Project Green Challenge 2016
In honor of Campus Sustainability Month, Project Green Challenge 2016 invites students to sign up to receive daily challenges related to living and decision-making that reflects sustainability. A cash prize and trip to San Francisco will be awarded.
Global Climate Change Week
Global Climate Change Week (GCCW), Oct. 10-16, 2016, is an initiative designed to encourage academic communities to engage with each other and policy makers regarding climate change action and solutions. In addition to resources for faculty and students, the GCCW website contains information on how to organize Global Climate Change Week on campus.
Project Green Challenge 2016
Taking place Oct. 1-31, Project Green Challenge 2016 invites college students to participate in 30 days of sustainability-themed challenges. Each challenge delves into a different theme and offers four levels of engagement. Participants receive points and the top 20 daily submissions are awarded prizes. Up to 16 finalists will be flown to San Francisco to attend a four-day eco-summit in late November.
Sustainability Curriculum Consortium's Online Dialogue Series: The 2030 Development Agenda
The Sustainability Curriculum Consortium's (SCC) upcoming Online Dialogue focuses on the key components of the 2030 Development Agenda: the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sendai Framework on disaster risk. The two remaining webinars are Aug. 9 and Aug. 23 and will cover Paris Climate Agreement and Sendai Framework respectively. While there is no fee to participate in these online webinars, registration is required. One registration includes access to all webinars.
2017 Presidential Climate Leadership Summit
Second Nature and the Climate Leadership Network will meet in Tempe, Arizona, Feb. 13-15, 2017, for the 10th annual Presidential Climate Leadership Summit, designed for campus sustainability teams including presidents, faculty and staff. Second Nature is currently accepting proposals for sessions, workshops, and presentations from all disciplines.
Deadline Extension to Register for the EPA's National Building Competition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosts the nationwide competition, which takes place from Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, that invites interested parties to register in a program to save energy and water. Participants are provided with toolkits focused on energy and water saving activities that they can share to make the competition fun and interactive. Top achievers by building category will be recognized. Registration closes July 31.
Living Lab Research Project
The United Kingdom's Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) invites contributions from those in higher education any where in the world who are implementing living labs, both on and off campus. The project will research how living labs are structured, living lab scope versus institutional context, key challenges and benefits, and implementation and expansion of living labs. The results will be shared publicly.
AASHE Member Discount: The MIT Press
AASHE members receive 30 percent off all MIT sustainability and environment titles through Dec. 31, 2016. The discount code can be used more than once, for multiple items, and for both print and e-books.
Kimberly-Clark Professional & AASHE Sustainable Campus Competition LIVE!
Presented by Kimberly-Clark Professional, the Sustainable Campus Competition LIVE! offers institutions of higher education an opportunity to present a campus sustainability project live at AASHE 2016 before a panel of judges for a chance to win $50,000. Focus areas of the contest are energy consumption reduction, waste reduction, food waste reduction, water usage reduction or climate change. Submissions are welcomed from any higher education institution in the U.S., District of Columbia and Canada. An idea summary of 500 words or less is due by Aug. 19.
TIAA-CREF Low Carbon Social Choice Fund for University Professors
This recent AASHE blog post by guest author Erica Frank, founder and president of NextGenU.org, discusses TIAA-CREF's socially-responsible fund for university professors, and provides a draft letter that can be sent to a Human Resources director requesting that faculty have the option to subscribe to the fund. In addition to meeting broad environmental, social and governance criteria that are consistent with sustainability principles, the fund selects companies that demonstrate leadership in managing and mitigating their current carbon emissions and have limited exposure to oil, gas and coal reserves.
Civic Action Planning Institutes
Colleges and universities that have committed to developing campus civic action plans by signing the Campus Compact’s 30th Anniversary Action Statement can join one of three fall Civic Action Planning Institutes being held throughout the country. The agenda includes an overview of principles and goals of the 30th Anniversary Action Statement, introduction to campus civic action planning processes and exploration of key planning concepts. While registration is required, there is no registration fee. Institutions are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs.
Invitation to Pilot a Center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum Program
AASHE is seeking four to six partner institutions or organizations to help develop and pilot a Center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum program. The overall goal of this program is to significantly accelerate the infusion of sustainability content into curriculum. The program will build on the expertise of partner institutions by supporting them in organizing workshops that are open to faculty from other institutions in the region.
Applications to serve in this role are due by Monday, Aug. 1.
AASHE Member Discount: 30% Off Island Press Books
AASHE members can receive 30 percent off all Island Press books through Dec. 31 including titles about sustainable urban planning and design to environmental conservation and ecosystems management.
Tier Two Pricing for 2016 AASHE Conference & Expo
Register on or before Friday, July 15 to take advantage of tier two pricing for the 2016 AASHE Conference & Expo in Baltimore from Oct. 9-12. Meeting the sustainability challenge requires collaboration across sectors and with stakeholders outside of academia. With a theme of Beyond the Campus, the AASHE 2016 will focus on the dissemination and implementation of these sustainability solutions in surrounding communities and the world.
2016 Fair Trade Regional Conferences
Day-long, Fair Trade workshops, seminars and networking will be held in New England, the mid-Atlantic and southern California to gain a deeper understanding of the Fair Trade movement, learn from fellow organizers and swap stories over a cup of Fair Trade coffee. Loyola Marymount University (C.A.) hosts Sept. 10; Eastern Nazarene College (M.A.) hosts Sept. 17; and the mid-Atlantic conference will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sept. 24.
Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop
Emory University, in partnership with AASHE, is offering a Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop from Jan. 5-6, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia. Through an intensive two days of presentations, exercises, discussions, reflection and planning, participants will become familiar with the philosophy of change in higher education developed through the Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University and adapted at Emory University in the Piedmont Project. Participants will also experience a range of workshop strategies, hear local experts, enjoy outdoor place-based activities and dialogue with faculty from around the country to adapt the Piedmont/Ponderosa model to their own campus. Applications are due by Oct. 28.
EPA's National Building Competition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosts the nationwide competition, which takes place from Sept 1 - Nov. 30, that invites interested parties to register in a program geared around saving energy and water. Participants are provided with toolkits focused on energy and water saving activities that they can share to make the competition fun and interactive. Top achievers by building category will be recognized. Registration closes July 17.
Outstanding Higher Education Award Call for Applications
The National Recycling Coalition is seeking nominations for its annual awards, including the Outstanding Higher Education Award. This award recognizes exceptional programs in recycling and especially those that connect higher education and industry. Winners will be honored at Resource Recycling's annual conference in New Orleans from Aug. 30-Sept. 2. Deadline to apply is July 6.
AASHE Member Discount: 25% Off Sustainability Culture Indicator Survey
Developed in 2011, the Sustainability Culture Indicator (SCI) is a ready-made online survey for measuring the key elements of sustainability in organizational culture. AASHE member institutions can now receive a 25 percent discount on implementation of the SCI. Offer expires April 2017.
AASHE Member Discount: $50 Off Green Sports Alliance Summit (June 28-29)
AASHE members can secure a $50 discount to the Green Sports Alliance Summit happening from June 28-30 this year in Houston, Texas. The annual Green Sports Alliance Summit is the world’s largest and most influential gathering for the sports community to unite around sustainability. The event brings together more than 800 industry stakeholders to learn and share better practices and the latest innovations in greening operations, advancing the supply chain and engaging fans. Be sure to register by June 27 for the best price.
Invitation for Center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum Partners
AASHE is seeking four to six partner institutions or organizations to help develop and pilot a Center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum program. The overall goal of this program is to significantly accelerate the infusion of sustainability content into curriculum. The program will build on the expertise of partner institutions by supporting them in organizing workshops that are open to faculty from other institutions in the region.
Applications to serve in this role are due by Monday, Aug. 1.
Pedagogy in Education for Sustainable Development Webinar Series
The Sustainability Curriculum Consortium, in partnership with AASHE, is offering a four-part webinar series beginning June 21. Susan Santone, executive director of Creative Change Educational Solutions, and Jess Gerrior, director of Learning & Practice at the Sustainability Curriculum Consortium and a Ph.D. fellow at Antioch New England, are facilitators. One registration will secure access codes for all 4 webinars. There is no fee for this webinar series, however, registration is required.
AASHE Member Discount: Extended Trial of Pharos Beacon
AASHE members are eligible to receive an additional 30 day extension on a 60-day free trial period of Pharos Beacon, an online interface that provides benchmarking data of the print environment. Member discount available until Dec. 31.
Education, Ethics, & Values for Sustainability Program
Using the Earth Charter principles as a guide, this program, taking place in Costa Rica from July 18-22, aims to deepen participants' concept of sustainable development and its implications for education, learning and change. It explores practical methods for introducing sustainability values into educational settings.
Architecture at Zero 2016
The Architecture at Zero 2016 competition challenge is to create a zero net energy student housing project at the San Francisco State University campus. This competition is open to students anywhere in the world. Up to $25,000 in total prize money will be awarded to student and professional winners. Registration deadline is Sept. 30, and submission deadline is Oct. 28.
Last Chance: Submit for an AASHE Sustainability Award
Each year, AASHE bestows its prestigious Sustainability Awards on the institutions and individuals that are leading higher education to a sustainable future. The awards program is a vehicle for the higher education community to celebrate outstanding achievements and progress toward sustainability. Categories examine sustainability projects, research and leadership. Application period closes Friday, June 10 at 5 p.m. Eastern.
AASHE Member Discount: ACCO Integrated Renewables Workshop
AASHE members are eligible to receive a 20 percent discount off of registration for the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO) Integrated Renewables Workshop. Taking place Sept. 7-8 in Chicago, Illinois and hosted by the Association of Climate Change Officers, the program will be comprised of activities and trainings that allow participants to leave with an understanding of the renewables marketplace and a plan for engaging the right stakeholders to integrate cutting-edge initiatives into the energy strategies of their organizations. Discount expires Sept. 1.
AASHE Member Discount: $50 Off Green Sports Alliance Summit
AASHE members can secure a $50 discount to the Green Sports Alliance Summit happening June 28-30 in Houston, Texas. The event brings together more than 700 industry stakeholders to learn and share better practices and the latest innovations in greening operations, advancing the supply chain and engaging fans. Be sure to register by June 27 for the best price.
Transdisciplinary Research Leadership Survey
The Leopold Leadership Program, START, Future Earth and the University of Colorado Boulder have launched an online survey to gauge global needs for transdisciplinary research around the world. The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and is open to researchers.
Green Gown Awards Australasia
Open to all Australasian tertiary education institutions, the seventh annual Green Gown Awards Australasia recognizes institutions that are making higher education sustainability advancements. There are 11 categories including three individual awards. Deadline to apply is July 13.
Limited Seats Remain for Sustainability Officers Retreat
AASHE and the University of British Columbia Okanagan are offering a retreat designed for staff charged with leading institutional transformation for sustainability. Through an intensive two and a half days of presentations, discussions, reflection, sharing and experiential learning activities, participants will explore common issues facing sustainability officers, explore group processes for community engagement, learn about change management strategies and develop skills to be more effective sustainability leaders. This retreat is made possible by Fovea and Pharos. Register by June 3.
Scholarship Funding for Undocumented Students in 16 States
TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship Program invites students who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) status and who reside in locked-out states where they are either barred from attending college or required to pay out-of-state tuition to apply for scholarship. The scholarship will offer up to $80,000 over four years to obtain a bachelor's degree from either Eastern Connecticut State University or Delaware State University. Funding will help cover tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meals. Deadline to apply is June 9.
AASHE Member Discount: The MIT Press
AASHE members receive 30 percent off all MIT sustainability and environment titles through Dec. 31, 2016. The discount code can be used more than once, for multiple items, and for both print and e-books.
Registration Open for the 2016 AASHE Conference & Expo
The 2016 AASHE Conference & Expo, themed Beyond the Campus, in Baltimore, Maryland, from Oct. 9 - 12, brings together thousands of sustainability champions from around the world to share ideas and be inspired by sustainability leaders. Register before May 31 to take advantage of early bird prices.
Call for Abstracts: Sustainability and Social Science Research Symposium
The Sustainability and Social Science Research Symposium, May 17-19, 2017 at University of Michigan, aims to document and disseminate the wealth of experiences on sustainability and social science research by providing social science researchers focusing on sustainability an opportunity to present and discuss their work (e.g. empirical work, case studies, teaching and learning innovations, applied projects). Part of Springer's World Sustainability Series, a peer-reviewed book titled “Handbook of Sustainability and Social Science Research” will be published, with all accepted papers. Deadline for abstracts is May 30.
AASHE Member Discount: $50 Off Green Sports Alliance Summit
AASHE members can secure a $50 discount to the Green Sports Alliance Summit happening from June 28-30 in Houston, Texas. The annual Green Sports Alliance Summit is the world’s largest and most influential gathering for the sports community to unite around sustainability. The event brings together more than 800 industry stakeholders to learn and share better practices and the latest innovations in greening operations, advancing the supply chain and engaging fans. Be sure to register by June 27 for the best price.
AASHE Member Discount: 25% Off Sustainability Culture Indicator Survey
Developed in 2011, the Sustainability Culture Indicator (SCI) is a ready-made online survey for measuring the key elements of sustainability in organizational culture. AASHE member institutions can now receive a 25 percent discount on implementation of the SCI. Offer expires April 2017.
Virtual Climate Change Conference: Views from the Humanities
The Environmental Humanities Initiative at the University of California at Santa Barbara is currently hosting an online climate change conference that approaches the issue of climate change from the perspective of the humanities, rather than from that of the sciences and also in an attempt to host a zero emissions academic conference. The digital approach hosts conference keynotes, guest speakers, presentations and Q&As on its website. The conference talks and Q&A are hosted on the website, YouTube and SoundCloud and will be available until May 24.
