Closer Look:  
Green Jerseys

Athletics departments around the country are using the ol’ pigskin as a catalyst to raise awareness and propel campus sustainability.

Upcoming Events 

Sept 20 - 23:
Greening of the Campus VIII: Embracing Change [Conference]

Sep 27- 29:
Energy Efficiency as a Resource [Conference]

Sep 30 - Oct 2:
International Greening Education 
[Seminar]

Oct 1 - 4:
Responsible Endowments [Conference]

Oct 8 - 11:
Environment: The Interdisciplinary Challenge  [Conference]

Oct 9 - 11:
Sustainability and the Catholic University
[Conference]

Oct 16 - 18:
Bioneers [Seminar]

Nov 11 - 13:
GreenBuild 
[Conference]

Nov 18 - 20:
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Workforce Education [Conference]

Feb 8 - 10:
Energy Efficiency in Agriculture 
[Forum]

For more, see our Events Calendar

Education for Action in the Age of Climate Change: Special Workshop
 
This workshop on how higher education can lead restoration inside and outside the classroom takes place at the Bioneers 2009 conference. The session will feature speakers such as David Orr, leading environmental educator and Bioneers board member; Anthony Cortese, founder and President of Second Nature; and Julian Keniry, Senior Director of Campus and Community Leadership for the National Wildlife Federation. The pre-conference event takes place October 15, 2009.

Resources and Opportunities: 

Enter the “Faces of Climate Change” photo contest

Read the Climate Neutral Campus report from ACUPCC

Sign on to include Education and Training funds for community colleges in energy bill

Download a new paper for Presidents or Chancellors of ACUPCC signatory schools

Enter your school for the Fall Campus Commuter Challenge

Apply for a grant to complete a sustainability project on your campus

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