http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfmNews & Events at SCU related to sustainability. blogWed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:18 PSTsustainability@scu.edu (Sustainability at SCU)Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:57:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/sustainabilityupdatearchives.cfm?month=2&year=2012Energy Challenge | Michael Meyer's passion for environmental ethics | News and Events in February | Did You Know? SCU has a childcare center | Tips to reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect related to Valentine's Day.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=12244http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=12244Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:03:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=12024The 3rd Annual Energy Challenge began on Sunday, January 15. Every residence hall is encouraged to reduce excess electricity consumption. The building that reduces the most, and the building with the most enthusiastic residents, win!sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=12024http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=12024Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:13:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10774Filling your reusable water bottle just got a little easier! New interactive maps allow users to learn more about sustainability initiatives on campus. Answering "where can I compost this?" just got a little easier...sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10774http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10774Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:17:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/sustainabilityupdatearchives.cfm?month=1&year=2012Zimride builds community | Laurie Laird, Ignatian Center | News and Events in January | Did You Know? Using 511.org to plan travel | Tips to reduce, reuse, respect, and recycle related to transportation.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=12004http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=12004Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:42:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/sustainabilityupdatearchives.cfm?month=12&year=2011Students define, measure community resources | Marquita Coe helps others give | News and Events for December | Tips to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Respect during the holidays | Did you know: SCU provides a number of benefits for employees to improve their health & well-being.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11798Sustainability Updateshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11798Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:33:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/news/releases/release.cfm?c=11582The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification to Santa Clara University's Paul Locatelli Student Activity Center. sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11698Newshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11698Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:38:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11322Zimride connects SCU students, faculty, and staff with each other so they can request or offer rides. The service helps reduce the number of single occupancy cars coming to campus, which will ultimately reduce the University's carbon footprint. sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11322Newshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11322Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:52:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11034Santa Clara University faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to participate in a group purchase of home photovoltaic installations. Information sessions are scheduled on October 5th and 6th.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11034EventsNewshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=11034Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:31:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10837When Santa Clara students decide to make a difference, the results can be quite impressive. One area in which students have taken a particular interest is sustainability. Read more from this month's Sustainability Update.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10837Sustainability Updateshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10837Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:48:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/sustainabilityupdate.cfmWe tend to think about sustainability in terms of the present and the future. But how do we sustainably preserve the past? Also, Juan Velasco's students leave his classes with a deeper understanding of sustainability that Santa Clara University seeks to address.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10621Sustainability Updateshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10621Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:29:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10603Ed Maurer has a well-earned reputation as an expert on sustainable water resources development. This year, add to that honors as a Google Fellow and Fulbright Fellow.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10603Newshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10603Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:41:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10565Nineteen socially minded entrepreneurs from around the world will come to SCU August 7-19, as part of the 8-month intensive Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI -TM) program that helps them sustain and scale their businesses to maximize impact on underserved communities. sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10565http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10565Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:49:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10487Interested in learning the basics of canning and preserving? Featuring the canning expertise of Paige Bayer, SCU alumna! lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10487Eventshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10487Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:05:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10373A student team developed a carbon footprint calculator for use at SCU, part of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics' Environmental Ethics Fellowship. Hear their national radio interview.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10373http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10373Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:25:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10354SCU isn't afraid of experimenting with renewable, clean tech to reduce energy consumption & reach climate neutrality. sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10354http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10354Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:23:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10353SCU approved the creation of the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences (ESS) in response to the growing need and interest in understanding and solving environmental problems.ccoutain@scu.edu (Office of Marketing and Communications)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10353http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=10353Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:13:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9862The Graduation Pledge is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Each Pledge taker and supporter will wear a simple green ribbon on their gown during the Commencement ceremony. sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9862Newshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9862Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:08:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9861The Office of Sustainability is hiring four students to be the next Sustainability Interns for academic year 2011-12.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9861Newshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9861Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:43:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9556From clothing made from newspapers, to a campus-wide teach-in, to voluntary check-ups of offices and residences for optimum sustainability, Santa Clara University is ramping up its efforts to permeate the campus with a conscience of sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental justice. sustainability@scu.edu (Office Of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9556Newshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9556Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:49:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/ignatiancenter/events/sustainability/teachin.cfmThis Sustainability Teach-In will culminate with a public lecture by David Orr, Ph.D., the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics, Oberlin College on Wednesday evening, April 20th. A series of coordinated panel discussions, open forums, and classroom workshops on sustainability and environmental justice will take place on Tuesday, April 19th and Wednesday, April 20th, across the University.sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9449http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm?c=9449