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National Wildlife Federation

News Briefs: March 31, 2009

Clean Energy from Humans? No Sweat

A light switch can be powered by sun, wind or water, but what about the sweat of one’s brow? Oregon State University is one of the first universities to harness kinetic energy from students’ workouts.

Chicago-Area Universities Collaborate to Promote Bicycling

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is partnering with four other schools and the Chicago Department of Transportation in a program to promote bicycling and other alternative transportation modes on campus.

Closer Look:
A Lot to Digest with Composting on Campus

Schools and scientists across the country have been studying and implementing composting programs in an effort to address their food-waste stream. According to proponents, composting releases less methane during the food’s decay process, improves soil, and is easy to do.

Compost on Campus!

Upcoming Events

Apr 18:
Focus The Nation [Town Hall Meeting]

Apr 27 - 29:
Onsite Energy Solutions [Summit]

May 10 - 14:
World Environmental Education Congress [Summit]

Jun 11 - 13:
APCA Institute on Sustainability [Conference]

Jul 15 - 17:
Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture Education [Conference]

Jul 29 - 31:
Sustainability Conference for Business Schools [Conference]

Sep 10 - 11:
Graduates as Global Citizens [Conference]

For more, see our Events Calendar

Is Culture Shift Possible?

Oberlin College Greening campus operations is not enough, say the authors of a new book on campus sustainability. Instead, sustainability hinges on our ability to inspire and maintain changes in behavior, expectations and norms.

Resources and Opportunities:

Apply for a Byron Fellowship seminar in sustainable communities

Compete for Sustainable Campus Excellence Award

Get AIA credits for Sustainable Facilities webinars

Farm for a summer semester at Sterling College

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