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Interdisciplinary Studies: Sustainability (BA)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Through this program, students will develop skills to understand social and environmental implications of sustainability in the context of contemporary local, regional, and global challenges.
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Certificate in Sustainability
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Within this certificate, students will develop: 1) an understanding of the interconnectivity of human and natural systems; 2) evidence-based reasoning on the implications of sustainability problems and/or proposed solutions ...
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability Graduate Certificate
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Provides students with an opportunity to get both breadth and depth in energy and sustainability curriculum. Students will take classes in different colleges to get a broad perspective on energy ...
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Teaching Key Competencies in Sustainability Education
- Colorado Mountain College (CO)
- University of Dayton (OH)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
- Sustainability Curriculum Consortium (MD)
The Sustainability Curriculum Consortium (SCC) and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) have launched a new series of materials for faculty teaching sustainability topics. The ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation for Climate Justice on Island Earth
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
- University of Hawaii System Office (HI)
A major institutional focus of the university of Hawai ªi Office of Sustainability has over the past 3 years has been our partnership with Dr. Lipe 's office to establish ...
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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The Conscience of a Campus Framework, Integrating Local and Global Cultures
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
- MKThink (CA)
Today's university demographics are extremely diverse, and each university/college campus has its own personality and history. Every institution has unique layers of history, context and culture, that if ...
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Key competencies in sustainability in higher education—toward an agreed‑upon reference framework
- Furman University (SC)
- Bellevue College (WA)
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
- Leuphana University of Lüneburg
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Vechta
- University of Auckland
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Chatham University (PA)
- University of South Dakota (SD)
- Université Laval (QC)
- Rovira i Virgili University
- UNESCO
Hundreds of sustainability programs have emerged at universities and colleges around the world over the past 2 decades. A prime question for employers, students, educators, and program administrators is what ...
- Posted April 23, 2021
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Sustainability Officers’ Workshop: Essential Facilitation Tools & Technology to Advance Communication Skills, Leadership, and Project Management on Your Campus
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Having strong facilitation skills enables sustainability staff and leadership to engage their communities in designing and implementing successful programs. From effectively facilitated meetings to purposeful project designs, these skills are ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Pushing The Boundaries Of Student Sustainability Competitions With The Kukui Cup
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
In order to meet the sustainability challenges we face in higher education and the world, we need to understand the impact of our behavior, and what we can do to ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Lights Off. Game On. Experience with the Kukui Cup: A Next Generation Residence Hall Energy Competition
- Hawaii Pacific University (HI)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
The Kukui Cup Project explores novel ways to utilize concepts from information technology, community-based social marketing, serious games, and educational pedagogy to support positive change in sustainability-related behaviors. In 2012 ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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University Leadership in Island Climate Mitigation
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Islands are uniquely affected by climate change. Rising sea levels threaten coastal infrastructure and fresh water aquifers ocean acidification deteriorates coral reefs ecosystems and native forests are susceptible to new ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The University of Hawaii at Manoa Energy Summit: Engaging the Campus in Energy Savings and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
In 2006, the Chancellor convened an Energy Summit that engaged faculty, students, and facilities staff in the design of the Manoa Energy Plan. UHM committed to reducing energy use by ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Launching Sustainability at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
The Sustainable Saunders initiative at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is an inspiring case study of students leading the way for campus and state-wide sustainability. The interdisciplinary student team ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Hawaii Natural Energy Institute
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
The Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), a research unit of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM), conducts research of ...
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Global Environmental Science (BS)
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
The degree program in Global Environmental Science is a holistic, scientific, approach to the study of Earth and Earth's physical, chemical, biological, and human systems. In the course of ...
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Law Certificate
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Every year, approximately ten graduates earn their Environmental Law Certificate, finding employment with private law firms; county, state, and federal government agencies; the judiciary; and nonprofit groups.
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Fostering Sustained Energy Behavior Change And Increasing Energy Literacy In A Student Housing Energy Challenge
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
We designed the Kukui Cup challenge to foster energy conservation and increase energy literacy. Based on a review of the literature, the challenge combined a variety of elements into an ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Feasibility study of implementing an aerated static compost system for food waste in University of Hawaii at Manoa housing
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
There are no facilities on Oahu capable of converting the post-consumer food waste generated by the University of Hawaii into compost. This is an inquiry into the feasibility of implementing ...
- Posted June 11, 2015
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32 kW Rooftop Array: Sinclair Library
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
A 31.5 kW photovoltaic began providing clean energy power to the Gregg M. Sinclair Library in September 2011. Installed and tmaintained by Hoku Solar. the new PV panel array ...
- Posted Jan. 30, 2012
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5 kW Rooftop Array: Shidler College of Business Complex
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business has begun installing a 4.5-kilowatt solar photovoltaic panel system on one of its towers over the winter break. The ...
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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1 kW Rooftop Array: Saunders Hall
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Saunders Hall is home to the first renewable energy testbed functioning on a Manoa campus rooftop, courtesy of donations and logistical assistance from Hawai'i Energy Connnection, Enphase Energy, and ...
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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