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Table of Contents for 3/23/09:

NEWS
Campus Sustainability in the Media 1. Inside Higher Ed Covers Sustainability in Study Abroad
2. AFT Publication Features Sustainability in Higher Education
Climate 3. 123 PCC Signatory Institutions, UT Austin Complete Public GHG Report
Co-Curricular Education 4. Syracuse U Releases Green Library Guide
5. Auburn U Competes to Reduce Energy, Waste, & Water Consumption
Community Engagement 6. 2 California Institutions Partner to Establish Model Sustainable Community
7. Wichita State U Partners to Form Local Recycling Coalition
8. Marietta College Offers Honors Institute with Green Energy Track
Curriculum 9. NYU Announces Environmental Track in M.A. Bioethics Program
10. Vanderbilt U Students Complete Sustainable Living Guide
11. Survey Reports Students' Yearning for More Sustainability Curriculum
12. U Minnesota Morris Receives Biomass Gasification Curriculum Grant
13. Rutgers U to Establish Professorship of Employee Ownership
Diversity, Access, and Affordability 14. Amherst College Students Donate $70K to Budget Woes
Energy 15. Western Kentucky U Announces Energy Policy
16. U South Florida Selected to Construct Smart Grid
Faculty and Staff Development 17. U Texas Arlington Begins Office Green Team Initiative
Funding 18. Western Kentucky U Launches Green Fund
Grounds 19. U New Mexico Valencia Starts Several Green Initiatives
20. Meredith College Installs Recycled Turf
Research 21. Salem State College Announces Ctr for Economic Dev & Sustainability
22. Michigan Tech, Michigan State U Receive Biofuels Research Ctr Grant
23. Maharishi U Mgmt Organic Farm Receives $13K Grant
Waste 24. Syracuse U Announces 'Irish Today, Green Forever' Program
25. U Alabama Huntsville Launches Ink Cartridge Recycling Program
Other News 26. U Michigan Student Starts Blog on Personal Carbon Cutting Experiences

NEW RESOURCES
27. IARU Shares GHG Reduction Targets, Releases Sustainability Toolkit
28. Guide to Starting a Campus Garden

OPPORTUNITIES
29. AASHE Seeks Nominations for New Board Members
30. ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Award
31. 10-Day Course on Green Building
32. Farm Life Ecology Course

JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
33. Climate Training Coordinator, AASHE
34. Director, Office of Sustainability, U Utah
35. Lecturer, Sustainable Agriculture, U Kentucky
36. Asst/Assoc Prof, Marine & Env'l Sciences, U Virgin Islands
37. Asst Professor, Environmental Policy, Michigan Tech
38. Lecturer, Environmental Science, Oklahoma State U

Events
39. Webinar: Energy Efficiency Alternatives on Campus
40. Conference on Sustainable Laboratories
41. CFP: Greening of the Campus VIII: Embracing Change
42. Creating a Sustainable Campus Community Through Integrated Planning
43. Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference 2009
44. Environmental Markets Symposium Series: Carbon Offsets on Campus
45. National Sustainable Design Expo and P3 Award Competition
46. International Sustainability Conference
47. On-Site Energy Solutions 2009 Conference - Canceled

News

Campus Sustainability in the Media

1. Inside Higher Ed Covers Sustainability in Study Abroad
Inside Higher Ed has published an article on higher education initiatives that aim to make studying abroad more sustainable. The article discusses a report submitted to NAFSA: Association of International Educators by a national task force on environmental sustainability in study abroad, new sustainability standards being proposed as additions to the Forum on Education Abroad's Standards of Good Practice, and the Green Passport Program, a new social networking site that aims to raise student awareness of their ecological and social impacts abroad. Higher education institutions highlighted include Augsburg College (MN), Marlboro College (VT), Warren Wilson College (NC), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Middlebury College (VT), and Willamette University (OR).
See also: Green Passport Program homepage

2. AFT Publication Features Sustainability in Higher Education
The March/April 2009 issue of On Campus, the bimonthly publication produced by AFT, the American Federation of Teachers, includes an article entitled, "Greening the Campus: The sustainability movement in higher education looks for critical mass." The article discusses higher education's growing commitment to sustainability in curriculum and operations. The story mentions initiatives at the University of Vermont, Glendale Community College (CA), the Los Angeles Community College District, Shoreline Community College (WA), Washington State University, Los Angeles Trade Technical College (CA), Western Illinois University, the University of Oregon, and the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

Climate

3. 123 PCC Signatory Institutions, UT Austin Complete Public GHG Report
123 signatory campuses of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) have submitted public greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories since the last update in the AASHE Bulletin. The GHG inventory is the first major reporting requirement of the Commitment and is due within a year of signing. In related news, the University of Texas at Austin has also published a greenhouse gas inventory.
See also: U Texas Austin press release and U Texas Austin GHG Inventory (pdf)

Co-Curricular Education

4. Syracuse U Releases Green Library Guide
Syracuse University Library's Green Initiative Team has created a Green Library Guide to provide information about green initiatives at the library. In addition to highlighting the library's sustainability efforts, the guide includes links to national and international news about library-related green activities.
See also: SU Green Library Guide

5. Auburn U Competes to Reduce Energy, Waste, & Water Consumption
Auburn University (AL) has completed a one month competition between 22 residence halls to reduce energy, waste, and water consumption by the largest percentage compared to the average utility usage for that same building from 2006-2008. The winners of the Sustain-A-Bowl 2009 competition, Sasnett Hall, reduced their energy use by 20 percent and their water use by 25 percent. The calculated savings for February 2009 for all 22 residence halls was $5506 for electricity and $2785 for water. All residence halls increased their recycling and reduced their waste.
See also: Sustain-A-Bowl website
See also: AASHE-hosted best practices sharing website for dorm vs dorm sustainability competitions

Community Engagement

6. 2 California Institutions Partner to Establish Model Sustainable Community
The University of California, Santa Cruz, and Foothill-De Anza Community College District (CA) have announced a new partnership with NASA Ames Research Center to establish a sustainable community for education and research at the NASA Research Park at Moffett Field. The goal of the partnership is to create a prototype for an environmentally sustainable community and to contribute to the economic vitality of the region. For students, the collaboration will offer joint academic programs that draw upon the talents and expertise of each partner institution. Carnegie Mellon University (PA), Santa Clara University (CA), and San Jose State University (CA) have also been involved in the planning and may eventually join the partnership. Work on the site could begin as early as 2013, with initial occupancy as early as 2015.
See also: Project homepage
See also: Chronicle of Higher Education blog post

8. Marietta College Offers Honors Institute with Green Energy Track
Marietta College (OH) has announced that it will offer a Summer Honors Institute for gifted high school students in which one of the topics of study will be green energy. The energy section of the course will explore the sources of energy, the energy content of food and fuels, a cost and benefit analysis of fuels, and traditional sources of energy. Students will also complete a comparison of the viability of solar energy to chemical energy for automotive use.

Curriculum

9. NYU Announces Environmental Track in M.A. Bioethics Program
New York University has announced a new environmental track in its M.A. in Bioethics program. The Bioethics program examines value issues in both health and environment with special attention to their mutual relevance and illumination. The Environment Track emphasizes interdisciplinary study of ethical issues surrounding the environment including climate change ethics, distribution of resources, and environmental policy. The program offers comprehensive training in the foundations of bioethics while giving students and professionals in environment-related fields the flexibility to focus on in-depth study in their area of interest through a wide array of electives with faculty from across the University. Students in the environmental track will explore such questions as 'how are corporate responsibility and environmental injustice related,' 'what are the environmental health consequences of war?' and 'what moral considerations arise with non-human animals?'
See also: NYU Bioethics Environmental Track webpage

10. Vanderbilt U Students Complete Sustainable Living Guide
A group of 16 Vanderbilt University (TN) students have completed "Future Trends: How to Live Sustainably," a 64-page guide that explains what living sustainably means and how to overcome the challenges it presents. After searching for a sustainable living guide without success, Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor John Ayers decided to have his class write the book. The students picked their own topics and wrote 6-8 page papers that served as their first term papers as well as the chapters of the book.
See also: 'Future Trends: How to Live Sustainably'

11. Survey Reports Students' Yearning for More Sustainability Curriculum
Net Impact and the Aspen Institute Center for Business Education have completed "New Leaders, New Perspectives: A Survey of MBA Student Opinions on the Relationship Between Business and Social/Environmental Issues." The survey found that nearly 80 percent of MBA students are yearning for more sustainability and corporate responsibility content in their graduate programs. The two organizations surveyed 1,850 business school students as part of the study.

12. U Minnesota Morris Receives Biomass Gasification Curriculum Grant
The University of Minnesota, Morris Department of Continuing Education has been awarded a grant of $174,258 by Minnesota's Renewable Energy Marketplace - Alliance for Talent Development initiative. The funding will be used to develop new curriculum in biomass gasification technology which will serve participants during an intensive three-week pilot to be offered in May 2009 on the Morris campus. Participants will include four-year students from Morris, two-year students from Minnesota West Community and Technical College, undergraduate students from other institutions, and working adults who seek training and employment in biomass gasification.
See also: Pilot Course Website

13. Rutgers U to Establish Professorship of Employee Ownership
The Rutgers University (NJ) School of Management and Labor Relations has received $2 million from the Foundation for Enterprise Development to establish the J. Robert Beyster Professorship of Employee Ownership. The professor will be responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate-level elective courses focused on employee ownership and related issues, and mentoring Beyster fellows at Rutgers and other academic institutions. The process for selecting the first J. Robert Beyster Professor, who will be appointed for a renewable five-year term, will begin in the fall of 2010.

Diversity, Access, and Affordability

14. Amherst College Students Donate $70K to Budget Woes
Students at Amherst College (MA) have voted to donate $70,000 to help the college deal with its budget shortfalls. $50,000 will go towards financial aid, and $20,000 will go towards maintaining staff pay for Amherst's lowest-paid employees. The $70,000 gift will come from a reserve fund of unspent money generated by student activity fees from previous years.

Energy

15. Western Kentucky U Announces Energy Policy
Western Kentucky University's Energy Policy, developed by the WKU Sustainability Committee, has been approved by the University's Administrative Council. The new policy outlines individual and University responsibility for energy management and is intended to guide WKU in responsible use of energy through personal conservation, responsible purchasing, efficiency in building design and management, transportation, and education and awareness.
See also: WKU Energy Policy
See also: List of Campus Energy Conservation Policies

16. U South Florida Selected to Construct Smart Grid
The University of South Florida’s Power Center for Utility Explorations and Progress Energy Florida have been selected by Florida’s Energy and Climate Commission to build a smart grid that will serve least 5,000 customers in the area. The three-year, $15 million project will incorporate alternative energy sources such as solar power and biodiesel fuel into the electrical power supply for the neighborhoods. Once developed, the smart grid will be the first in Florida that delivers power to homes and businesses. USF’s proposal was chosen from a field of 140 applicants.

Faculty and Staff Development

17. U Texas Arlington Begins Office Green Team Initiative
The University of Texas at Arlington has launched the Maverick Office Green Team initiative, a new program that aims to promote environmentally friendly changes among faculty and staff. The program aims to take a coordinated, long-term, and campus-wide approach to help campus members reduce their carbon footprint through energy reduction, waste reduction, recycling, and promotion of other environmental initiatives. Each team is given a list of Green Team Initiatives, and depending on how many initiatives the group can complete, they are placed at either a bronze, silver, or gold level. The initiative will also provide resources, helpful guidelines, and on-going consultation to offices and/or departments as needed.

Funding

18. Western Kentucky U Launches Green Fund
Western Kentucky University has launched its new Green Fund which will support green campus, curriculum redesign, and community engagement and research initiatives. Contributions to the Green Fund, which was established by the WKU Sustainability Committee, may be made as individual donations or through faculty/staff payroll deduction or on WKU’s Online Giving Form.

Grounds

19. U New Mexico Valencia Starts Several Green Initiatives
The University of New Mexico, Valencia has replaced an old watering system with efficient drip-irrigation. In addition, the campus is switching to green cleaning products and training the cleaning staff to use the new products. A recycling program has also been started on campus. The new system allows for paper, corrugated cardboard, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans to be recycled. Collection bins are strategically placed in all campus buildings, including in every University office.

20. Meredith College Installs Recycled Turf
Meredith College (NC) has installed field turf made of recycled rubber in its track and field complex. The turf is made up of more than 40,000 tires.

Research

22. Michigan Tech, Michigan State U Receive Biofuels Research Ctr Grant
Michigan Technological University and Michigan State University (MSU) have received more than $1.4 million from the US Department of Energy through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to establish a new forest-based biofuel research center. The center will focus on research to help make cellulosic biofuels a commercial reality. The new Forestry Biofuel Statewide Collaboration Center will be housed at MSU's Upper Peninsula Tree Improvement Center. Research at the new biofuels research center will build on the work of the Center of Energy Excellence, enabling the two universities to expand their scope to include the entire state.
See also: MSU press release

23. Maharishi U Mgmt Organic Farm Receives $13K Grant
The Maharishi University of Management (IA) Organic Farm has received a $13,750 grant from the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture to study growing vegetables in large gutter-connect greenhouses in winter without added heat. The method involves placing an extra layer of plastic directly over the plants to retain more heat. The farm workers will measure growth and yield of four crops, measure soil and air temperatures, and estimate heating cost savings. If this study is successful, Iowa farmers will be able to grow organic vegetables in large greenhouses without spending money on heating fuel.

Waste

24. Syracuse U Announces 'Irish Today, Green Forever' Program
Syracuse University's (NY) Office of Residence Life, Residence Hall Association, and Sustainability Division has launched the "Irish Today, Green Forever" program, which is designed to increase the sustainable behavior of the on-campus student population by increasing recycling tonnage in the residence halls and decreasing bottled water consumption on campus. As part of "Irish Today, Green Forever," the recycling/landfill rooms in the SU residence halls will have newly painted green doors and new posters and labels about how and what can be recycled to encourage students to take time to separate trash from recyclables and dispose of everything properly. Over the summer, all residence hall recycling/landfill rooms will receive a fresh coat of green paint and newly printed posters and labels. The program was launched on St. Patrick's Day.

25. U Alabama Huntsville Launches Ink Cartridge Recycling Program
The University of Alabama at Huntsville has begun an initiative to recycle used ink cartridges. The proceeds from the recycled ink cartridges will be given to the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, an organization that helps special-needs children.

Other News

26. U Michigan Student Starts Blog on Personal Carbon Cutting Experiences
A University of Michigan student is attempting to cut his carbon footprint in half and has started on blog on his experiences. "Going Green: Cutting Environmental Impact on Campus" seeks to answer questions such as "what ways can I reduce by carbon footprint that are easy and effective?" and "given the tight budget of the average college student, what are the cheapest ways to do it?" The blog, which is hosted by Fox News, will also feature videos, tips, and how-tos for readers who want to go green.

New Resources

27. IARU Shares GHG Reduction Targets, Releases Sustainability Toolkit
The International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) has posted the greenhouse gas reduction targets of each of its 10 member universities, Yale University and the University of California, Berkeley included. In addition, the IARU has released a sustainability toolkit reflecting the universities’ experience that other institutions of higher learning may use as a guide to assist in developing a comprehensive sustainability plan that suits a particular campus. The six-point toolkit includes the strategies to address the following elements: mapping current situation and developing a governance structure; measuring environmental impacts; integrating campus activities; determining goals and a strategy for the process; establishing strategies to create a sustainable campus; and education and awareness. Accompanying the online toolkit are resources, strategies, and case studies on sustainability efforts by IARU members.
See also: IARU Campus Sustainability Toolkit
See also: Yale press release

28. Guide to Starting a Campus Garden
The Real Food Challenge has released a guide to helps students start a garden on campus. The guide was written by a Harvard University (MA) student.

Opportunities

29. AASHE Seeks Nominations for New Board Members
The Nominations Committee of AASHE's Board of Directors is inviting members to nominate candidates to fill several slots on the Board. The full board holds multi-day, in-person meetings at least once a year (usually twice), and holds monthly phone meetings. In addition, each board member is expected to participate in at least one board committee. Committees meet by phone an average of 6 times per year, depending on their respective work agenda. Overall, board members should expect to contribute an average of 8 to 16 hours per month to AASHE. The closing date for nominations is Friday, March 27, 2009.
See also: Description of Role and Responsibilities of AASHE Board Members

30. ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Award
The International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the First International Sustainable Campus Awards. These awards will recognize sustainable campus projects that demonstrate leadership, creativity, effectiveness and outstanding performance in the areas of “Construction” and “Impact”. The Construction Award will recognize completed campus development projects – single or series of new or retrofitted buildings – that show outstanding performance in energy efficiency, minimal CO2 or other environmental impacts and/or other sustainability relevant aspects. The Impact Award seeks entries of ongoing or completed initiatives that show excellent achievements from the viewpoint of engaging the various stakeholders of campus sustainability. Winning initiatives will demonstrate how campus development and management can be used to create impact for research, teaching and campus community involvement. Awardees will be featured in the ISCN gallery of landmark projects where they will serve as case studies to inspire university members on what is possible and how successful projects can be developed. Applications are due April 14, 2009.

31. 10-Day Course on Green Building
Colorado State University and the Institute for the Built Environment are offering a 10-day course at a sustainable eco-resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands known as Maho Bay/Harmony Camps, on the island of St. John. The course, which will take place Mar 20-30, 2009, will focus on theories and practices of green building including energy, healthy buildings, natural resources, and other environmental issues. Students will gain knowledge about best sustainable practices through experimental learning at a demonstration site. Participants in the past have been students and professionals in landscape design and architecture, construction management, interior design and architecture.

32. Farm Life Ecology Course
Green Mountain College will host a 13 week summer intensive program that allows student to manage all elements of the farm's operation while gaining a strong curricular foundation in sustainable agriculture. The program will address the fundamentals of organic crop and animal management; efficient integration and management of highly diverse farm systems; development of appropriate agricultural technologies with a focus on human and animal power; and the social and cultural importance of regional foods. Students will also eat what is grown in the fields and investigate the theory and practice of traditional culinary means of food preparation.

Jobs & Internships

33. Climate Training Coordinator, AASHE
AASHE seeks a Climate Training Coordinator to support education and outreach activities for the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) and AASHE's Climate Program. This new position will be responsible for expanding training provided to institutions of higher education on all topics related to climate action planning, including greenhouse gas inventories, climate mitigation strategies, curriculum development, funding opportunities, policy developments, etc. A Bachelor's degree in an environmental or sustainability related discipline is desired, as is five years of professional experience promoting climate protection and the reduction of greenhouse gases. Review of applications will begin on April 3, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated starting date is May 1, 2009.

34. Director, Office of Sustainability, U Utah
The University of Utah seeks a Director for its Office of Sustainability. The Director will have responsibility for encouraging, leading, facilitating, communicating, reporting, and overseeing all University initiatives related to sustainability. The successful candidate will manage staff, student employees, student research assistants, interns and volunteers associated with the Office of Sustainability; develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive sustainability programs; and assist administrators with the development of policies related to sustainability and specifically support the President's Sustainability Advisory Board. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an appropriate field is required and an advanced degree is strongly preferred. The position search will close on July 31, 2009 unless it is filled sooner.

35. Lecturer, Sustainable Agriculture, U Kentucky
The University of Kentucky seeks a full-time Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture. The successful candidate will teach a minimum of five undergraduate courses each academic year. The individual will contribute to both advising and recruiting in the Sustainable Agriculture (SAG) program, and will also serve as internship coordinator for SAG students, assisting in identifying international and domestic internship opportunities. This individual will be expected to participate in the support and efforts of the College of Agriculture Sustainability programs. A M.S. degree in horticulture, agronomy, or a closely related field is preferred. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2009.

36. Asst/Assoc Prof, Marine & Env'l Sciences, U Virgin Islands
The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Marine and Environmental Studies (CMES) is seeking candidates for a 12-month non-tenured research track appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Marine and Environmental Science. The successful candidate will join the research team and have the opportunity to participate in a new interdisciplinary research initiative on Integrated Caribbean Coastal Ecosystems. The candidate will also have the opportunity to teach in the Masters in Marine and Environmental Science. A Ph.D. in Marine and Environmental Studies or related field is required.

37. Asst Professor, Environmental Policy, Michigan Tech
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks a new hire to help strengthen its existing Masters program and to work toward a Ph.D. program in environmental policy. Research interests in one or more of the following five areas is required: water, energy, sustainable development, population and environment, and international environmental policy. The successful applicant will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in his or her field of expertise. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2009. A Ph.D. is required. Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled

38. Lecturer, Environmental Science, Oklahoma State U
The Oklahoma State University Environmental Science Graduate Program seeks a part-time lecturer with a Ph.D. and teaching experience to teach the following four core courses, subject to sufficient enrollment: Issues in Environmental Sustainability, Survey of Environmental Research, Interdisciplinary Research Proposal Preparation, and Interdisciplinary Research Report Preparation. The position is open until filled.

Events

39. Webinar: Energy Efficiency Alternatives on Campus
March 25, 2009; 2 – 3pm Eastern
EnerNOC will host a free webinar entitled, "An Energy Efficiency Alternative: Optimization through Monitoring-Based Commissioning." The webinar will address how to meet green objectives in the current economy and how to make operational improvements on campus when you are short on staff and capital.

40. Conference on Sustainable Laboratories
September 22-24, 2009; Indianapolis, IN
The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories invites participants to its Labs21 2009 Annual Conference. The event will include a parallel reception with Ball State University's and AASHE's "Greening of the Campus VIII: Embracing Change" conference; keynote speaker John C. Lechleiter, CEO of Eli Lilly; open discussion, and presentations on laboratory operations and maintenance, research and development campuses' sustainability efforts and the need for investors/developers, laboratory security, and combined heat and power. Abstracts will be accepted until March 25, 2009.

41. CFP: Greening of the Campus VIII: Embracing Change
September 20 -23; 2009; Indianapolis, IN
Ball State University (IN), in partnership with AASHE, announces a Call for Papers for Greening of the Campus VIII: Embracing Change. Abstracts for conference papers, posters, workshops, panels, forums, special activities, and pre- or post-conference events are invited. Topics may range from the practical day-to-day management of the physical plant to green curriculum development and green utilization of campus resources. The deadline for submissions is March 30, 2009.

42. Creating a Sustainable Campus Community Through Integrated Planning
April 3, 2009; 12 – 1pm Eastern
The Society for College and University Planning will lead a virtual conversation entitled, "Creating a Sustainable Campus Community Through Integrated Planning." Discussants for the virtual conversation will include former SCUP president Nancy Tierney, senior Chronicle of Higher Education writer Scott Carlson, and Second Nature senior fellow Peter Bardaglio. Participants may pre-load potential questions.

43. Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference 2009
April 5 – 7, 2009; University of Maryland, College Park
The National Association of College and University Business Officers invites attendees to its 4th annual Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference. Aspects of sustainability to be addressed include operational solutions, smart growth policies, and strategies for achieving climate neutrality. Participants will learn strategies for implementing the President's Climate Commitment; gain an understanding of the elements of developing a business case for sustainable design; and develop insight into issues surrounding green building, transportation, and energy. Featured sessions include "Sustainability in a World of Diminishing Revenue," "Food, Sustainability, and the New Bio-economy," "The New Green Economy and Opportunities for Higher Education," and "Journalism and New Media in the World of Sustainability." Registration is now open.

44. Environmental Markets Symposium Series: Carbon Offsets on Campus
April 10 - 11, 2009; Duke University; Durham, NC
Duke University will host "Environmental Markets Symposium Series: Carbon Offsets." The symposium will address the issues that campuses face as they try to reduce their carbon footprints, the potential for carbon neutrality, and how offsets are part of the equation. The symposium will culminate with a roundtable discussion that will address which types of offsets are appropriate to meet climate neutrality goals (e.g., land use and forestry offsets vs. renewable energy and/or energy efficiency offsets); if there are benefits to sourcing offsets locally versus globally; how institutions can evaluate the different certification standards; and what the role of offsets is in existing and future climate change policy.

45. National Sustainable Design Expo and P3 Award Competition
April 18 - 20, 2009; Washington, DC
The National Sustainable Design Expo, held in the spring each year on the National Mall in Washington, DC, was created to bring together professional scientists, engineers, and business leaders around innovations designed to advance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. The Expo showcases novel, commercially available products for green buildings and construction materials, innovative renewable energy technologies, strategies for rainwater collection and purification, and the latest in consumer products. In conjunction with the Expo, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosts the Annual P3 (People, Prosperity, and the Planet) Award competition. This national competition enables college students to research, develop, and design scientific, technical, and policy solutions to sustainability challenges. This year, over 40 P3 Phase I teams are planning to exhibit and compete. The event is open to the general public.

46. International Sustainability Conference
April 22 – 25, 2009; Villanova University; Villanova, PA
Villanova University will host an International Sustainability Conference. The event will feature a keynote address by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; Kaiulani Lee's dramatic play about Rachel Carson, "A Sense of Wonder;" a hosted, organic dinner; and a guided tour of Wissahickon Valley. Sessions will include panels on green engineering on campus, sustainability and the campus, contemplation and change in sustainability education, integrating sustainability into the business curriculum, and students, green campus initiatives, and environmental studies. Registration is now open.

47. On-Site Energy Solutions 2009 Conference - Canceled
April 27 – 29, 2009; Washington, D.C.
Infocast invites participants to its upcoming conference, "On-Site Energy Solutions 2009." The conference will bring together energy users, utilities, government policy makers, on-site solution providers and technology suppliers to explore the opportunities for implementing on-site energy solutions that will make American industry cleaner, more efficient, and more competitive and enable energy users to lock in stably priced and environmentally sound energy supplies. Keynote speakers will include Thomas R. Casten, the Chairman of Recycled Energy Development, and Marc Spitzer, the Commissioner of the Federal Regulatory Commission.