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Stanford students study outside at the Stanford campus

Studying while Social Distancing

  • Stanford University (CA)

Stanford students study outside at the Stanford campus

Stanford commencement 2021

  • Stanford University (CA)

Students at graduation ceremony

O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm

Class at the O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm

  • Stanford University (CA)

Class at the O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm

A Mohawk College student assists in planting a native seed orchard on campus to support biodiversity. A 50 square foot garden was built and populated with roughly 90 plants that are native to the Carolinian region in Ontario for the purpose of harvesting and sharing the seeds with the community.

Mohawk College Native Seed Orchard

  • Mohawk College (ON)

This summer WWF-Canada, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, provided grant funding for Mohawk College to implement a Seed Orchard project to increase biodiversity on campus! By sharing the seeds …

A group of Indigenous students at Mohawk College learned how to build a traditional birch bark canoe from a master canoe-maker in a two-week project. The canoe will used in public education to promote history and Indigenous peoples alongside the importance of clean water resources.

Mohawk College Birch Bark Canoe

  • Mohawk College (ON)

Master canoe-maker Chuck Commanda from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, a First Nations community in Quebec, has been teaching a group of Indigenous students at Mohawk College how to build a birch …

The student-led Purple Carrot Farm at Bennington College

Sustainable Food & Dining at Bennington College

  • Bennington College (VT)

Interior and exterior views of Bennington College's Commons Dining Hall, which serves locally sourced and sustainably produced food. Also featured is the on-campus Purple Carrot Farm, which is student-led with …

Campus Cornucopia Food Forest

Cascadia Cornucopia Food Forest

  • Cascadia College (WA)

The main sign and welcome space for the campus food forest. The Cascadia Cornucopia Food Forest is an open foraging and growing spot for the campus community to learn about …

Cascadia College/UW Bothell Campus Farm

View of Cascadia/UW Bothell Campus Farm

  • Cascadia College (WA)
  • University of Washington, Bothell (WA)

A few of our small campus farm. The farm is open to foraging for the campus community, and features growing beds for students, classes, or staff/faculty to check out and …

Aerial view of the Notre Dame St. Joseph Solar Farm

Notre Dame, Indiana Michigan Power 'flip the switch' on new solar facility

  • University of Notre Dame (IN)

Notre Dame Solar investment - In 2021, University of Notre Dame and Indiana Michigan Power held a ribbon cutting for St. Joseph Solar Farm, a 210-acre solar facility located about …

Cascadia Student foraging in campus Food Forest

Cascadia Student Foraging in Cornucopia Food Forest

  • Cascadia College (WA)

Cascadia student foraging in the campus Cornucopia Food Forest. The Food forest is open to the public for foraging and is used by classes and offices for education and engagement!

Cascadia students working on berm restoration for our stormwater project in the campus wetland!

Cascadia College stormwater berm work

  • Cascadia College (WA)

Students working on a stormwater berm to catch and slow water entering our campus 58-acre restored wetland! The project is funded by King County Water Treatment Division. Students learn about …

Solar tracker at the Furman Farm with the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities in the background.

Solar tracker at Furman Farm

  • Furman University (SC)

A solar panel on a tall pole is the centerpiece of the Furman Farm. It automatically adjusts to follow the most efficient angle of the sun's rays.

Eco Reps are student volunteers who engage in peer-to-peer sustainability education through monthly programming around campus and in residence halls. In February, Eco Reps hosted “Grow With Eco Reps” – a chance for Furman students to plant their own herbs while Reps shared information about the relationship between food and sustainability.

Grow with Eco Reps

  • Furman University (SC)

Eco Reps are student volunteers who engage in peer-to-peer sustainability education through monthly programming around campus and in residence halls. In February, Eco Reps hosted “Grow With Eco Reps” – …

Sustainable Catering@Penn

  • University of Pennsylvania (PA)

Sustainable Catering@Penn - A newly designed webpage at University of Pennsylvania provides search functionality for information about Penn’s Preferred Contract Caterers. Through Catering@Penn, users can now search for caterers based …

Furman students help commorate our Tree Campus USA designation by planting a tree

Arbor Day and Tree Campus USA Tree Planting at Furman

  • Furman University (SC)

Arbor Day / Tree Campus USA Tree Planting at Furman

Members of Furman's Bee Club gather to inspect a hive

Furman Bee Club

  • Furman University (SC)

Bee club hive inspections

Field Training in Siskiyou Moutains in Southern Oregon

OSU's Master Melittologists Program

  • Oregon State University (OR)

First Master Melittologist Program in the US - Oregon State University is the first institution in the United States to form a Master Melittologist program of trained community scientists dedicated …

students learning in the field

Saint Joseph's College of Maine 2022 SCI

  • Saint Joseph's College - ME (ME)

Leadership for Sustainable Communities - In 2021, Saint Joseph's College - ME committed to institution-wide transformation and asked faculty to consider all courses through the lens of "sustainable communities” and …

The David A. Tepper Quadrangle earned LEED Gold certification in 2019

The David A. Tepper Quadrangle at Carnegie Mellon University

  • Carnegie Mellon University (PA)

Carnegie Mellon University's David A. Tepper Quadrangle, home of the university's Coulter Welcome Center and the Tepper School of Business, earned LEED Gold certification in 2019.

CMU will be recognized …

Students read up on global implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at an exhibit in Carnegie Mellon's Cohon University Center

Carnegie Mellon University students learn about the Sustainable Development Goals at an exhibit in the Cohon University Center

  • Carnegie Mellon University (PA)

Three students read up on global implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at an exhibit organized by Carnegie Mellon University's Sustainability Initiative team in February 2020

Butler faculty and academic staff attend the SJDV Fellowship to learn how to incorporate ideas into curriculum.

Butler University Social Justice and Vocational Fellowship

  • Butler University (IN)

Social Justice and Diversity Vocational Fellowship - The Social Justice and Diversity (SJD) Vocation Fellowship at Butler University is a collaboration between the Center for Faith and Vocation, the Social …

UIC (Top Performer in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index)

  • University of Illinois Chicago (IL)

Water

UIC (Top Performer in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index)

  • University of Illinois Chicago (IL)

Consortium for Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Luther College Professor Molly McNicoll leads students in a hands-on learning class setting.

Hands on Learning

  • Luther College (IA)

Luther College Professor Molly McNicoll leads students in a hands-on learning class setting.

Luther College Gateway Prairie

Luther College Gateway Prairie

  • Luther College (IA)

Gateway Prairie, a 39.3-acre prairie and oak savanna, a part of 90 acres of restored prairies at Luther College. Students are drawn to prairies for restoration activities, research and enjoyment.

Sediment sampling for lead

Human activity generates about 25% of lead in Galveston Bay

  • Texas A&M University (TX)

Approximately 25 percent of the lead in Galveston Bay is from human sources, a new study says.

This study used state-of-the-art geochemical modeling for environmental analysis. Scientists from the University …

Extract CO2 and put it to better use

How to reach net-zero emissions? Extract CO2 and put it to better use

  • Texas A&M University (TX)

Excess carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere can be isolated and transformed into value-added chemicals for fuels, a team of researchers in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering say in …

Trimming energy use in buildings

Trimming Energy use in Buildings

  • Texas A&M University (TX)

Because climate change is fueled in part by buildings’ energy use, Manish Dixit, Texas A&M assistant professor of construction science, is studying how to reduce structures’ energy needs with a …

Carleton University - Top Performer 2022 SCI submission

  • Carleton University (ON)

Images showing water use, campus views and student wellbeing.

As reflected in our #SCI2022 highlight, faculty and staff discussed opportunities for JCCC to lead regional climate policy development during the AQIP process. During the first Climate Action Kansas City conference, Paul Hawken provided the keynote on a day when elected officials from Kansas and Missouri affirmed their commitment to the Regional Climate Action Plan.

JCCC Hosts Regional Climate Action Kansas City Summit

  • Johnson County Community College (KS)

As a pathway toward institutional accreditation through the US Higher Learning Commission, Johnson County Community College developed and completed an Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP) focused on institution-wide sustainability in …

As reflected in our #SCI2022 highlight, faculty and staff discussed new, interdisciplinary learning opportunities during the AQIP process. In one early project, students and volunteers developed an off-grid tiny house.

JCCC Students Work to Complete Tiny House Project

  • Johnson County Community College (KS)

As a pathway toward institutional accreditation through the US Higher Learning Commission, Johnson County Community College developed and completed an Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP) focused on institution-wide sustainability in …

Campus Garden Sign

Campus Garden to Bring New Opportunities for Self-Sustainability

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Cal State Fullerton recently broke ground on a new campus garden that will serve as a tool for hands-on student learning. The ceremony was part of Cal State Fullerton’s 12th …

Principia College's competitive solar car team, with Earth Day enthusiasts.

Principia College celebrates Earth Day 2022

  • Principia College (IL)

The Principia College solar car is a fan favorite at our Earth Day Festival every year. Innovative, student-led engineering is a hallmark of this long-standing experiential learning program.

Principia College students paint reusable canvas totes at Earth Day!

Principia College celebrates Earth Day 2022

  • Principia College (IL)

Students show their planet love by personalizing canvas reusable shopping bags, purchased from Earth Hero. Our College Store has banned single-use plastic bags, so these totes are particularly handy!

Group of people standing with newly planted tree.

Trees on campus are rooted in history

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Seven serve as a memorial to lives needlessly taken. One received the blessing of the Dalai Lama. Others pay homage to local history. But symbolism and aesthetics aside, each of …

The Nova Southeastern University community comes together to celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony and environmental stewardship and education fair. Participants gather around the newly planted tree with a "Fins Up" from the NSU Sharks.

Arbor Day at Nova Southeastern University

  • Nova Southeastern University (FL)

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, students, staff, faculty, and the University's President came together to celebrate the environment with a tree planting ceremony and educational table fair. …

BC Dining Waste Sorting Game on the Quad for Green Week

Boston College Green Week: BC Dining Hosts Events to Promote Sustainability Initiatives

  • Boston College (MA)

Each year, to celebrate Earth Day, Boston College clubs and organizations collaborate to host Green Week. With different events, pop-ups, and educational resources, students are able to see all of …

Students Engaging With Viking Food Co.

CSU Celebrates EarthDay at EarthFest 2022

  • Cleveland State University (OH)

Cleveland State University's Office of Sustainability and Student Environmental Movement collaborate to celebrate EarthDay!

Over 35 exhibitors, 20 volunteers, 16 amazing prize donations, clothing swap all contributed to making EarthFest …

sustainNU Holds Soundwalk

  • Northwestern University (IL)

Teaching artists from the Midwest Society for Acoustical Ecology led participants in an exploration of Northwestern University's Evanston campus soundscape. Attendees focused on specific sounds of their environment that they …

sustainNU Hosts Reuse & Repair Fair

  • Northwestern University (IL)

Northwestern's Office of Sustainability hosted a Repair and Reuse Fair featuring a variety of on-campus and local vendors, including a local bike shop, clothing mending organization, tool library, zero-waste small …

As part of JMU's Greening Your Event Program, organizers for the annual School of Integrated Sciences Senior Symposium selected a catering menu that supports their commitment to climate action.

Earth Conscious Menu at JMU Senior Symposium Event

  • James Madison University (VA)

On Earth Day, students in JMU's School of Integrated Sciences presented their work at the annual Senior Symposium. This year, the SIS Senior Symposium was recognized by JMU's Institute for …

JMU Geography Students Celebrate 10 Years of Gardening at Local Elementary School

JMU Geography Students Celebrate 10 Years of Gardening at Local Elementary School

  • James Madison University (VA)

JMU Geography faculty and students celebrated Earth Day with students from an elementary school in Harrisonburg, Virginia as a continuation of 10 years of gardening together. Dr. Amy Goodall and …

Students Digging the First Hole for a Dogwood Tree on Arbor Day 2022

Arbor Day Tree Planting

  • City University of New York, College of Staten Island (NY)

On April 29th, we celebrated the 150th Arbor day by planting 4 trees and 3 bushes on campus near the Baseball filed.

1,234 Plastic Bags Collected at the Bag Drive at the College of Staten Island

Earth Month Bag Drive

  • City University of New York, College of Staten Island (NY)

On April 25th, students, faculty and staff were encouraged to bring their plastic bags so they can be recycled. In exchange they could get a reusable bag provided by the …

Campus clean up along the loop road and the woods

Campus Clean Up 2022

  • City University of New York, College of Staten Island (NY)

On April 14,2022, College of Staten Island students joined the annual campus cleanup day. The goal was to collect as much garbage as possible on campus before grass mowing begins …

Plant sale at the College of Staten Island

Plant Sale and Compost Giveback

  • City University of New York, College of Staten Island (NY)

On April 11th, as part of our Earth Month activities at the College of Staten Island (CSI). This was CSI Sustainability's second plant sale of the season and gave away …

Bradford Elementary students in the amphitheater watching the stage

Montclair State University Hosts Bradford Elementary School for Earth Day 2022

  • Montclair State University (NJ)

For Earth Day 2022, the Montclair State University Facilities team hosted 400 K-5 students from Montclair Township's Bradford Elementary School. The event was held outdoors in the campus Amphitheater and …

Queens College students using water bottle filling stations

Queens College Is Reducing Plastic Water Bottle Use

  • City University of New York, Queens College (NY)

As part of our college's efforts to reduce single-use plastics on campus, our ongoing sustainability initiative includes the removal of older water fountains and installation of water bottle filling stations …

Queens College Student Association and Mangia Fresca showcase new food biodegradable/compostable food containers

Queens College Reduces Single-Use Plastics In Our Dining Halls

  • City University of New York, Queens College (NY)

Queens College, a college within the City University of New York system, recently launched an initiative to reduce single-use plastics in our campus dining halls. Our food servicer, Mangia Fresca, …

Sierra Nevada University Earth Day Student Sustainability Showcase

Earth Day Student Sustainability Showcase

  • Sierra Nevada College (NV)

This photo shares a scene from the Sierra Nevada University Earth Day celebration held on 4/20/22 on the Incline Village campus in Lake Tahoe, NV. The day started with a …

  • Posted April 28, 2022
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