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Global indicators of progress on climate change education: Non-state actor data collaboration for SDG 4
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- University of Melbourne (Victoria)
Despite their limitations as proxy measures, indicators can serve as leverage points in encouraging policy change. Facing the global urgency of climate change and increasingly recognizing the role of education …
- Posted May 22, 2024
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NY Coalition for Sustainability in Higher Education Meet-Up
- University at Albany (NY)
The New York Coalition for Sustainability in Higher Education (NYCSHE) seeks to provide peer support, resources and networking opportunities for those working on sustainability in campuses in NY state. This …
- 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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Interdisciplinary Studies - Sustainability Science & Policy- (BS)
- University at Albany (NY)
The Environmental Science department offers a concentration on sustainability science and policy. This involves specific course requirements, electives and internships/field work focused on policy and the science of sustainability.
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (MS)
- University at Albany (NY)
You will acquire deep knowledge in one of four concentration areas: water and wastewater, air quality, human health and the environment, and sustainable engineering. Through coursework and research, you will …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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ETEC building at UAlbany
- University at Albany (NY)
Aerial photo of the ETEC (Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Complex) LEED Platinum certified building at the University at Albany. The building houses our Departments of Atmospheric and Environmental Science, Department …
- Posted Aug. 30, 2023
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The college campus as a living laboratory for meaningful food system transformation
- University at Albany (NY)
- Johnson & Wales University, Providence (RI)
As has become abundantly clear to the social scientists, agriculturalists, policymakers, and food justice advocates who have taken up the fight, progress toward more resilient, fair, and effective food systems …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Warming Hearts and Homes: Implementing Community Winterization Programs
- Furman University (SC)
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Maine (ME)
- Williams College (MA)
Curious about starting a community winterization program at your school? Wondering how to coordinate all the logistics? Want to learn what the benefits could be for your school? Join Dr. …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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UAlbany Earth Day clean up
- University at Albany (NY)
On Earth Day, several organizations sponsored clean up and garden restorations throughout the day on campus and in the community.
- Posted April 27, 2022
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How Fair Trade Campuses are Collaborating to Amplify Their Impact
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of California, Riverside (CA)
- Fair Trade Colleges & Universities
Fair Trade Campaigns is a powerful grassroots movement mobilizing thousands of conscious consumers and Fair Trade advocates on campuses and in communities across the U.S. Our Fair Trade Colleges & …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (PhD)
- University at Albany (NY)
In the EEB PhD Program, students pursue a wide range of research activities, which span research about fundamental questions in evolutionary biology to research into the most challenging environmental questions …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy (MS)
- University at Albany (NY)
A minimum of 30 graduate credits is required for the master's degree, at least 18 of which must be in biology. Students entering the program with a degree in biology …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Sustainability Minor
- University at Albany (NY)
Most modern problems are complex. Sustainable solutions to such problems require multidisciplinary approaches. The minor in sustainability creates a curriculum that will help students understand what sustainability is and how …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geographic Information Science (MS)
- University at Albany (NY)
The Master of Science in Geographic Information Science prepares students for careers in a wide range of social and environmental application areas that make use of the technologies and methodologies …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Geography (MA)
- University at Albany (NY)
The unifying idea of modern geography is the study of spatial patterns in the cultural and physical features of the earth's surface. Faculty strengths in the department include: urban, social, …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Geography Minor
- University at Albany (NY)
Undergraduate students can major or minor in geography and the department also offers a major and minor in urban studies and planning. Geographers study the characteristics of space, location and …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Geography (BA)
- University at Albany (NY)
Undergraduate students can major or minor in geography and the department also offers a major and minor in urban studies and planning. Geographers study the characteristics of space, location and …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Urban Studies and Planning
- University at Albany (NY)
The Urban Studies and Planning Major is designed for students interested in a liberal arts education focusing on urban and suburban environments, and on urban, community and neighborhood development. The …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Combined Joint Master of Regional Planning and Doctor of Law (MRP/JD)
- Albany Law School (NY)
- University at Albany (NY)
Given the significance of legal issues in planning, and the importance of land-use, housing, transportation, environmental and other planning issues in law, in 2001 the State University at Albany and …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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GIS Undergraduate Certificate
- University at Albany (NY)
This certificate program provides undergraduates with professional and technical training in geographic information systems (GIS) and associated techniques of spatial analysis. Geographic information systems are computer-based systems for storage, analysis, …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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GIS Graduate Certificate
- University at Albany (NY)
The purpose of the graduate certificate program is to provide graduate students in various disciplines, and continuing students working in government and private agencies, with professional and technical training in …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Geography (combined BA/MA)
- University at Albany (NY)
The combined B.A./M.A. program in geography provides an opportunity for students of recognized academic ability and educational maturity to fulfill integrated requirements of undergraduate and master’s degree programs from the …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) BS
- University at Albany (NY)
Atmospheric science is the study of the Earth’s atmosphere and its relationship to other processes and systems, encompassing the fields of meteorology and climatology. These areas of scientific inquiry produce …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Environmental Science Concentration, Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
- University at Albany (NY)
The B.S. in Environmental Science, technically known as a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a faculty-initiated concentration in Environmental Science, offers majors considerable flexibility to choose among four specializations depending …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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The challenge of coordinated civic climate change education
- Bard College (NY)
- Dickinson College (PA)
- James Madison University (VA)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
- St. Mary's College of Maryland (MD)
- Stanford University (CA)
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Richmond (VA)
Many sustainability educators want to more effectively engage their students with climate policy. They also seek to support students’ civic and change agent skills and dispositions to take on critical …
- Posted Dec. 11, 2018
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Leveraging the SDGs to Build a System-Wide Higher Education Sustainability Strategy
- University at Albany (NY)
- University at Buffalo (NY)
- State University of New York at Geneseo (NY)
Sixty-Four schools, nearly half a million enrolled students, 33,000 faculty and 96,000 degrees granted annually--the higher education scope and impact of the State University of New York system is vast …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Introducing the Campus Community to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- University at Albany (NY)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Presentation covers opportunities to introduce the campus community to the UN SDGs through special events, professional development, integration into strategic plan, funding and outreach materials. Covers alignment with academics and …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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AASHE Award Winner Webinar Series: The Form and Function of the Sustainability Agenda in Higher Education Institutions - Hawaii Approach to Sustainable Living On and Off-campus
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Hawaii Kauai Community College (HI)
- AASHE (MA)
Colleges adapt to new circumstances based on differing motivations: some are seeking new growth strategies while others are trying to avoid decline. Sustainability initiatives provide an opportunity to analyze how …
- Posted March 12, 2018
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New York Coalition for Sustainability in Higher Education networking meeting
- University at Albany (NY)
Networking meet up and business meeting for those that are working to advance sustainability in New York State institutes of higher education.
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Forming campus collaborations to support student advocacy skills
- University at Albany (NY)
The recent Presidential election has inspired a new activism in our students. They want to be heard by not only campus administration, but by local, state and federal representatives, but …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Teaming Up To Fight Blight and Promote Sustainability: An Academic-Governmental Collaboration for Sustainable Development
- Albany Law School (NY)
- University at Albany (NY)
This article describes a town-gown collaboration in the capital region of New York State between two academic institutions, Albany Law School and the University at Albany, and two city governments, …
- Posted Oct. 20, 2017
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Art as the Catalyst for Critical Sustainability Conversations
- University at Albany (NY)
The University at Albany is proud to submit an application that illustrates our use of art as the catalyst for critical sustainability conversations. This was accomplished via two main projects …
- Posted May 22, 2017
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UAlbany's Annual Family Earth Day
- University at Albany (NY)
The University’s 5th Annual UAlbany Family Earth Day, organized by the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences (DAES), Atmospheric Science Research Center, Office of Sustainability and UAlbany Students for Sustainability, …
- Posted May 1, 2017
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Renewable Energy 100: The Course to a Carbon-Free Campus
- Allegheny College (PA)
- Ball State University (IN)
- Butte College (CA)
- Georgetown University (DC)
- University at Albany (NY)
- University of Delaware (DE)
- University of Louisville (KY)
America’s institutions of higher education can play a crucial role in the fight to prevent the worst impacts of global warming. Colleges and universities across the country should aggressively deploy …
- Posted March 14, 2017
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University at Albany Harvest Festival
- University at Albany (NY)
This photo depicts students from the Office of Sustainability tabling at the Office of Residential Life's annual Harvest Festival, which celebrates local food and healthy eating.
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
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University at Albany Trashion Fashion show
- University at Albany (NY)
This is a picture of our Trashion Fashion award winners. Trashion Fashion is the annual centerpiece event of Recyclemania. The Office of Sustainability partners with the Office of Residential Life …
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
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Collective Impact: Results from a Multi-Campus Farm to College Pilot Program
- University at Albany (NY)
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
- State University of New York at Oswego (NY)
This initiative involved four state colleges working with a statewide partnership of agricultural, public health and economic development interests who are working with food service providers on these campuses. The …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The UAlbany Heritage Garden: An Educational Tool for the Whole Campus
- University at Albany (NY)
In fall 2013, a task force of students, staff and faculty began developing a plan to institute a campus heritage garden. With the understanding that many student garden projects fall …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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New York Coalition for Sustainability in Higher Education (NYCSHE)
- University at Albany (NY)
Networking meet up for those involved with sustainability in New York State higher education institutions.
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Scaling Up Local Food Sourcing: a Multi-Campus Farm to College Pilot
- University at Albany (NY)
- State University of New York at Oneonta (NY)
- State University of New York at Oswego (NY)
Starting with the commitments from 12 State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to purchase tomato sauce ahead of the growing season, “SUNY Commits to Agriculture” launched a pilot to …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Beyond Eco-Reps: Deepening Engagement through an Effective Residential Life Partnership
- University at Albany (NY)
UAlbany’s Office of Environmental Sustainability has partnered with Residential Life to provide a communication and training channel to students as well as robust peer-to-peer education program in resident housing. Several …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Navigating the implementation of a bus tracking system
- University at Albany (NY)
Getting people out of their vehicles and using alternative forms of transportation is a huge challenge for colleges and universities. One hindrance of using bus mass transit involves the reliability …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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GS3: Developing Sustainable Business Leaders
- University at Albany (NY)
The proposed workshop will provide an in-depth review of the unique Going Green Globally program, or G3, designed for the first year MBA students at the University at Albany. The …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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UAlbany Goes Local: A Holistic Approach to Food Purchases
- University at Albany (NY)
Like many institutions, the University at Albany has been looking to increase their local food purchases over the last several years. While we share this sentiment with many of our …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Destination Green: Its Within Reach
- University at Albany (NY)
Transportation choices will continue to play an important role in the development of a carbon neutral society. Like many other institutions, single occupancy vehicles account for the third largest piece …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Energy Competitions: Challenges and Opportunities
- Green Mountain College (VT)
- Northwestern University (IL)
- Old Dominion University (VA)
- University at Albany (NY)
- Williams College (MA)
- Atrius (CA)
How can institutions of higher education leverage resource reduction competitions to engage, educate, and motivate student behavior change?
Campus resource reduction competitions are a powerful platform to engage students in …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Energy Markets 101: Everything a Sustainability Officer Needs to Know
- Harvard University (MA)
- University at Albany (NY)
- EYP (NY)
- Campus Climate Solutions (FL)
Energy market costs and volatility pose both a threat and an opportunity for advancing sustainability initiatives in the higher education market. Reducing energy consumption has the greatest immediate and long-term …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The University at Albany's Purple Path: A Vision for Sustainable, Non-Motorized Travel
- University at Albany (NY)
The University at Albany has begun construction on an ambitious and student driven project called the Purple Path. Named after our school's colors, the path is a five kilometer loop …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Master in Urban & Regional Planning
- University at Albany (NY)
The University at Albany's 48-credit two-year Master of Regional Planning (MRP) Program in Urban and Regional Planning was established in 1982. It began as a small program with a few …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Growth or Decline? The Form and Function of the Sustainability Agenda in Higher Education
- University at Albany (NY)
Literature on organizational strategy in higher education suggests that colleges adapt to new circumstances based on differing motivations: some colleges are seeking new growth strategies while others are trying to …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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