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Interactive Networking Session with the Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability
- University of South Dakota (SD)
- Western Technical College (WI)
Are you a sustainability leader (student, staff, faculty or community partner) in the Upper Midwest? Join us for an informal and interactive networking hosted by the Upper Midwest Association for …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Inspiring Future Leaders: Developing Sustainability Literacy in First Year Classrooms
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
At the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), the latest students are more knowledgeable about sustainability and passionate about solving the climate crisis. Or so we thought. Despite growing media …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Sustainability and Student Affairs: Aligning to Improve Involvement
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
- University of Missouri (MO)
Striving to improve student engagement, advance functional collaborations, and promote inclusion? Consider aligning sustainability and student affairs. Despite less than 3% of sustainability professionals working out of divisions of student …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Please Like Me: Engage an Audience with Student-Led Social Media
- University of Arizona (AZ)
The University of Arizona's Office of Sustainability has transformed its social media strategy by adopting a student-centered and student-driven approach, yielding significant engagement and collaboration across the university. By involving …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Aggie Eco-Reps Swap Shop: Highlights and Challenges
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Texas A&M Residence Life sustainability organization, the Aggie Eco-Reps', "Sustainable Swap Shop" is a free event aimed at providing our community with clothes and resources they need while also …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2025
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Developing a Strong Sustainability Brand Identity: How & Why
- Boston University (MA)
- Lehigh University (PA)
Have you ever wondered what goes into developing a brand or want to learn how to better implement one at your sustainability office? In this interactive session, participants will be …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Campus as Lab: Successes, Challenges & Future Collective Impact Directions
- Princeton University (NJ)
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
- University of Calgary (AB)
Over the last eight years, 200+ members from primarily US and Canadian campuses have joined an international Campus as Lab Community of Practice (CaL CoP). The CaL CoP has served …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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The Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability: Development Process and Updates
- Morehouse College (GA)
- American Council on Education (DC)
- BF Environmental Consultants
This session will provide an update on the development of the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, an initiative designed to recognize higher education institutions that demonstrate a deep commitment …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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No Time, No Problem: Solutions to low engagement experiential learning
- College of Charleston (SC)
This discussion will be about how to have low-stakes engagement opportunities with many students, staff, and faculty throughout a university. The sustainability movement is so large that it is important …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Decarb Buy-In: Creating a Culture of Decarbonization
- California State University, Chancellor's Office (CA)
- University of California, Davis (CA)
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
- WRNS Studio (CA)
Decarbonization sits at the nexus of integrated planning. It requires thinking big and working together. Universities are uniquely positioned to model innovative planning approaches to decarbonization, revealing what's possible at …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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"Campus as a Living Lab" Through the Lens of Internships, Grants and Courses
- Duke University (NC)
- University of Georgia (GA)
"Living Lab" or "Campus as Lab" programs position students as sustainability and climate change leaders on campus. This interactive session invites sustainability stakeholders (students, staff, faculty, and more) to explore …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Enhancing Experiential Learning with On Campus Residential Energy Assessments
- University of Dayton (OH)
The Student Neighborhood at the University of Dayton (UD) is a unique living arrangement for students to live in a mini “neighborhood” located on campus surrounded by their peers. UD …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Developing Effective EcoReps: Organizational Structure and Management
- Princeton University (NJ)
Are you looking to expand your campus circle of influence or create a self-sufficient student team? Princeton University's Office of Sustainability will share its expanding EcoReps team model and how …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Unlocking the Puzzle: Building Performance Standards & Higher Ed
- Boston University (MA)
- Colorado State University (CO)
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (DC)
- United States Department of Energy (DC)
This Learning Lab, co-hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Boston University, Colorado State University, University of Washington, and the U.S. Department of Energy builds on a virtual workshop series …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Internal Carbon Pricing in a Decentralized Budget Environment: RCM and Environmental Incentives
- University of Vermont (VT)
In a higher education environment where universities are quickly shifting from centralized to decentralized budget models (RCM), it is vital to understand how institutional budgets can be leveraged to promote …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Advancing Climate Action: Reflections from UBC's Experience
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
This session offers a comprehensive overview of the Climate Emergency Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework developed by the Sustainability Hub at the University of British Columbia (UBC). This framework …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Reaching for the High Hanging Fruit: Climate Action After 80% Reduction
- Stanford University (CA)
In 2023 Stanford achieved a 80% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions based on a 2011 baseline and is now focusing on the remaining 20% through a comprehensive …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Scope 3: Calculating a carbon footprint with purchasing data
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
In greenhouse gas accounting, calculating indirect emissions (scope 3 sources) is notoriously challenging and daunting. In this session, we will provide detailed guidance on an accessible entry point into scope …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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The Use of Carbon Offsets for Carbon Neutrality Commitments
- Duke University (NC)
- University of California, Office of the President (CA)
Carbon offseting can be a controversial topic on campus, especially as institutions get closer to their climate commitments and neutrality dates. However, they can be an integral part of an …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities
- United Negro College Fund (GA)
Released at the 2024 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit, "The HBCU Climate Action Blueprint: Sustainable Campuses, Empowered Communities" explores the current activities and future aspirations of Historically Black Colleges and …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Insights from UBC's Climate Action Journey
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
- University of British Columbia Okanagan (BC)
UBC has made strong commitments to be a global leader on sustainability, with climate action specifically seen as a strategic priority. The university’s Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP2030) builds on …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Scope 3 Networking
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln (NE)
As integrating Scope 3 emissions into commitments becomes more standard practice, opportunities and barriers to integration need to be recognized and addressed. This session is designed to be an open …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Next Generation of Higher Ed Climate Action: A Presentation and Discussion with Second Nature
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
- Second Nature (MA)
Since 2006, Second Nature has been the organization facilitating appropriate guidance for climate action in the higher education sector. The Climate Leadership Commitments and the network of schools implementing this …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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A Zero-Carbon Campus For ALL
- Mt. San Antonio College (CA)
Collaboration between all campus units-- from governance to instruction to facilities and beyond-- is key to achieving a climate justice-centric campus. Mt. San Antonio Community College (Mt. SAC) strives to …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Deep Decarbonization: Insights, Strategies, and Collaborative Solutions
- Tufts University (MA)
- University of Oregon (OR)
- AASHE (MA)
- Edison International (DC)
This engaging session features a conversation with a panel of representatives from leading campuses who will share insights into their unique approaches to decarbonization initiatives. The panel, moderated by Aurora …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Next Generation Climate Goal Leadership and Offset Strategy
- Harvard University (MA)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
- Stanford University (CA)
- University of California, Office of the President (CA)
- University of Michigan (MI)
Join senior sustainability leaders to explore how leadership in climate goals and offset strategies have evolved over time, and take part in defining what leadership and transparency around this looks …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Why Aren’t Faculty More Engaged on the Climate Crisis? (Spoiler: It might be the tenure process)
- Smith College (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
Do you ever wish that more faculty at your institution were working on sustainability? Many leaders have called for improved support for engaged scholarship(ES) to better connect the academy with …
- Posted Feb. 20, 2025
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University Leadership that Enables Sustainability Education and Scholarship
- University of Calgary
This chapter is part of a new open access handbook from Taylor and Francis (https://www.taylorfrancis.com/reader/download/13f32394-c078-4201-8b83-0bce63352914/book/pdf?context=ubx). It explores and articulates different levers and areas of responsibility for sustainability in academic programs …
- Posted Feb. 20, 2025
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Considering the Accessibility of Compostable Straws
- Williams College (MA)
- Post-Landfill Action Network (NH)
While plastic straws have drawn attention in the past few years as having negative environmental impacts, organizations looking to make progress at the intersection of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and …
- Posted Feb. 14, 2025
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Redesigning Assessment for Equity Through Alternative Grading
- AASHE (MA)
- MacEwan University (AB)
Alternative grading offers a lot of potential for improving equity in the classroom and ensuring students achieve key competencies for sustainability. However, getting started can be intimidating. In this session, …
- Posted Feb. 13, 2025
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Observing Earth Day 2025 On your Campus
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- AASHE (MA)
- Earthday.org (DC)
Learn about the theme of Earth Day 2025: “Our Power, Our Planet,” focused on promoting renewable energy and the power of advocacy! Lee and Libby will introduce you to the …
- Posted Jan. 30, 2025
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Binghamton 2 Degrees: Building Community Resilience Through Collaborative Action
- Binghamton University (NY)
Binghamton 2 Degrees is a transformative initiative uniting Binghamton University and the greater Binghamton community to envision a resilient future under the looming threat of two degrees of warming. Through …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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TASTE Food: The Automated Scope 3 tool for Tracking Emissions from Food
- The Culinary Institute of America (NY)
- Stanford University (CA)
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
- AASHE (MA)
- World Resources Institute (DC)
Currently, estimating purchased food emissions requires time intensive methods and cost prohibitive software which are often limited to estimating emissions based on spend. Previously, institutions that analyzed purchased food emissions …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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B.Y.O. Campaign and Romeoville Repair Cafe: Reducing Waste by Promoting a Circular Economy through Single Use Waste Reduction and Product Repair
- Joliet Junior College (IL)
American throwaway culture is rapidly expanding garbage landfill around the world; majorly, it’s caused by planned or perceived obsolesces and daily disposables. Many people unknowingly throw away items that could …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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So Local It Has an Accent: Vanderbilt University Campus Dining’s Local Suppliers Program
- Vanderbilt University (TN)
Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has long been a major advocate for increasing its local supplier purchasing. Officially beginning in 2010, VU Campus Dining has held partnerships with a wide variety …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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The evolution of on-campus catering through single-use plastic reduction
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Aramark (PA)
Arizona State University (ASU), the largest public university in the United States, has reimagined its catering services to align with its ambitious sustainability goals. Anchored in service design methodology, this …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Fault Detection and Diagnostics at California State University, Northridge
- California State University, Northridge (CA)
- Siemens Industry, Inc. (IL)
This project has enhanced CSUN's understanding and management of its building mechanical systems, fostering collaboration among building controls specialists, HVAC mechanics, and sustainability staff. The Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Cat Trax Bike Share Program
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
Cat Trax bike share is a collaborative program between the town of Durham, NH and the UNH Sustainability Institute. We manage and maintain a fleet of 30 bikes that are …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Tackling Scope 3 Emissions at CSUN – A Commitment to Comprehensive GHG Reporting
- California State University, Northridge (CA)
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) has taken strides in addressing Scope 3 transportation emissions as part of its sustainability and climate action initiatives over the past seven years. This encompasses …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Case Study Title: Drexel University Organic Land Care
- Drexel University (PA)
- Re:wild Your Campus (TX)
In 2022, students at Drexel launched a bold campaign advocating for organic land care on their campus. After countless meetings with campus staff, their hard work paid off. In 2023, …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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University of Wisconsin- Madison Organic Land Management Pilot Project
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- Re:wild Your Campus (TX)
In the fall of 2022, students at UW-Madison were selected to participate in the Re:wild Your Campus Fellowship, and began advocating for an end to the use of synthetic pesticides …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Holistic Inclusive Education On Climate Change
- The American College of Greece (Aghia Paraskevi)
The American College of Greece (ACG) is committed to advancing climate action and sustainability through an inclusive, multi-faceted approach to education. Under the umbrella of Holistic Inclusive Education on Climate …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Sparking Student Engagement with Sustainability
- McGill University (QC)
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Ambassador Program is an academic year-long volunteering opportunity for students to promote the Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) and encourage the development of new sustainability projects …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Resilient Climate Leaders: Redefining Sustainability Programming to Meet the Needs of Students Today
- Tufts University (MA)
In the early 2020’s with the onset of the pandemic and accelerating impacts of the climate emergency, students in Tufts University’s sustainability programs began asking for ways to more effectively …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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The Seafood Shift: Making Tufts Dining More Sustainable
- Tufts University (MA)
Saskia Zimmerman, a Sustainable Solutions Fellow at Tufts University helped Tufts Dining find new ways to quantify their sustainable impact and further integrate sustainable food sourcing into their work. This …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Design for Vulnerables
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Monterrey (Nuevo Leon)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Chihuahua (Chihuahua)
Design for “Vulnerables – Technology Challenge” is a project idealized and created in Tecnológico de Monterrey, Chihuahua Campus, it aims to understand how design processes can facilitate the introduction …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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ACG’s Commitment to Reducing Food Waste On Campus and the Broader Community
- The American College of Greece (Aghia Paraskevi)
ACG is dedicated to reducing food waste both on campus and in the broader community through ongoing volunteer initiatives, awareness-raising events, and relevant research.
Since November 2018, The American College …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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The ACG Sustainability Leaders Student Organization
- The American College of Greece (Aghia Paraskevi)
The ACG Sustainability Leaders student organization is consistently making an impact both on and off the ACG campus through a variety of sustainability-related activities, including community contribution initiatives.
Established in …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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“Up-cycling”: Amherst College’s Tread Shed - Our Campus Spoke Easy
The Tread Shed is a bike co-op on the Amherst College campus that is designed to collect and repair abandoned bikes from around campus and return them to students, staff, …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Leading Campus Decarbonization Efforts
- Tufts University (MA)
- University of Oregon (OR)
- AASHE (MA)
- WRNS Studio (CA)
- Trio (CA)
Join this engaging session featuring a dynamic panel of experts from diverse higher education institutions—spanning private and public, large and small campuses—who are driving innovative decarbonization initiatives. Panelists will share …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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