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Lightning Talks: Racial Equity & Social Justice
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of St. Thomas (MN)
This session consists of 3 15-minute Lightning Talk sessions related to campus operations. The Lightning Talks are: Accelerating University-Community Partnerships for Climate Justice - This session introduces best practices to …
- Posted May 17, 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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University and Community Open Forum
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
This picture is of an event, E2S Climate Hub: Paths toward Sustainable and Just Engagement open forum at Green Era Campus on April 8th with community partners and University of …
- Posted Aug. 26, 2022
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UIC (Top Performer in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Water
- Posted July 27, 2022
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UIC (Top Performer in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Consortium for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
- Posted July 27, 2022
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BS Public Health
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The BS in Public Health prepares public health researchers and practitioners for careers in environmental health, addressing the impacts of contaminated water and pollution on environmental health; occupational health, strengthening …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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MA City Design
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The Master of City Design (MCD) is an intensive graduate degree focusing on the physical design aspects of spatial relationships and interactions between people and places. Students learn how to …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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JD Concentration in Sustainability
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Our JD Concentration in Sustainability offers degree candidates competitive specialization in the emerging, interdisciplinary area of sustainability and its increasing importance in real estate, environmental, and regulatory legal work.
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Music as a Tool for Environmentalism and Change
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Music is present in social movements - but is it an effective catalyst for change in environmental and sustainability-related spaces? Scientific evidence supports the reality that music affects people physically …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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From Vision to Action: Lessons in Implementing Sustainability Plans
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The role of a sustainability professional spans the spectrum from educator, planner, fund raiser, project manager, program designer, plan implementer, to progress reporter. Methods for partnering for and achieving success …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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The Power of Multistakeholder Collaborations in Centering Equity and Working for a Just Transition
- Coastal Carolina University (SC)
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- Georgia State University (GA)
- Middlebury College (VT)
- University of Texas at Arlington (TX)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Universities and community, government, and business stakeholders are uniting - through a variety of different networks and collaborations to achieve Agenda 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Sustainability Action Funds - Starting, Maintaining, Evolving student-led support for sustainability
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Southwestern University (TX)
- University of California, Los Angeles (CA)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
Green Funds have been historically used by many universities to advance student sustainability initiatives and empower student leadership. This workshop will explore Green Funds at four (4) different universities, expand …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Guide to Estimating Multi-Modal Commuting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
A greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory is emerging as the preferred tool used to address a climate action plan. It enables an institution to measure progress toward desired goals, including reducing …
- Posted May 5, 2021
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Getting There from Here: Improving Data Collection and Reporting Related to Commuting Impacts
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
- Second Nature (MA)
For more than a decade, tracking greenhouse gas emissions and other impacts of commuting has been one of the more crazy-making aspects of sustainability reporting and planning. In 2019, University …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Social Justice Connections: Mapping Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Campus and in the Community
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- Portland Community College (OR)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WI)
Examining connections between sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is essential for advancing environmental sustainability and social justice together. The AASHE Advisory Council's Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Committee invites …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainability 2.0: How the REFOCUS Method is Enabling AASHE Members to Lead Deeper Change
- College of William & Mary (VA)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- REFOCUS (ON)
Many institutions are entering a 'Sustainability 2.0' phase, where offices have been established for up to ten years and topics such as recycling, composting, Eco-Reps, active transportation, etc. have seen …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Leading Deeper Change: The 1st Cohort of AASHE Members Share Their Experience Completing the REFOCUS Applied Learning Program
- College of William & Mary (VA)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of Vermont (VT)
- AASHE (MA)
Last August, AASHE hosted a workshop on REFOCUS: a leadership development program designed to enable practitioners to generate deep organizational change and establish sustainability as a strategic priority. The eye-opening …
- Posted May 30, 2019
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Environmental and Occupational Health Science (MS)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The Master of Science (MS) degree in Environmental and Occupational Health Science a research degree that prepares students for research and program management in companies, laboratories, and policy-making organizations. It …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (MPH)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences trains students in the areas of exposure and risk assessment, environmental and occupational toxicity and injury, risk …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Environmental Planning Concentration in Urban Planning & Policy (MUPP)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The Urban Planning and Policy (UPP) department is one of the largest graduate planning programs in the nation and the only accredited planning program in the Chicago area. This sustainability-focused …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Environmental Engineering Minor
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Growth in the world’s population continues to put increasing pressure on resources that must be met in a sustainable way. Environmental Engineering is the field of engineering that employs biological, …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Sustainable Cities Minor
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The Sustainable Cities minor provides students in many disciplines the opportunity to gain further understanding of the field of urban sustainability while introducing them to concepts and techniques relevant to …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Urban Studies (BA)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The US program prepares students with understanding and skills to effectively engage in the transformation of cities, thus enabling them to enter urban professions and graduate education programs.
The US …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Sustainability Quest
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Students Hula hooped 64 rotations for the 64 geothermal wells on University of Illinois at Chicago's campus! This was one of four stops on the Sustainability Quest to spread awareness …
- Posted April 29, 2019
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Sustainability Fee
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The Sustainability Fee is a student-led initiative to improve the quality of campus operations, reduce UIC’s environmental impact, and generate awareness about environmental and sustainable issues by creating opportunities for …
- Posted Feb. 7, 2019
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Sustainability Competition and Interactive Map
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
This project was developed to accomplish grant deliverables focusing on campus education surrounding sustainability initiatives and upgrades to Illinois electrical infrastructure. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Office of …
- Posted Dec. 11, 2018
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What About Accessibility? The Intersection of Sustainability and Accessibility on College Campuses
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
In 2013, the United Nations defined accessibility as '... an inherent right that benefits all. It is not derived from special legislation; nor is it a concern solely to persons …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Integrating Participatory Action Research Into Internships and Outreach - Univ of Illinois at Chicago
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is Chicago's only public research university with 30,000 students, 15 colleges, a hospital and a health sciences system. This session introduces Participatory Action …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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The Role of Campuses in Driving Climate Resilience Planning
- Dickinson College (PA)
- University of California, Los Angeles (CA)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- Second Nature (MA)
As impacts from climate change intensify, a growing number of initiatives are emerging to increase resilience locally and globally. Campuses across the US are stepping up to prepare for climate …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Water Audit: Campus Housing Residence Halls Restrooms
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
This project was set to evaluate the student residence restrooms of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) East and West campuses and to provide viable solutions to any problems. …
- Posted Aug. 29, 2018
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Carbon Neutral Campus: Solar Research
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
This project was set out to analyze two UIC buildings, the Student Services Building and the Pharmacognosy Field Station, in order to determine their potential for solar energy along with …
- Posted Aug. 10, 2018
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Food Recovery At UIC
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
At the University of Illinois at Chicago's (UIC) dining facilities, there is much food that is prepared but not eaten. It goes to the landfill, but it could be instead …
- Posted Aug. 10, 2018
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UIC Campus Bike Rack Inventory
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
In the summer of 2018, this project was undertaken to inventory all bike racks at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Knowing for certain the capacities and locations of the …
- Posted Aug. 10, 2018
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Quantitative analysis of factors affecting greenhouse gas emissions at institutions of higher education
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Increasingly, institutions are reporting greenhouse gas emissions as a means to measure sustainability. One way higher education is taking a leadership role is through the American College and University Presidents …
- Posted June 29, 2018
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Making Climate Commitments into Climate Action
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The Climate Action Implementation Plan (CAIP) is the sustainability action plan for the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The UIC Climate Commitments, announced in April 2016, form the basis …
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Earth Day Fair at UI Health
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Join the UI Health Green Team and outside organizations focused on sustainability at our upcoming Earth Day Fair on Friday, April 20! The event is open to both staff and …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Gardening for a Changing Climate
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Thousands of students enjoyed the spring weather as they celebrated Earth Day and the UIC Climate Commitments at the Earth Day fair. This outdoor pop-up event, planned by UIC students …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
UIC is a Tree Campus USA and on crisp, cool and sunny morning, we celebrated Arbor Day with many UIC students, staff, faculty, and other tree enthusiasts. We planted two …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Rookies, Newbies, Imposters, & Not-Yet-Experts: Navigating Newness, Isolation, and/or Competence for Sustainability Professionals in Higher Education
- East Carolina University (NC)
- Emory University (GA)
- Harvey Mudd College (CA)
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
- Marquette University (WI)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
Panelists and audience members will share perspectives, experiences, and advice as they discuss challenges and support strategies at the intersections of newness, isolation, and competence for sustainability professionals in higher …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Corporate social responsibility as a source of employee satisfaction
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Corporate social responsibility has received an increasing amount of attention from practitioners and scholars alike in recent years. However, very little is known about whether or how corporate social responsibility …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2017
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Zero Waste Guide and the Good Food Festival Case Study
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Throughout the semester, Joe Iosbaker, UIC's Recycling Coordinator and Office of Sustainability (OS) staff member, and Ula Renetskis, Office of Sustainability Intern and author, have been working with Bright Beat …
- Posted May 15, 2017
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UIC Growing Green
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Did you know that the University of Illinois at Chicago has been a designated as a Tree Campus USA since 2011? UIC is dedicated to the health and preservation of …
- Posted April 27, 2017
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Feeding the Flames: A Report on Student Hunger at UIC
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
This report represents the results of a yearlong study of student food insecurity at UIC conducted by students and faculty in the School of Public Health, Division of Environmental and …
- Posted April 21, 2017
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Restroom Water Reduction Potential at an Urban University
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
A water audit was conducted at a variety of University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) campus buildings to help evaluate the potential to conserve water and save the university money. …
- Posted April 20, 2017
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UIC Aims for More Sustainable Campus
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The University of Illinois at Chicago is launching an ambitious effort to drastically cut energy use, water consumption and waste on its Near West Side campus in hopes of helping …
- Posted Jan. 3, 2017
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Creating Cultures of Sustainability and Diversity, On and Off Campus: Stories from Three Institutions
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- Oberlin College (OH)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
This session will present stories from three institutions--Georgia Tech, Oberlin College, and University of Illinois at Chicago--that are creating sustainability cultures by building on campus and community assets. Drawn from …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Water Audit Process at the University of Illinois at Chicago
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Water is increasingly on the minds of campus facilities and sustainability administrators, specifically how to use less in campus buildings. As an initial step toward developing conservation strategies and priorities, …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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How Signage Increases Recycling Rates
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
It is well known that recycling can be confusing, especially when deciding which materials are accepted into a recycling program at point of disposal (aka the bin). This can lead …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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An urban university’s ecological footprint and the effect of climate change
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Ecological footprint analysis (EFA) has been used since the early 1990s as a measure of sustainability for geographical regions, products, and activities. EFA is used as a measure of land …
- Posted Oct. 28, 2016
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The Big Ten Prospectus: Aligning Sustainability with Collective Mission Level Priorities
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
- Michigan State University (MI)
- Northwestern University (IL)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Central Office (NJ)
- The Ohio State University (OH)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- University of Iowa (IA)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln (NE)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- Purdue University (IN)
With higher education facing ongoing budget cuts, top to bottom reviews of programs and policies, and critical questions regarding the value of a college education, we—as sustainability professionals—must be able …
- Posted June 11, 2016
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