Santa Clara University

The purchase was made through Santa Clara Green Power, a 100 percent renewable energy program sponsored by Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the City of Santa Clara’s municipal electric utility. This action underscores the University’s ongoing commitment to renewable energy, and establishes the University as the largest purchaser in Santa Clara’s nationally acclaimed green power program.

Read more about the University's green power purchase.

Want to learn more about the University's Green Power partnership and how individuals and businesses can support renewable energy? Attend the October 20th ESI Seminar on Renewable Energy, part of Campus Sustainability Week.

Santa Clara University recently renewed its membership with AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainabiltiy in Higher Education. All SCU community members are eligible to access AASHE's members only resources.

Visit www.aashe.org and click on member login or follow this link. Click create new account. Use your campus email address as your user name. You will receive a password in the inbox of the email account you used for the user name. Go back to the login page, enter your email in the user name box and type or paste the password that was emailed to you. If you have difficulty with this process, please send an email to membership@aashe.org.

One of the best ways to keep current on the evolving landscape of campus sustainability is to subscribe to AASHE Bulletin, a weekly compilation of the latest sustainability news, resources, events, and opportunities at colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. To subscribe, go to: http://www.aashe.org/archives/bulletin.php.

Saving the world, one flush at a time!

Read this month's Sustainability Update

In this issue:
Green Highlight
From yogurt containers to iced coffee cups... recycle MORE at SCU

News 
Hiring: Student Internships with the Office of Sustainability
Lucas Hall Dedication
SCU included in Kiwi Magazine's "2008 Green College Report"
AASHE Membership Benefits
Student Opportunities

Events
Santa Clarans for Social Justice
West Coast Green
Do We Have An Obligation to Vote?
Habitat Restoration at Ulistac Natural Area

What Can I Do?
Reduce: Saving the world, one flush at a time!
Reuse: Use SCU Classifieds
Recycle: Spread the word, expanded recycling program
Respect: Get ready for Campus Sustainability Week!

Read this month's Sustainability Update

The University Office of Sustainability will hire two students for 2007-2008 Sustainability Internships. The following are brief descriptions of the positions. For more information, please visit BroncoLink.

Application Deadline: Monday 10/6/08 by 5:00 pm.
Complete applications must be e-mailed.

For both positions: understanding of sustainability and knowledge of the campus’ ecological footprint are important but not required – however, a strong interest in sustainability and the passion to learn more is crucial.

Sustainability Intern - Student Initiatives
Do you have ideas for “green” student events/programs that you’d like to see at SCU?

Develop creative programming to engage students. Programs could include activities with an educational component (ex. competitions between floors or RLCs regarding energy conservation). Develop creative bulletin board displays to educate students about confusing issues (ex. green issues in the presidential race). This internship is the first of its kind so applicants with creative ideas are strongly encouraged.

Sustainability Intern - Reporting
Do you want to learn more about the University’s progress towards sustainability and carbon neutrality? Do you want research experience related to sustainability?

Develop a carbon emissions inventory as well as a comprehensive report of the sustainability program at SCU. Communicate with staff, faculty, administrators, and students across campus to compile and synthesize data. No prior research experience necessary and you do not need to be an environmental studies student to apply.

Learn more about these positions at BroncoLink.

Bring your bicycle to the Staff Faire on Wednesday, September 10 and have it licensed by members of the Santa Clara Fire Department. Campus Safety is sponsoring registration for all SCU employees at the event.

The City of Santa Clara requires bicycles operated within the city to be registered with a State of California bicycle license. Normally the license is obtained by going to your local fire station and registering your bicycle for a small fee. Having your bicycle ownership information on file is a BIG plus when it comes to aiding police in recovering it should the bike be stolen.

When: Wednesday, September 10, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Where: St. Ignatius Lawn