Articles by Kelly Harer
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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ joins more than 1,500 leaders in affirming commitment to global climate action
December 10, 2020
With the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement nearing, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ recently signed on to a multi-sector statement urging federal policymakers to launch a national mobilization on climate action.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ highlighted in 2020 Sustainable Campus Index
November 12, 2020
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has been included in the 2020 Sustainable Campus Index, which highlights ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s adoption of the ABC Framework and data accuracy.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ to celebrate Campus Sustainability Week October 19-23
October 15, 2020
The Office of Sustainability will host numerous virtual and in-person events throughout the week to bring awareness to and inspire sustainable behavior change throughout campus.
Campus Sustainability Week to feature virtual keynote address by Katharine Wilkinson
September 1, 2020
Katharine Wilkinson, a climate author, strategist, teacher, and vice president at Project Drawdown, will discuss 'Vital Questions for a Living Planet' on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Earth Week speaker Katharine Wilkinson to discuss ‘Drawdown Rising: Solutions, Leadership, and a Path Forward for the Climate Crisis’
March 5, 2020
Katharine Wilkinson, lead writer of Drawdown, will speak at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in McKinnon Hall (Moseley Center).
New emergency ride home program available for faculty and staff
January 30, 2020
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Emergency Ride Home Program reimburses eligible faculty/staff commuters for qualified emergency rides home.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Botanical Garden Earns ArbNet Accreditation
January 28, 2020
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Botanical Garden recently earned a Level II Accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum.
Sustainable holiday wrapping kits available at Festival of Holiday Lights
December 3, 2019
Pick up your FREE Sustainable Holiday Wrapping Kit at the Festival of Holiday Lights on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ celebrates Campus Sustainability Week Oct. 7-11
October 3, 2019
The Office of Sustainability will host numerous events throughout the week to bring awareness to and inspire sustainable behavior change throughout campus.
Earth Week Speaker: David W. Orr, ‘Democracy in a Hotter Time’
January 9, 2019
Orr will discuss strategies to address challenges faced by democratic systems as they move toward a more sustainable society. Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in McKinnon Hall