South Hall, completed in August 2010, has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. With solar panels on the roof to heat water and touch screens in the hallways for monitoring energy usage, the residence […]
As a part of the 13 Days of Celebrating the Earth, Landscaping Services, the Office of Sustainability and Residence Life & Housing hosted the university’s first-ever Arbor Day Celebration at 4 p.m. April 15. Attendees gathered on this warm, bright afternoon in the newly renovated […]
The class of 2011 became the first in university history to sign the Green Graduation Pledge in May. Two hundred forty-seven of the nearly 1000 2011 graduates pledged to take into account the social and environmental consequences of any future […]
The 13 Days of Celebrating the Earth were a big success. From farmers markets and a celebration of campus trees to a health and wellbeing fair and a day of reflection, the 13 Days offered something for everyone to celebrate. Did you miss some […]
Congratulations to our graduating interns from the Class of 2011. As they move on to greener pastures, so to speak, we look forward to watching them grow into polished sustainability professionals. Frannie Speer graduated Summa Cum Laude with a major in Economics and a minor […]