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Kai Yuen, College of Liberal Arts '24, shares his thoughts on why climate education matters to him

Climate in the Classroom: Bell Tower Takeover

  • Temple University (PA)

Climate in the Classroom: Bell Tower Takeover was a special Earth Month event hosted by the Temple University Office of Sustainability, the Office of the Provost and select student and …

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2023 Iowa State University Earth Day Celebration

  • Iowa State University (IA)

Iowa State University celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day with the theme of, “The Opportunity is NOW! The Urgency is NOW!” This year, more than 400 students, faculty, staff …

Working in the community farming

Colaboration with Community garden in San Juan District

  • EARTH University

With the support of a resident of the San Juan District in the Union of Cartago, Costa Rica. We have come together to develop a community garden. With the contribution …

  • Posted April 24, 2023
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Stan State Eco Challenge Earth Day Score Status

Stan State Eco Challenge 2023

  • California State University, Stanislaus (CA)

During Earth Month, Stan State University's Capital Projects & Facilities Management (CPFM) part-takes annually in Eco Challenge! Here is our stat during Earth Day! As a team we practice mindful …

  • Posted April 24, 2023
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Creighton student education Softballs about diverting waste.

Waste Diversion at Creighton Softball Game

  • Creighton University (NE)

Hattie Ames and Gabby Otero are helping Creighton fans divert their waste from the landfill.

  • Posted April 21, 2023
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Students at the University of Connecticut hosted a tour of sustainability features on campus with a 10 person party peddler as part of the annual Earth Day Spring Fling.

Earth Day Spring Fling at UConn

  • University of Connecticut (CT)

Students at the University of Connecticut hosted their annual Earth Day Spring Fling on April 19, 2023.

  • Posted April 21, 2023
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Willie Hagan, CSUF interim president, flips the switch on solar power. Looking on, at right, is Willem van der Pol, director of the physical plant.

CSUF Unleashes 1.16MW of Solar Power

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

With a flip of the switch, Cal State Fullerton continues to capitalize on the power of the sun.

The university today celebrated the completion of a solar-energy network for the …

  • Posted April 19, 2023
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Adopt-a-Plant

Adopt-a-Plant sponsored by ArtCenter College of Design Community Food Garden

  • ArtCenter College of Design (CA)

The ArtCenter College of Design Community Garden remained active throughout the Pandemic through the tremendous care of two Photography Department staff. With students, staff, and faculty back on campus, we …

  • Posted April 18, 2023
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Fullerton Arboretum

Fullerton Arboretum Fights Food Insecurity While Helping the Environment

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Fullerton Arboretum, a 26-acre botanical garden located at Cal State Fullerton, is making a difference in the campus and environment…and it all starts with fruit.

The Arboretum grows an incredible …

  • Posted April 13, 2023
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Inside Education Developmental Center

Citrus College Educational Development Center

  • Citrus College (CA)

Citrus College was recognized with an excellence in Energy & Sustainability Award for the Educational Development Center modernization project:

"Best innovative project -Medium size District" Award

Fullerton Arboretum

Fullerton Arboretum Achieves Reaccreditation at Highest Level

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

In October 2017, Fullerton Arboretum received its first accreditation as a Level IV arboretum. This is the highest level awarded by ArbNet, an organization that recognizes arboreta from around the …

Titan Dreamers Resource Center

Dreamers Center Provides Resources for DACA Students

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

In October 2022, the Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was unlawful, calling into question the future of the …

Fullerton Arboretum

Fighting the Drought with Fullerton Arboretum

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

As much of California and the West continue to endure a worsening drought, it’s more critical than ever to prioritize water conservation. The Fullerton Arboretum Director, Greg Dyment, offers, “Water …

Charging stations

Campus Recognized for Energy, Water Efficiency

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Cal State Fullerton has been honored with two Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards and will be recognized in June at the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference.

One of …

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Native American Heritage Month Celebrates Empowerment Through Education

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month at Cal State Fullerton means learning about the communities, histories and traditions that have shaped today’s landscape.

Beyond empowering the Native American and Indigenous community, …

Student Recreation Center

LEED Gold: Student Recreation Center

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Going for the Gold has special meaning for Cal State Fullerton’s Student Recreation Center, which has the honor of being the first CSUF building awarded a Gold Leadership in Energy …

Energy-efficient windows with sunscreens are one of the features that won the new student housing Platinum (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

LEED Platinum: Student Housing Phase III

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Cal State Fullerton’s newest student housing complex is a step ahead of any statewide — it is the first in California awarded the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design …

CSUF's Energy and Sustainability Summit

Solving Climate Change Problems: CSUF Presents Energy and Sustainability Summit

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

More than 100 people packed the room at Cal State Fullerton’s first Energy and Sustainability Summit, held Oct. 26.

The summit, sponsored by Edison International, featured three panels of industry …

University of Botswana in Gaborone converts Trichilia seed into Biodiesel

  • Springboard Biodiesel (CA)
  • University of Botswana

The University of Botswana in Gaborone converts used cooking oils (produced at the University) as well as beef tallow, and trichilia seed. Trichilia seed is an inedible native seed that …

University of Costa Rica makes biodiesel from Jack Fruit seed oil

  • Springboard Biodiesel (CA)
  • University of Costa Rica

In celebration of Campus Sustainability Month here is the University of Costa Rica in San Jose. They are conducting research on various inedible indigenous seed oils including jack fruit seed …

Seal of Excelencia

University Earns Seal of Excelencia for Advancing Latinx Student Success

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Cal State Fullerton is one of only 10 institutions across the U.S. to earn the 2021 Seal of Excelencia. The three-year certification recognizes the university’s trendsetting leadership in engaging, enrolling …

  • Posted Sept. 14, 2022
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E2S Climate Hub: Paths toward Sustainable and Just Engagement open forum at Green Era Campus on April 8th with community partners and University of Illinois at Chicago faculty, staff and students

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 …

Students represent UMD Mutual Aid at the 2022 EarthFest (@umdmutualaid).

2022 EarthFest at the University of Maryland, College Park

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

Sustainability-minded students at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) hosted an Earth Day festival in 2022. EarthFest 2022 invited student sustainability leaders and volunteers from more than twenty groups …

Students in the College Park Scholars Program complete a waste audit at the University of Maryland, College Park.

College Park Scholars Waste Audit

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

Students in the College Park Scholars Program complete a waste audit at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Diverse Business Training & Showcase Fair, St. Louis Anchor Action Network

Diverse Business Training Showcase hosted by Supplier Diversity Department for WashU buyers (detail)

  • Washington University in St. Louis (MO)

St. Louis Anchor Action Network - The St. Louis Anchor Action Network (STLAAN) comprises organizations committed to reducing inequities through increased employment, health and wealth-building opportunities. The University of Missouri–St. …

Diverse Business Training & Showcase Fair, St. Louis Anchor Action Network

Diverse Business Training Showcase hosted by Supplier Diversity Department for WashU buyers (overhead)

  • Washington University in St. Louis (MO)

St. Louis Anchor Action Network - The St. Louis Anchor Action Network (STLAAN) comprises organizations committed to reducing inequities through increased employment, health and wealth-building opportunities. The University of Missouri–St. …

One part of the Farmington Solar Project in Farmington, ME

Farmington Solar Facility

  • Amherst College (MA)
  • Bowdoin College (ME)
  • Hampshire College (MA)
  • Smith College (MA)
  • Williams College (MA)

Farmington Solar Project - The New England College Renewable Partnership (NECRP) is a consortium of five small New England liberal arts colleges - Smith, Amherst, Bowdoin, Hampshire, and Williams - …

NTHU partners with local businesses to host charity basketball tournament to raise funds for scholarships for economically disadvantaged students.

Charity fundraising basketball game to support the underprivileged

  • National Tsing Hua University

NTHU partners with local businesses to host charity basketball tournament to raise funds for scholarships for economically disadvantaged students.

The most representative lake on campus needs remediation, and successful alumni donated funds.

Successful alumni donate to remediate representative school lakes

  • National Tsing Hua University

The most representative lake on campus needs remediation, and successful alumni donated funds.

Ariel view of students forming California State

Ariel view of students forming the state of California

  • University of California, Merced (CA)

Ariel view of students forming California State

Student Eco-Volunteers talking to facilities staff about the Climate Action Plan

Climate Action Exhibition

  • American University of Sharjah

As part of developing AUS' Climate Action Plan (CAP) an exhibition was held to engage the entire AUS community. The exhibition explained the main focal points of the CAP, which …

Conversations at the uOttawa campus

Sustainable Transportation uOttawa

  • University of Ottawa (ON)

Students walking around the University of Ottawa campus on a summer day. Cyclist in the foreground

The Field Research Facility for Buildings of the Future was built to test which construction materials are the most efficient to get the industry to zero emission standards.

Sustainable Research at Concordia University

  • Concordia University (QC)

The Field Research Facility for Buildings of the Future was built to test which construction materials are the most efficient to get the industry to zero emission standards.

Concordia's GM and MB buildings where business courses such as courses on sustainable investing are taught.

Sustainable Investments Concordia University

  • Concordia University (QC)

Concordia's GM and MB buildings where business courses such as courses on sustainable investing are taught.

Concordia University offers a free shuttle service between its campuses. The shuttle runs on B20 biodiesel. Concordia also offers many services and programs for cyclists.

Sustainable Transportation at Concordia University

  • Concordia University (QC)

Concordia University offers a free shuttle service between its campuses. The shuttle runs on B20 biodiesel. Concordia also offers many services and programs for cyclists.

Fullerton Arboretum

Fullerton Arboretum

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Mission: The mission of Fullerton Arboretum is to support the academic mission of CSUF with a world class living and historical collection and to provide learning opportunities for every stage …

Image: Mercedes Dorame, Breath, Spirit, Wind – (Hikaayey), 2017. Archival Pigment Print, 36’ x 36”

Mercedes Dorame: Ancestors Leading the Stars ‘Eyoohiinkem He’uuk Shishyoota

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

RECEPTION | Saturday, September 18, 2021 12:00 – 4:00 PM (Public reception)

Ancestors Leading the Stars - ‘Eyoohiinkem He’uuk Shishyoota is an installation by artist Mercedes Dorame and it explores …

UMass Lowell students harvest herbs from the Rist Green Roof at University Crossing

UMass Lowell Rooftop Urban Agriculture

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)

Rooftop Urban Agriculture - The Office of Sustainability at University of Massachusetts Lowell has developed an innovative urban agriculture program in partnership with Mill City Grows, a local food justice …

Portobello “Pot Roast” ingredients during live recipe testing in front of the students from the USC Village Dining Hall 100% Plant Based Station

USC recognized as a top performer in sustainable food and dining

  • University of Southern California (CA)

USC is among the Top Performers under the Food & Dining impact area in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index.

Williams College's Center for Development Economics' two buildings: Saint Anthony Hall (background) & Fellows Hall (foreground)

Center for Development Economics at Williams College

  • Williams College (MA)

The Center for Development Economics (CDE) at Williams College offers an intensive, 10 month (one academic year), master’s degree program designed for economists from low and middle-income countries who have …

Kim Abeles, " World Leaders in Smog, 2019," Los Angeles Edition 2, Ceramic and smog, 10.5 inches in diameter each

Kim Abeles: Smog Collectors, 1987–2020

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Kim Abeles: Smog Collectors, 1987-2020, at the Begovich Gallery will be the first time this seminal series is shown in its entirety. The exhibition features thirty years …

“When you have a place — and when you have people who care about you — magic can happen,” said Cal State Fullerton President Fram Virjee at the Feb. 14 grand opening of Tuffy’s Basic Needs Services Center.

Tuffy's Basic Needs Services

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Tuffy’s Basic Needs Services Center identifies and serves students who are experiencing an unforeseen hardship, emergency, crisis, or catastrophic life event.

The resources offered by this comprehensive endeavor are designed …

Alejandro Benitez demonstrates the electric leaf blower now used on the University Park Campus. USC is certified as a Green Zone by the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA).

USC becomes the first campus to be certified as a 'Green Zone' by the American Green Zone Alliance

  • University of Southern California (CA)

American Green Zone Alliance “Green Zone” Certification - In 2021, University of Southern California became the first campus to be certified as a green zone by the American Green Zone …

Water quality in the 58-acre restored wetlands is monitored

Environmental Sustainability at University of Washington Bothell

  • University of Washington, Bothell (WA)

Campus design considerations have always focused on impacts on biodiversity and the environment, and sustainable grounds practices are key to UW Bothell’s operations. The grounds team is a core pillar …

4th year neurobiology major Eiad Mohamed blends a fruit smoothie with a bike blender at SUSTAINIVAL, the campus sustainability fair, hosted by the UCI Sustainability Resource Center.

UCI Images for SCI

  • University of California, Irvine (CA)

Image options for UCI's feature in the SCI.

Oregon State University Materials Management student staff person Alyssa Mannigel operates a box truck to collect recycling

Waste Management at OSU

  • Oregon State University (OR)

Photos for the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI), Top Performer in Waste section

The College of the Atlantic Center for Human Ecology incorporates state-of-the-art passive house design and a cross-disciplinary combination of science labs, arts and GIS studios, faculty offices, and lecture halls.s

College of the Atlantic

  • College of the Atlantic (ME)

At College of the Atlantic, education goes beyond understanding the world as it is to enabling students to actively shape the future. A leader in experiential learning and environmental stewardship, …

Bioswale stormwater biofiltration system at UNC Greensboro

Stormwater Biofiltration System at UNC Greensboro

  • University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)

Located outside the Kaplan Center for Wellness at UNC Greensboro, this is one of several biofiltration systems on campus which reduce flooding and filter stormwater to remove pollutants before they …

Dr. Sherie Obare, Dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Dr. Sherie Obare, Dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

  • Appalachian State University (NC)
  • Arizona State University (AZ)
  • Marquette University (WI)
  • North Carolina A&T State University (NC)
  • North Carolina State University (NC)
  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
  • University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
  • University of Florida (FL)

The Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center was established as a convergence of diverse and leading scientists to address the influx of phosphorus in oceans and expansion of …

Planetair ÉTS Portfolio (Applied Research) - Carbon credit project

  • École de Technologie Supérieure (QC)

Details of the PlanetairÉTS product

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