Sustainability News and Events

Team California recalls D.C. experience

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:40:00 PST

Team surprised, elated by third-place Refract finish

Conserving energy rewarded

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:39:00 PST

Earth Aid encourages consumers to conserve with deals and freebies.

Sustainability Update, November 2009

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:55:00 PST

Garden Design Party Gets Big Turnout

Composting at SCU!

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:58:00 PST

Compostable items include: food scraps, coffee grounds & filters, tea bags, biodegradables (containers, utensils, napkins, plates, & cups), and pizza boxes

EPA Ranks SCU as a Leading Green Power Purchaser

ccoutain@scu.edu (Media Relations) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:13:00 PST

The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use.

Compost program recycled

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:42:00 PST

The Santa Clara newspaper discussed students' mixed reviews of SCU's new composting program.

Keep track of the Solar Decathlon

lcromwell@scu.edu (Lindsey Cromwell) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:25:23 PST

The 2009 Solar Decathlon competition has offically begun! Check here to keep up with the overall standings. Go Team California!!

Five Questions Every SCU Student Should Ask About Social Justice

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:20:00 PST

"Fashioning a More Humane and Just World: Five Questions Every SCU Student Should Ask About Social Justice" is a teaching/discussion aid created by Noelle Lopez, '09.

Santa Clara University teaches sustainability

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:09:00 PST

Santa Clara University teaches sustainabilityand practices what it teaches.

Silicon Valley Approach to Third-World Challenges

lcromwell@scu.edu (SCU in the News) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:33:00 PST

Tonic.com

August 7, 2009. Santa Clara University will host the Global Social Benefit Incubator, which offers individuals, who are involved with programs that help disadvantaged people, advice from some of Silicon Valley's "most experienced and influential leaders."

Can We Solve Hunger in Our Lifetime?

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:25:00 PST

Read six ideas in the summer issue of Santa Clara Magazine that will make a difference.

SCU increases renewable energy purchasing

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:50:00 PST

Since the origin of our renewable energy program, Santa Clara University has been a leading participant. We appreciate their ongoing and active participation in supporting renewable energy, said Larry Owens, Manager of Customer Services at Silicon Valley Power, the City of Santa Claras municipal electric utility.

SCU coordinates Catholic sustainability workshop

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:37:00 PST

SCU is coordinating a half-day workshop for sustainability officers and champions at Catholic colleges and universities.

Students Invite Gov. Schwarzenegger to Their Solar House

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:30:00 PST

Students from Santa Clara University and California College of the Arts create a video, inviting Gov. Schwarzenegger to the solar-powered house they're building.

SCU students compete in Solar Decathlon

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:36:00 PST

The Refract House was featured in a San Jose Mercury News article.

Preview: U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathalon

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:28:00 PST

The Refract House (SCU's Solar Decathlon Entry) was mentioned in Sunset Magazine.

Solar power: Let the sunshine in

lcromwell@scu.edu (Lindsey Cromwell) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:33:00 PST

Santa Clara's partnership with the Diocese of San Jose was mentioned in an article about the Catholic Green Initiative.

Sustainability Update, July 2009

lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:33:00 PST

On our way to Climate Neutrality...

Join the Sustainabile Living Council

sustainabilityintern@scu.edu (Hannah Slocum) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PST

Returning students are invited to become peer educators around sustainable living at SCU.

SCU wins two awards for Energy Innovation

lcromwell@scu.edu (Lindsey Cromwell) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:00 PST

SCU received two energy innovator awards from Silicon Valley Power, for our efforts to reduce electricity consumption and support of renewable energy.