$35.8 M in Funding Available for Climate, Energy Initiatives
The Sustainability Education & Economic Development (SEED) Center has identified nearly $35.8 million of funding for state, local and tribal governments from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Economic Development Administration (EDA), and National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) that can be used to support climate and energy initiatives including renewable energy, environmental job training and local agriculture.
AASHE Awards Application Deadline Extended to May 17
Held during the conference, the AASHE 2013 Awards ceremony will celebrate campus and student sustainability achievements in three categories. Check out new updates to this year's program including special recognition for finalists leading up to the live announcement of the award winners. The photos and stories of the top candidates will be featured on the AASHE website and in a special press release mailing. Apply by May 17.
i°Change Student Video Competition: Deadline May 15
Connect4Climate invites entries for its i°Change global student video competition. Students worldwide can create a 30-second video about climate change that tells a story to raise awareness about climate change, encourages action, and/or proposes potential solutions. Prizes include scholarships and exposure for the winning entry at the New York Film Festival. Entries due May 15.
Student, Educator Scholarships to Energypath 2013
The Sustainable Energy Fund is providing scholarships to professional educators and college students to attend the Energypath 2013 at Villanova University July 29-Aug. 2, 2013 and a pre-conference Energy Camp.
Call for Proposals: Yale Food Systems Symposium
The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies invites proposals for the Yale Food Systems Symposium in October 2013. The event will address ecological and socio-economic processes of food production, consumption, climate change and rapid urbanization through panels, working groups, roundtables, poster presentations and papers. Proposals are due by July 1.
Campus Sustainability Grants for New England Students
The 2013 New England Campus Sustainability Forum is offering mini-grants (up to $100 for each project) to student-run groups at colleges and universities in the New England region. Student groups at under-resourced institutions, minority-serving institutions, and American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) signatory institutions are strong encouraged to apply. Possible grant activities include a project that will promote and/or improve sustainability efforts on campus or a guest speaker series on sustainability/climate issues. Proposals are due May 15.
Join the SustainUS Climate Youth Delegation to COP 19
The SustainUS Agents of Change program is now accepting applications to join its youth delegation to the 19th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP 19) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Taking place Nov. 11-22, 2013 in Warsaw, Poland, COP 19 will help determine future international policy on climate change in the lead up to the next agreement in 2015. The SustainUS Agents of Change delegation will join young people across the globe who are organizing around climate change. Applications are due by May 12.
AASHE Workshop: Developing a Campus Sustainability Living Lab
Taking place June 7-9 at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, this workshop will introduce systematic efforts to break through the current curricular and operational paradigms and form a new model for both education and sustainability action—the campus living lab. Participants will leave with: a plan and a set of actions/strategies for implementing a campus living lab; a deep understanding about the underlying theory and value proposition in implementing a sustainability living lab on campus; a clear typology and definition for a living lab program and courses that increase sustainability education; a network of peers; and more. The deadline to register is April 23.
Earth Day Network Seeks 'Face of Climate Change' Submissions
The Earth Day Network is organizing a massive collection of images from around the world that show the face of climate change. Change can be negative - floods, droughts, disappearing species - but it can also be positive, like the change wrought by activists and concerned citizens who are working to protect the earth. Images will be displayed online for anyone to see and share. Upload your images to the Earth Day Network web page or email them directly to varvel@earthday.net.
Environmental Leadership Program National Fellowship
The Environmental Leadership Program is accepting applications for its 2013 National Fellowship Program. The program brings together environmental and social change leaders from academia, business, government and the non-profit sector. It offers intensive leadership training and regional networking opportunities. The application deadline is July 1, 2013.
SustainUS Climate Change Negotiations Delegation to CBD COP 19
The SustainUS Agents of Change program is now accepting applications to join the SustainUS youth delegation to the 19th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to be held in Poland in November 2013. Delegates will work with each other and with international youth in advance of the conference to educate themselves and their communities, develop policy priorities, acquire skills in effective lobbying, and engage the broader youth community in action related to international biodiversity policy. Applications are due by May 12.
Call for Proposals: Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability
The Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability invites proposals on any area of campus sustainability for its regional conference at Luther College, to be held November 8-9. The conference will celebrate sustainability success stories, work to build community, and instigate action to address the many challenges of climate change. The deadline to submit is April 26.
Deadline Extended: National Wildlife Federation 2013 Fellowships
The National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Program is seeking applications for its 2013 Campus Climate and Emerging Leaders Fellowship program. Since 2000, NWF has awarded over 150 fellowships to students across the country working on projects ranging from campus-wide energy audits to implementing sustainable forestry practices. Fellows gain practical experience in the conservation field and firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in conservation efforts. Applications will be accepted through April 14.
Mac-Gray Campus Solutions Earth Day Photo Contest
Mac-Gray Campus Solutions has opened its 2013 Earth Day Photo contest. Students are encouraged to enter the contest by submitting their most inspiring photos that capture the spirit of being green on campus for a chance to win cash prizes. The deadline for submissions is April 12.
ARAMARK, Student Conservation Association Internships
ARAMARK has partnered with the Student Conservation Association to hire 27 part- and full-time paid sustainability interns across the country starting in May. Projects will include nutrition education, sourcing local food, improving waste management practices and more.
Call for Papers: ACTS Campus Sustainability Conference
Themed “Sharing Learning: Lessons from the Sustainability Community,” the September 2013 International Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) conference invites abstracts from the sustainability community on some of the key sustainability challenges facing professionals, managers, facilities, academics and researchers. The call for presentations, papers, and posters will remain open through May.
Call for Submissions: Student Sustainability Film Festival
The Media Institute for Social Change invites submissions for its fourth annual Student Sustainability Film Festival. Students can submit short films about what their campus or community is doing to make it more sustainable for a chance to receive cash prizes and be shown at various campus and conference screenings. Entries are due by May 17.
Campus Conservation Nationals Video Contest
Campus Conservation Nationals 2013 invites students at all competing colleges and universities to enter the National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology video contest. Students may submit short videos showcasing how their campus is working to reduce energy and water consumption for a chance to win $1000 to put toward campus sustainability projects. Videos must be submitted by April 5.
Deadline Extended: AASHE 2013 Abstracts Due March 28
AASHE has extended the call for AASHE 2013 Conference & Expo presentation abstracts to March 28. Please note that this will be the only extension. AASHE is also looking for volunteer abstract reviewers to help shape the AASHE 2013 conference program. Those interested in being part of the presentation selection process can select "volunteer to be a reviewer" once they have logged into the submission site. Contact conference@aashe.org with any questions.
Focus on Energy: Start a Focus Chapter for Energy Solutions
Focus the Nation (FTN) has partnered with AASHE to offer Forums-to-Action (F2A) framework to 20 AASHE member institutions for the 2013-14 academic year. F2A creates energy solutions while developing students’ leadership skills to launch careers in energy. Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity to pilot the impact of FTN’s student engagement approach on increasing campus energy-related sustainability goals. FTN will select campuses to ensure a diversity of regions, demographics, and institutions. Contact Focus the Nation for more details.
Net Impact’s Small Steps, Big Wins Campus Challenge
The Small Steps, Big Wins Campus Challenge focuses on students doing good through a series of simple steps that collectively impact the world's social and environmental challenges. Students participating in the challenge will compete to take the most small actions and throughout the competition, the winning individuals and teams are awarded prizes.
AASHE Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop
Taking place June 27-28 in San Diego, California, this workshop is for faculty leaders of all disciplines who wish to develop or enhance curriculum change programs around sustainability on their campuses. Engaging with the philosophy of change in higher education developed through the Ponderosa Project, workshop participants will experience an intensive two days of presentations, exercises, discussions, reflection, and planning with the aim of adapting the Ponderosa Project model to their own campuses. Workshop space is limited to 35 participants. The deadline to apply is March 22 .
Student Opportunity: Focus the Nation ReCharge! Retreat
Clean energy leadership development organization Focus the Nation is accepting applications for its 2013 ReCharge! Retreat. The annual retreat brings together 20 rising clean energy leaders from across the country for one week on Mt. Hood in Oregon. Delegates explore skills that they will need to stay committed to clean energy throughout the entirety of their careers. Delegates receive support after returning while applying what they learned to their campus communities. Applications are due April 15.
AASHE 2013 Proposals Due March 21
The AASHE 2013 Conference & Expo, taking place in Nashville October 6-9, is an opportunity to share and discuss innovations, activities, frameworks, learning outcomes, tools, strategies, research, theory and leadership initiatives on the largest stage in North America for for higher education sustainability thought leadership. The call for conference abstracts closes on March 21. We are also looking for abstract reviewers! If you are interested in being part of the presentation selection process, select "volunteer to be a reviewer" once you have logged into the submission site. Contact conference@aashe.org with any questions.
Real Food Challenge Field Organizer Fellowship Program
The Real Food Challenge Field Organizer Fellowship Program is an opportunity for recent college graduates to get first hand experience as part-time organizers and food movement leaders. Through this 14-month program, fellows engage in intensive student organizing projects on a regional and national level while also honing their leadership skills and food systems knowledge through a participatory learning curriculum and engaged fellowship community. Fellows come away with direct campaign experience, new professional and movement networks and a toolbox of relevant non-profit, food movement and grassroots organizing skills. At the same time, they support important student-led efforts to shift millions of university dollars away from industrial agriculture and toward just, sustainable food enterprises. The deadline to apply is March 22.
AMS Climate Studies Diversity Project
As part of its Climate Studies Diversity Project, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) has partnered with Second Nature to introduce the AMS Climate Studies course at 100 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) over a five-year period. Through the project, MSIs are offered a five-day Implementation Workshop, an opportunity to attend the subsequent AMS Annual Meeting, course implementation assistance, and waived license fee for offering the climate course. The deadline to apply for the workshop is March 15, 2013.
Call for Case Studies on Greening Collegiate Athletics
AASHE is collaborating with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Green Sports Alliance to publish and promote case studies in greening campus sports. Please share your success stories and get recognized while helping other institutions learn from your efforts. Stories are being accepted through March 1, 2013.
Call for Presentations: AASHE 2013
AASHE is looking for presentations that will surprise, inspire, empower and motivate conference attendees into action on their campuses and surrounding communities. With this year's theme in mind, "Resiliency & Adaptation," AASHE 2013 is an opportunity to share the innovations, activities, frameworks, learning outcomes, tools, strategies, research, theory and leadership initiatives that are changing the face of sustainability in higher education. Submit your presentation by March 21. Please email Amanda at conference@aashe.org with any questions.
Focus on Energy: Start a Focus Chapter for Energy Solutions
Focus the Nation (FTN) has partnered with AASHE to offer Forums-to-Action (F2A) framework to 20 AASHE member institutions for the 2013-14 academic year. F2A creates energy solutions while developing students’ leadership skills to launch careers in energy. Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity to pilot the impact of FTN’s student engagement approach on increasing campus energy-related sustainability goals. FTN will select campuses to ensure a diversity of regions, demographics, and institutions. Contact Focus the Nation for more details.
Seeking Classroom Resources from Sustainability Champions
AASHE is seeking ideas and resources used to teach sustainability for its new Academic Commons. This resource aggregates lesson plans, syllabi, lab assignments, case studies and more in one searchable place. AASHE encourages the higher education community to help make this an invaluable resource by contributing all of the course materials or links to materials that have proved useful in educating for sustainability.
Call for Entries: Higher Education Recycling Bin Grant Program
The Coca-Cola Company and Keep America Beautiful invite entries for the 2013 Coca-Cola Recycling Bin Grant Program, which now includes a grant specifically for higher education recycling programs. Applications will be accepted through March 4, 2013.
Call for Papers: SustainUS Citizen Science Competition
U.S. students ages 13-26 are invited to submit original scientific research or position papers to the Citizen Science Technical Board for the 2013 Citizen Science paper competition. Winners will, in addition to publication, have the chance to present their work at the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. Submissions are due March 1.
U Vermont Campus Sustainability Leadership Program
The University of Vermont Continuing Education is offering a five-day Campus Sustainability Leadership Program this summer. This program will focus on the institution's role in the transformation to a sustainable future with opportunities to expand the professional network of participants and learn from leaders in the field. The program will be led by Debra Rowe, president of the U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development. The program can be taken as a professional certificate program or for three college credits.
Clean Air-Cool Planet 2013 Fellowships
Clean Air-Cool Planet is inviting applications for its 2013 Fellowships program. The 10-week, full-time summer positions pair students with real-world projects to advance innovative climate change solutions and leadership. Fellows are provided mentorship, networking opportunities and a stipend. The deadline to apply is March 1.
Renewable Energy Train-the-Trainer Academies Summer 2013
The Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technology (CERET) has announced that applications are now open for its Biofuels and Photovoltaic Summer 2013 Renewable Energy Train the Trainer Academies. These academies will give educators from across the nation hands-on renewable energy experiences taught by veteran industry installers and experts.
Call for Applications: AASHE 2013 Awards Program
For 2013, AASHE is expanding the recognition it gives to students through its annual awards program. Two student groups will be recognized for leadership to advance campus sustainability along with two student research awards. In addition, AASHE will recognize the achievements of two associate colleges and two four-year institutions. The awards will be presented during a ceremony at the AASHE 2013 conference in Nashville, TN. The deadline to apply is May 10, 2013. More information is available on the AASHE awards website.
Deadline Extended for Campus Conservation Nationals 2013
The deadline for Campus Conservation Nationals 2013 has been extended to April 5! Beginning in February, the 2013 competition will once again challenge college and university campuses to achieve the greatest electricity and water use reductions during a three-week period. During last year’s competition, participating institutions saved 1.5 million gallons of water and $158,000 in energy costs.
Call for Proposals: Cape Breton U Sustainability Conference
(Canada): The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) invites proposals for presentations at its Annual International Conference, "Sustainability: Learning to Live, Learning for Life." The main themes of this year’s conference, to be held June 20-22, 2013 at Cape Breton University, are community, learning and sustainability. Presentations can be about teaching practices, innovative programs, the physical and virtual spaces in which teaching and learning take place, educational policy, or research on teaching and learning. The deadline to submit is Feb. 1, 2013.
AASHE Seeks Nominations for Ed. & Prof Dev Steering Committee
AASHE is currently seeking campus representatives who are sustainability directors, sustainability staff and faculty to join the AASHE Education and Professional Development Steering Committee. Committee members will provide guidance and feedback on the strategic and fiscal direction of AASHE education projects, initiatives and resources supporting the advancement of sustainability in higher education. To be considered, a completed application form must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.
Call for Case Studies on Greening Collegiate Athletics
AASHE is collaborating with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Green Sports Alliance to publish and promote case studies in greening campus sports. Please share your success stories and get recognized while helping other institutions learn from your efforts. Stories are being accepted through March 1, 2013.
National Collegiate Wind Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has issued a Request for Proposals to participate in the inaugural National Collegiate Wind Competition. The competition is a forum for undergraduate college students of multiple disciplines to investigate innovative wind energy concepts; gain experience designing, building, and testing a wind turbine to perform according to a customized market data-derived business plan; and increase their knowledge of wind industry barriers.
Campus Sustainability Web Application Seeks Beta Users
Sustainability or facility managers looking for a new way to facilitate energy challenges on campus and engage students are invited to be part of Byngo's new web application beta program. Launching in February on 10 campuses, the program is designed to save energy and change behavior with or without on-site hardware.
Deadline Extended! AASHE's 2012 Sustainability Staffing Survey
AASHE is collecting information on paid sustainability positions in higher education for its biennial staffing report. Jobs at all levels are being surveyed - from program assistant to vice chancellor/VP for sustainability – and from any college or university in the U.S. and Canada. The survey and report are important vehicles for increasing understanding of the rapidly growing career field of sustainability professional in higher education, including both general sustainability staff and more focused positions such as recycling manager or curriculum development specialist. Results are frequently used by the media and by administrators, students, faculty, staff, and others. AASHE requests your help in taking the survey and distributing the survey link to all who are eligible. The deadline has been extended to January 11, 2013. Please take a moment to complete the survey.
Free Solar Consultations for AASHE Members
As part of a new collaboration with EcoMotion on AASHE’s Campus Solar PV Installations Database, AASHE members are invited to take advantage of a free solar consultation with EcoMotion’s solar advisors. EcoMotion advisors serve as a solar buyer’s representative, helping organizations navigate the process of cost-effectively purchasing solar technology, contracting installation services, negotiating financing and mitigating the risk of system underperformance.
Limited-time AASHE Discount Offer
AASHE is offering three introductory discount packages for new first-time AASHE members and STARS Participants through Jan. 31, 2013. Packages include a 10 percent discount on AASHE membership and one free AASHE 2013 conference pass, a $250 discount on STARS Registration for new first-time participants, and a 20 percent discount on AASHE membership, $400 discount on STARS registration and one free AASHE 2013 conference pass for institutions that sign-up to be a first-time AASHE member and a STARS Participant at the same time.
Focus the Nation to Host Campus Sustainability Focus Group
Focus the Nation will be hosting focus groups in January with sustainability professionals that work at higher education institutions. The sessions will focus on student engagement strategies that are used to achieve sustainability goals. Fill out this survey if you are interested in joining a focus group.
C2C Fellows Workshop
C2C Fellows weekend training workshops, sponsored by the Bard Center for Environmental Policy, focus on concrete skills development, including fundraising and communication. Graduates of the weekend workshops are eligible for partial scholarships to CEP’s masters programs in environmental policy, climate science and policy, and green business, as well as $1,000 scholarships for follow-on leadership trainings.
Calling All Academic Sustainability Superstars
Your talents, knowledge and best practices are needed to kick off AASHE's new Academic Commons! We envision the Commons as a place that will capture and share all of the amazing ideas and resources that you use in teaching sustainability -- all in one searchable place. These can be in the form of lesson plans, syllabi, power point presentations, or even a scan of the napkin where you jotted down an idea for a new course or activity. Whatever form it takes, we need your help to make this the invaluable resource we imagine it to be. Visit the Academic Commons to learn more and submit your materials.
Student Representatives Needed for Clinton Global Initiative U
AASHE has been invited to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative University 2013 on April 5-7 at Washington University in St. Louis. As a part of its participation, AASHE can reserve space for three students to represent AASHE. Students must be 18 years of age, enrolled at an AASHE member institution of higher education at the time of the meeting and be responsible for funding their participation. In addition, attendees are required to make a commitment to action. To self nominate, students wishing to represent AASHE should click here and complete the form by Dec. 18, 2012.
