Technology and Environmental Policy (PhD)
- Princeton University (NJ)
The program focuses on applications of natural and social science methodology to policy issues with a heavy scientific or technological component.
- Posted Oct. 15, 2018
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Technology and Society, Energy Track Certificate
- Princeton University (NJ)
This cross-disciplinary certificate program is offered in partnership between the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment and the Keller Center. It is targeted to students, both engineers/scientists and humanists/social-scientists, …
- Posted Oct. 15, 2018
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Sustainable Energy Certficate
- Princeton University (NJ)
The Program in Sustainable Energy is designed for Princeton undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers or graduate education in the area of sustainable energy science and technology to …
- Posted Oct. 15, 2018
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Environmental Studies Certificate
- Princeton University (NJ)
The Environmental Studies Program, offered by the Princeton Environmental Institute, emphasizes experiential learning through courses and related fieldwork, offers a robust program of summer internships, and provides support for field …
- Posted Oct. 15, 2018
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Princeton University Vertical Farming Project
- Princeton University (NJ)
The Princeton University Vertical Farming Project, led by Dr. Paul Gauthier, uses a hydroponic and artificial lighting growing system to study the viability of feeding a rapidly growing world population …
- Posted Aug. 6, 2018
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Analyzing Ecological Integrity: An Assessment of Princeton University’s Natural Areas
- Princeton University (NJ)
How can aerial images be used to interpret land use-changes? What can lake sedimentation tell us about erosion patterns? To what extent do forest patches act as stream buffers? How …
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Princeton Student Climate Initiative
- Princeton University (NJ)
On the Friday night after midterms week, seven Princeton undergraduates gathered in the Pace Center for Civic Engagement to talk climate change legislation. Decked in hoodies, sweats, and mismatched socks, …
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Assessing the Energy and Water Use of Vertical Farming at Princeton University
- Princeton University (NJ)
Research in sustainable solutions for harmful large-scale agriculture will help preserve the earth’s ecosystems and natural resources. Hydroponics is a method of farming that is shown to use considerably less …
- Posted May 18, 2018
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The Meat of the Matter: Behavioral Science Nudges for a More Sustainable Diet
- Princeton University (NJ)
Current levels of global population growth and meat consumption are putting unprecedented demand on agriculture and natural resources. From a sustainability standpoint, the environmental impacts of excess meat consumption, coupled …
- Posted May 18, 2018
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Green Your Room
- Princeton University (NJ)
This is an educational video created by James Tralie, Princeton University student, to inform students about how to be sustainable in dorm rooms. He describes ways to conserve energy including …
- Posted April 23, 2018
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Northeast Campus Sustainability Consortium (NECSC)
- Princeton University (NJ)
Connect with other sustainability representatives in the Northeast region and share ideas for ongoing monthly NECSC call topics. Anyone representing sustainability in a Northeast higher education institution is welcome!
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Building Blocks for Assessing the Impact of Energy Dashboards
- Princeton University (NJ)
Energy Dashboards can be effective tools in communicating about sustainability by providing real-time feedback on campus energy usage. The challenge many schools are faced with is how to use their …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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A Relay-Race, not a Sprint: Advancing Campus as Lab in Solidarity
- Johnson County Community College (KS)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Calgary (AB)
Campus as a Living Laboratory' is a rapidly evolving strategy for deploying innovative and utilitarian sustainability strategies. Presenters from diverse geographic locations and institution types examine the differences and similarities …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Diversity Social: Solidarity Can Be Fun!
- Indiana University South Bend (IN)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Fair Trade Colleges & Universities
Continue the recent conversation on the GreenSchools listserv about diversity challenges facing our field and what your needs are as a sustainability professional striving to speak to social justice challenges! …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Submetering: Identify, Integrate, Fix-and Cruise
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Smith College (MA)
- GreenerU (MA)
Submetering is amazing! Submetering is frustrating!' It's a roller coaster to deal with submetering technology sometimes. You finally have granular data to help you identify energy hogs on campus, but …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Breaking Through the "Green Ceiling": Sustainability as a Path to Executive Leadership
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Connecticut (CT)
- National Association of College & University Business Officers (NACUBO) (DC)
- AASHE (MA)
- Korn Ferry International (PA)
One way to measure the value of sustainability in higher education is to determine whether any of our more experienced and successful members have climbed the ladder and been promoted …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Brave Together: Learning What We Don't Know About Diversity
- Bentley University (MA)
- Chemeketa Community College (OR)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Missouri (MO)
- University of Virginia (VA)
The US current political climate is one of division and conflict. With the protests in Charlottesville and Boston the opportunity has presented itself to face injustice head on. College campuses …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Spreadsheet: Publications related to the role of access to nature in education
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University at Buffalo (NY)
- AASHE (MA)
- Dallas College (TX)
Response to a 11/6/17 GreenSchools listserv request for Academic literature concretely linking access to the natural environment and enhanced educational outcomes (e.g., an evidence-based assessment of correlations between exposure to …
- Posted Nov. 16, 2017
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Examining Interdisciplinary Sustainability Institutes at Major Research Universities: Innovations in Cross-Campus and Cross-Disciplinary Models
- Boston University (MA)
- Brown University (RI)
- Columbia University (NY)
- Cornell University (NY)
- Duke University (NC)
- Johns Hopkins University (MD)
- Northwestern University (IL)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Stanford University (CA)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of California, Los Angeles (CA)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
- University of Arizona (AZ)
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- Vanderbilt University (TN)
This is a study of the disctintive characteristics, activities, challenges and opportunities of a specific type of sustainability institute, one that spans the many disciplines of the university and, to …
- Posted June 5, 2017
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