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Table of Contents for 10/4/2011:
NEWS
Buildings
1. Oberlin College Art Museum Renovation Earns LEED Gold
2. Montgomery College Unveils New Green Science Center
3. U Wisconsin Oshkosh Opens New Green Building
4. Williams College Adopts Green Building Guidelines
5. Bowling Green State U Installs Green Roof
Co-Curricular Education
6. Temple U Students Initiate Bike-Powered Concerts
7. U Massachusetts Students Debut Farmers Market
Coordination and Planning
8. U Michigan Announces $14 Mil Campus Sustainability Overhaul
Curriculum
9. Rochester Inst. of Tech Starts Global Sustainability Ed Exchange
10. Wellesley College Spearheads Inter-Campus Sustainability Cert.
Dining Services
11. Davidson College Launches Local Food Cart
Diversity and Affordability
12. Chronicle of Higher Ed: U.S. Seeking Foreign Student Diversity
13. NY Times: Higher Ed Seeking Out Students Who Can Pay Full Price
Energy
14. Winners Announced for Solar Decathlon 2011
15. Arizona State U Leads National Engineering Research Center
16. Queen’s U Builds Solar Education Center
17. San Diego State U to Establish Renewable Energy Training Center
18. Quinnipiac U Debuts Campus Energy Dashboard
19. U Kansas Installs Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs
Funding
20. Fed Officials Announce $500 Mil for CC Job Training
Transportation
21. Tufts U Celebrates Car-Free Week
22. Emory & Henry College Debuts Electric Vehicles on Campus
23. Stonehill College Launches Car Sharing Program
24. Hobart and William Smith Colleges Introduce Car Sharing Program
Waste
25. U Calgary Hosts Waste-Free Event
26. U Iowa Recycles, Composts 90% Waste at President's Event
NEW RESOURCES
27. SEED Green Action Plan Series
28. SEI Green Revolving Fund Case Study Series: Iowa State U
OPPORTUNITIES
29. AASHE Advisory Council Seeks New Members
30. STARS Discount During AASHE 2011
31. 2012 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards
32. Provide Input for Rio+20
33. Call for Submissions: U Oregon 'Unintended Consequences' Project
34. Environmental Health and Safety Professionals Leadership Program
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
35. Associate Director, Sustainable Technology Center, U Illinois
36. Senior Diversity Specialist, U North Texas
37. Faculty, School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale U
38. Professor, Energy & Environment, U California Berkeley
39. Sustainability Coordinator, Concordia College
40. Sustainability Coordinator, Jamestown CC
41. Postdoctoral Fellow, Sustainability Frameworks, Delft U Tech
42. Research Fellow, Environmental Behavior, Oberlin College
43. Energy Engineer, U Virginia
44. Regional Organizers and Lead Trainers, CoFed
EVENTS
45. AASHE 2011 Conference
46. Campus Sustainability Day
47. Campus Conservation Nationals Organizing Workshop
CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY DISCUSSION FORUMS HIGHLIGHTS
48. Building a Buzz Around Green Campus Surveys
49. Having Trouble Completing Your STARS Report?
50. Recycling Containers at Sports Events
News
Buildings
1. Oberlin College Art Museum Renovation Earns LEED Gold
Oberlin College’s (OH) renovation of the Allen Memorial Art Museum has achieved LEED Gold certification. Built in 1917, the building features geothermal wells and new energy-efficient mechanical systems to meet stringent climate control requirements. Additional sustainable features include the preservation of the building’s footprint, protection of vegetated open space and the use of materials with recycled content.
2. Montgomery College Unveils New Green Science Center
Montgomery College (MD) has opened a new 140,000-square-foot Science Center designed to meet LEED Gold standards. Sustainable features include a green roof, high-efficiency chillers, solar panels, an underground cistern and recycled construction materials. Exterior features include native planting, extensive bicycle racks and a stormwater management pond.
See also: AASHE Resource: Green Science Buildings (AASHE Members Only)
3. U Wisconsin Oshkosh Opens New Green Building
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has dedicated its most environmentally friendly and efficient building on campus. Sustainable features of the 191,000-square-foot academic building include passive solar design, solar panels and a green roof. The university expects to save $182,000 annually on operating costs.
4. Williams College Adopts Green Building Guidelines
Williams College (MA) has adopted green building guidelines tailored to help reduce the college's greenhouse gas emissions to 10 percent below 1990 levels. The guidelines propose strategies that include passive solar energy, renewable energy sources and buildings designed to seek LEED Gold certification.
See also: AASHE Resource: Campus Green Building Guidelines and Policies (AASHE Members Only)
5. Bowling Green State U Installs Green Roof
Bowling Green State University (OH) has installed a green roof atop its Oaks Dining Center to reduce heat and stormwater runoff. The university's Green Initiative and Dining Services funded the $30,000 project. Co-Curricular Education
6. Temple U Students Initiate Bike-Powered Concerts
Verde Styles, an environmental student group at Temple University (PA), is expanding its bike-powered concert initiative. The idea has grown from a single bicycle that powered part of the sound system during Earth Day to a four-bike setup that recently powered the sound at two local green-awareness events. Next year, they plan to power a bigger concert with 50 to 60 bikes. The bikes were funded in part by a $5,000 grant from Hewlett-Packard.
See also: Previous Bulletin Coverage: Drexel U Opens Green Recreation Center
7. U Massachusetts Students Debut Farmers Market
The University of Massachusetts Amherst has launched a student-run farmers market. Leafy greens, ripe tomatoes, garlic and squash were among the student-grown and organic selections for sale during its debut. The Student Farming Enterprise, a six-credit course at the university, also runs a community supported agriculture (CSA) program.
See also: AASHE Resource: Campus Supported Agriculture (AASHE Members Only) Coordination and Planning
8. U Michigan Announces $14 Mil Campus Sustainability Overhaul
The University of Michigan has announced plans to invest $14 million in campus sustainability initiatives. Plans include the purchase of a fleet of 37 hybrid vehicles, a 40 percent reduction in campus waste output, an "extensive" solar array installation and a formal commitment to support local farmers and producers. The university is aiming for a 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Curriculum
9. Rochester Inst. of Tech Starts Global Sustainability Ed Exchange
The Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) has announced plans to share its model of sustainability education with institutions in five developing countries. By sharing curricula and supporting faculty exchanges and mentorships, the university aims to educate a global generation of scientists, engineers and businesspeople who can help find solutions to climate change, pollution and growing energy consumption.
10. Wellesley College Spearheads Inter-Campus Sustainability Cert.
Wellesley College has received a $55,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to lead a collaboration among fellow Massachusetts institutions Babson College and Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering to launch an inter-campus certificate program in sustainability. The new program will include courses relating to human impact on the environment across the liberal arts and sciences, business and engineering curricula that will be offered on all three campuses.
See also: AASHE Resource: Certificate Programs in Sustainability Dining Services
11. Davidson College Launches Local Food Cart
Davidson College's (NC) Food Club has launched a mobile cart to provide local food to the campus community. The Food Cart sells locally produced pasta noodles, peaches, apples, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and pastries that club members purchase from the local farmers market. Diversity and Affordability
12. Chronicle of Higher Ed: U.S. Seeking Foreign Student Diversity
There is a growing effort by higher education institutions in the U.S. to attract a more geographically diverse group of foreign students, according to a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article. By recruiting more students from underrepresented countries including South Asia and Latin America, admissions officers hope to enrich campus culture, help undergraduates prepare for globalized workplaces and hedge against the risk of a sudden drop-off in foreign enrollment.
13. NY Times: Higher Ed Seeking Out Students Who Can Pay Full Price
More than half of the admissions officers at public research universities said in a recent Inside Higher Ed survey that they have been working harder in the past year to recruit students who need no financial aid and can pay full price, reports the New York Times. According to the survey of 462 admissions directors and enrollment managers, 22 percent of admissions officials at four-year institutions said the financial downturn has led them to pay more attention in their decision to applicants’ ability to pay. Admissions directors at many public universities said in the survey that recruiting more out-of-state and international students, who pay higher tuition, was their top strategy. At community colleges and private institutions, admissions officers were more likely to say that providing aid for low- and middle- income students was their focus. Energy
14. Winners Announced for Solar Decathlon 2011
The University of Maryland took the top honor during the U.S. Department of Energy's biennial Solar Decathlon 2011. Inspired by the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, the university's WaterShed entry was a model of how the built environment can help preserve watersheds by managing stormwater on-site, filtering pollutants from greywater and minimizing water use. Purdue University's (IN) ultra-efficient INhome earned second place in the international green technology competition and Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) received third place.
AASHE's latest blog post looks at Appalachian State University's (NC) entry, which received the most votes for the People's Choice Award.
15. Arizona State U Leads National Engineering Research Center
Arizona State University will lead a new national Engineering Research Center that will seek ways to harness solar power in economically viable and sustainable ways. The National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Energy will jointly provide funding of $18.5 million for the first five years of the center's operations.
See also: Previous Bulletin Coverage: ASU Researchers Work to Better Harness Solar Energy
16. Queen’s U Builds Solar Education Center
The Solar Design Team at Queen’s University (ON) has designed a 640-square-foot house to act as a laboratory to test the applications of renewable energy sources in homes. The structure’s energy generation and consumption will constantly transform as the team tests different simulations to create a practical net-zero house.
17. San Diego State U to Establish Renewable Energy Training Center
San Diego State University's (CA) Imperial Valley campus has been awarded a $1.67 million job creation grant to establish the Renewable Energy Generation Training and Demonstration Center. Acting as a field station for university researchers and students, the center will feature demonstration sites for renewable energy projects and a generalized power plant simulator to provide skills training for geothermal and solar power plant installations. The federal funds are intended to boost the green energy technology industry in the region by bringing in private companies to partner with the university for training.
18. Quinnipiac U Debuts Campus Energy Dashboard
Quinnipiac University (CT) has launched a Building Dashboard website, allowing students to track their energy consumption around the clock. The system displays real-time data on energy used for electricity, heating and cooling for more than 20 buildings on the university's three campuses.
See also: AASHE Resource: Campus Building Energy Dashboards (AASHE Members Only)
19. U Kansas Installs Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs
In anticipation of the statewide energy conservation Take Charge Challenge, the University of Kansas' Center for Sustainability has partnered with Energy Solutions Professionals to replace approximately 3,000 incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient light bulbs around campus. Funding
20. Fed Officials Announce $500 Mil for CC Job Training
To help dislocated workers shift to new careers, the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor have announced that 32 community colleges and consortia will share $500 million for job training and workforce development. The grants are designed to work in tandem to increase opportunities for the unemployed with the president's recently proposed American Jobs Act, which would provide $5 billion to renovate community colleges. Transportation
21. Tufts U Celebrates Car-Free Week
Tufts University's (MA) Office of Sustainability recently partnered with MassRIDES to promote Car-Free Week. Participants were encouraged to log every trip they completed without a car on the MassRIDES website. The Office of Sustainability targeted faculty members but also highlighted students’ potential to contribute to the program.
22. Emory & Henry College Debuts Electric Vehicles on Campus
Emory & Henry College (VA) has introduced two electric vehicles to its transportation fleet for campus maintenance use. The college's president and her husband also donated an electric vehicle for presidential use across campus. The college is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2036.
See also: AASHE Resource: Campus Electric Vehicle Fleets (AASHE Members Only)
23. Stonehill College Launches Car Sharing Program
Stonehill College (MA) has launched a car sharing program on campus through a partnership with Zipcar, Inc. Two cars on campus are available for students, faculty and staff to rent starting at $7 an hour. The college expects the new program to reduce the use of permanent cars on campus.
See also: AASHE Resource: Car Sharing on Campus (AASHE Members Only)
24. Hobart and William Smith Colleges Introduce Car Sharing Program
Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY) recently launched a partnership with Zipcar, Inc. to offer a campus car sharing program. Two vehicles are currently available for use.
See also: AASHE Resource: Car Sharing on Campus (AASHE Members Only) Waste
25. U Calgary Hosts Waste-Free Event
The University of Calgary recently hosted its largest zero-waste event. Everything served at the president's barbecue for 3,500 undergraduate students was compostable or recyclable.
26. U Iowa Recycles, Composts 90% Waste at President's Event
The University of Iowa diverted 90 percent of the waste generated at its recent President's Block Party from the landfill. Volunteers staffed 45 portable collection bins to collect compostable and recyclable materials.
New Resources
27. SEED Green Action Plan Series
Aimed at senior administrators, faculty and staff, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has released its "SEED Green Action Plan Series," a set of guides and actionable steps that higher education institutions can use to prepare a skilled workforce and become change agents in regional efforts to develop a green and sustainable economy. The series is produced by AACC's Sustainability Education and Economic Development (SEED) center, in collaboration with AASHE, Second Nature and the Greenforce Initiative.
28. SEI Green Revolving Fund Case Study Series: Iowa State U
The latest installment of the Sustainable Endowments Institute's new series, Green Revolving Funds in Action: Case Studies of 10 Colleges, features Iowa State University's $3 million fund. In partnership with AASHE and other organizations, the series takes a look at how innovative green revolving funds save energy and "grow money" at higher education institutions.
Opportunities
29. AASHE Advisory Council Seeks New Members
AASHE is seeking new members for its Advisory Council. Members are asked to provide advice to the AASHE Board of Directors and staff. New members will be appointed by the AASHE Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2012. For consideration, please email resumes to AASHE Executive Director Paul Rowland at paul.rowland@aashe.org by Oct. 31, 2011.
30. STARS Discount During AASHE 2011
Institutions that register for AASHE's STARS program during the week of the AASHE 2011 conference (October 9-14) will receive a $250 discount. Registration will be discounted to $650 for AASHE member institutions and to $1,150 for non-members. This offer applies to new registrants only.
31. 2012 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards
Second Nature invites nominations for its 3rd Annual Climate Leadership Awards. Nominations are invited from American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) signatory institutions to highlight the ways that senior leadership, academic and curricular initiatives, institutional efficiency and innovative financing are being used to adapt to a changing climate. Finalists will be featured in a public voting forum on PlanetForward.org during spring 2012, with award winners announced and recognized at the ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit in June 2012. Applications are due by Nov. 18, 2011.
32. Provide Input for Rio+20
Join the discussion of what role higher education does, can and should play in sustainable development. AASHE is collaborating with Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (Australia) and the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (UK) to inform the delegates to the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) regarding the critical role of higher education (known in some countries as tertiary education). Comments may be recorded here for inclusion in the joint document. AASHE will also host a session titled "A Holistic Approach to Rio+20" at the AASHE 2011 Conference on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 at 10:00 am Eastern to further discuss this input.
See also: AASHE Blog: Why Rio+20 Matters to You
33. Call for Submissions: U Oregon 'Unintended Consequences' Project
The University of Oregon's Office of Sustainability invites submissions for its Unintended Consequences project. The university is collecting the unintended consequences of good design to inform a paper that will provide sustainability practitioners, including those at campuses, with useful insights that result in better design. Send stories to Steve Mital at smital@uoregon.edu by Dec. 20, 2011 (limit 250 words).
34. Environmental Health and Safety Professionals Leadership Program
Health, safety, medical and environmental professionals at higher education institutions are invited to participate in the Harvard School of Public Health's (MA) Management and Leadership Skills for Environmental Health and Safety Professionals program offered by its Center for Continuing Professional Education. The one-week program, slated for March 26-28, 2012, is designed for those who want to increase their individual effectiveness.
Jobs & Internships
35. Associate Director, Sustainable Technology Center, U Illinois
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an associate director for the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. The position is responsible for managing the center’s emerging technology and assistance program and providing leadership and administrative direction for the development, coordination and implementation of new technology demonstration projects. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in engineering or a related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 7, 2011.
36. Senior Diversity Specialist, U North Texas
The University of North Texas seeks a senior diversity specialist to provide guidance, expertise and training regarding applicable laws, policies, procedures and best practices that pertain to equity and diversity. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of human resources or equity and diversity experience.
37. Faculty, School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale U
The School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University (CT) seeks an open-rank, tenure-track position for a natural resource, environmental or ecological economist. The position will be expected to provide a bridge between the school’s established strengths in ecology and natural resource management and its current programs in environmental economics. The successful candidate should have the ability to develop an internationally recognized research program and to work across disciplinary boundaries. The review of applications will begin Dec. 2, 2011.
38. Professor, Energy & Environment, U California Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley’s Department of Architecture and the Environmental Energy Technologies Division are seeking a faculty member to shape the departments' sustainability, energy and environment program. Primary teaching responsibilities will include new undergraduate courses on sustainability, an introductory energy and environment course and advanced graduate seminars on related topics. A Ph.D. or equivalent in architecture, building science, architectural engineering or a related field is required. Applications should be submitted by Nov. 15, 2011.
39. Sustainability Coordinator, Concordia College
Concordia College (MN) is seeking a full-time sustainability coordinator to provide broad institutional leadership for the college’s efforts in achieving greater environmental sustainability. This person will work collaboratively with a diverse array of units at the college, providing institutional oversight and integration while promoting the adoption of sustainable practices in curricular and co-curricular activities. Candidates should have a graduate degree and at least two years of relevant experience. A member of the search committee will be available to meet with interested individuals during the AASHE conference. Contact foster@cord.edu to arrange a meeting. The initial screening of applications will begin Oct. 31, 2011.
40. Sustainability Coordinator, Jamestown CC
Jamestown Community College (NY) seeks a sustainability coordinator. The position will provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of all sustainability efforts throughout all sites of the college. The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of energy audits, alternative energy and experience in resource conservation and sustainability practices. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and professional work experience in facilities operations is required.
41. Postdoctoral Fellow, Sustainability Frameworks, Delft U Tech
Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) seeks a postdoctoral fellow in conceptualizing normative frameworks for sustainability. The position is responsible for a two-year project to increase understanding of existing normative frameworks regarding sustainability in the food and biomass production chain, examining these values and attitudes from a global perspective. Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in social sciences and experience conducting empirical research. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 25, 2011.
42. Research Fellow, Environmental Behavior, Oberlin College
Oberlin College (OH) invites applications for a research fellowship in assessment of environmental attitudes and behavior transformation. The full-time position will enhance the work of the Oberlin Project. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in social psychology, marketing or other relevant discipline; a demonstrated interest in sustainability issues; the ability to design and execute effective research programs; and proficiency in survey research and quantitative data analysis. The review of applications will begin November 1.
43. Energy Engineer, U Virginia
The University of Virginia is seeking an energy engineer to provide consistent, cost-effective, efficient, reliable and environmentally-sound reviews of existing and planned campus facilities. The position will focus primarily on identifying and implementing conservation opportunities of energy, water, raw materials and other resources. Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and possess strong technical abilities including knowledge of high performance HVAC and green building. To apply, click on the title link above and search for job number: 0608497.
44. Regional Organizers and Lead Trainers, CoFed
The Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive (CoFed) invites applications for regional organizers and lead trainers. Regional organizers are recent graduates who equip students with the skills to start a co-op on their campus and provide support as they make progress toward opening the doors. CoFed is hiring six regional organizers to serve from January 2012 to August 2013. Applications are due November 1. Lead trainers are full-time CoFed staff that coordinate the regional organizers in their region and act as liaisons between CoFed core staff, member co-ops and regional organizers. Successful applicants will have experience with the more technical aspects of running a successful grocery/food business. Applications are due October 16.
Events
45. AASHE 2011 Conference
October 9-12, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA
"AASHE 2011: Creating Sustainable Campuses and Communities" will feature more than 500 peer-to-peer sessions, AASHE Expo and poster receptions, the inaugural AASHE Community Service Project, interactive art exhibits, Pedal-a-Watt bike charging stations, a student-built electric car and a plethora of networking opportunities. Registration closes today.
46. Campus Sustainability Day
October 26, 2011;
The ninth annual Campus Sustainability Day (CSD) asks colleges and universities to commit to maintaining the momentum of higher education sustainability by connecting new campus groups and allies, highlighting student stories and reaching out to partners who can help move towards success. Campus sustainability leaders are encouraged to plan their own events, programs and initiatives and post them to the CSD Events Listing. Second Nature will host a webcast and collective conversation that will explore the role of sustainability programs in campus admissions and student retention. CSD is supported by AASHE, the Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium (HEASC), Second Nature, U.S. Green Building Council and National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology program.
47. Campus Conservation Nationals Organizing Workshop
October 11, 2011; 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Eastern; Pittsburgh, PA
Together with the U.S. Green Building Council, National Wildlife Federation and Alliance to Save Energy, the Campus Conservation Nationals organizing team will be on hand in a workshop at the AASHE 2011 conference to discuss the 2012 competition. Students and staff organizers who are interested in participating in the competition can attend the workshop to discuss competition best practices and structure, and how to launch the program on campus.
Campus Sustainability Discussion Forums Highlights Click on the titles below to view the full discussion thread.
48. Building a Buzz Around Green Campus Surveys
How can I best create a buzz and advertise my 'green' survey on campus? I am interning with the Sustainability Office at Clark University and we've created a survey to assess attitudes about environmentalism. The idea is that once we know what people care and think about sustainability we can begin to help create a positive cultural and behavioral shift on campus...Has anyone worked on this kind of project that could share some insights or strategies?
49. Having Trouble Completing Your STARS Report?
It has been almost two years since AASHE launched STARS. Since then, AASHE is proud to report that hundreds of institutions have registered as STARS Participants. While we are encouraged that more than 125 STARS Reports have been submitted for a rating, we recognize that some institutions have difficulty completing their STARS Reports by the submission deadlines. In an effort to make this process as streamlined as possible, AASHE would like your feedback! In reply to this post, please identify any specific ways that we can help all institutions complete STARS.
50. Recycling Containers at Sports Events
I am trying to update our current system for recycling at football games. I was hoping to find a 55-gallon container with a removable lid so I could cut a bottle shaped hole in the lid and write "PLASTICS ONLY" (or something to that affect), but I can't seem to find any containers out there that are what I want. I was also playing with the idea of using bottle shaped containers, but the brands I'm finding don't go all the way up to 55 gallons. I am willing to make the containers, but I don't know where to start. Any ideas/suggestions? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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