AASHE Bulletin – March 27th edition

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March 27, 2018
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News of the Week
U Hawai’i Maui College to Generate 100% of Energy Needs with Onsite Solar
A new solar photovoltaic system coupled with battery storage will be capable of eliminating the campus’ fossil fuel-based energy use when it becomes operational in 2019. The project is part of a partnership with Johnson Controls and Pacific Current that will also allow four UH community college campuses on Oʻahu to significantly reduce their fossil fuel consumption through the combination of solar shade canopies, distributed energy storage and energy efficiency measures.
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Arizona State U Partners with MLB to Reduce Waste at Baseball Games
Major League Baseball and the university’s School of Sustainability recently announced that a group of eleven ASU undergraduate and graduate students will analyze the waste stream and operations at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the Spring Training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Students will test and implement zero waste strategies with the overarching goals of reducing landfill impact, increasing operational efficiencies and improving the fan experience across all Cactus League ballparks.
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Public Engagement Resources
McGill U Bans Sale of Bottled Water on Campus
On the eve of World Water Day 2018, McGill has announced that it will phase out the sale of single-use bottled water over the coming year. By May 1, 2019, non-carbonated water will no longer be sold in retail and vending machine locations on the downtown and Macdonald campuses. The university also plans to work with event organizers to reduce the use of bottled water at McGill events.
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Water Resources
Academics
U California Los Angeles to Offer Bachelors Degree in Climate Science
U Florida Launches Center for Public Interest Communications
Cornell U Establishes Center for Health Equity
UNESCO Designates Chair of Global Understanding for Sustainability at University of Jena
Fordham U and SASB to Develop Sustainability Accounting Education Program
Engagement
U Colorado Boulder to Assist City With Climate Justice & Conservation Work
Operations
Eight Hong Kong Institutions Launch ‘Skip the Straw’ Initiative
Cornell U Adopts New Standards for Healthy Dining
Radford U Receives LEED Gold on Three Residence Halls
Gustavus Adolphus College Renovation Receives LEED Gold Certification
U Virginia Launches ‘Shut the Sash’ Competition
Elon U Earns LEED Silver on Schar Hall & Steers Pavilion
Georgetown U Begins Dockless Bikesharing Program
East Carolina U Launches Dockless Bikesharing Program
Planning & Administration
U Bristol Strengthens Divestment Commitment
College of the Holy Cross to Phase Out Knight Mascot and Imagery
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Opportunities
AASHE Event: Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workshop

Designed for faculty, administrators, staff and student activists of all disciplines, this workshop aims to help participants interconnect and integrate sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion into their campus, curriculum and departments. Participants will learn about diversity and sustainability models from Bemidji State University, North Hennepin Community College, and the University of Minnesota. The deadline to register is June 8.

Deadline Approaching: Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop at Dickinson College

Dickinson College invites faculty from other colleges and universities to participate in its Valley & Ridge Faculty Development Workshop, which focuses on integrating social, economic and/or environmental sustainability into new and existing courses across the curriculum. The deadline to register is March 31. Dickinson College is one of 13 regional AASHE Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum.

EPA Pollution Prevention Grant

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites colleges and universities to apply for an EPA Pollution Prevention grant. The grant aims to provide technical assistance about source reduction techniques and to identify, develop, document and share pollution prevention best management practices and innovations. The deadline to apply is April 26.

Sunrise Semester 2018

The Sunrise Movement is recruiting at least 100 young people to serve for a six-month stint as full-time volunteer organizers from June through the election in November. After a one-week bootcamp at the beginning of summer 2018, organizers will fan out to one of five politically significant states to investigate the impact of big oil on elections, challenge political candidates to refuse donations from fossil fuel executives, and endorse and campaign for specific candidates at the local, state and federal levels.

Focus Climate Gap Year

Focus is a hands-on leadership program for young people interested in immersing themselves in climate impacts and solutions, and launching their own academic, personal and professional paths toward action. Participants may be eligible for up to 18 credits each semester through Portland State University.

Citizens’ Climate International Conference & Lobby Day Student Scholarships

Interested students can apply for a $250 or $500 stipend to attend the Citizens’ Climate International Conference and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., from June 10-12. The Diversity Scholarship is open to people of color. The Conservative Scholarship is open to anyone identifying politically right of center. The deadline to apply is April 15.

The Green Program

The Green Program is an experiential education and workforce development program for young leaders in sustainable development. The organization has introduced a model for education abroad that provides purposeful, hands-on industry exposure. As commitment partners to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the accredited program aims to expose students to sustainability challenges and initiatives around the world.

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New Resources
New Campus Sustainability Hub Resources

The Campus Sustainability Hub is a one-stop shop for AASHE members to access toolkits and resource collections in all aspects of sustainability in higher education. With advanced search filtering, this key member benefit is designed to facilitate information sharing between campuses and organizations. Recently added journal articles include:

Events
AASHE Webinar: Reducing Electricity Use in Campus Residence Halls
March 28, 2018 (3:00 p.m. Eastern) – Online
Bringing LCA Into the Classroom: Analyzing Fuel Carbon Footprints
April 9, 2018 (1:00 p.m. Eastern) – Online
AASHE Webinar: Training in Environmental Policy Advocacy During Challenging Times
April 11, 2018 (3:00 p.m. Eastern) – Online
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Jobs & Internships
Membership Operations Coordinator
AASHE
Education Intern
AASHE
Resources Intern
AASHE
Sustainability Paraprofessional
Colorado College
MIT Office of Sustainability Summer Fellowships
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Post-Doctoral Associate, Life Cycle Analysis of Building
NC State University
Assistant Director, Outreach & Engagement
The Pennsylvania State University
Director of Parking & Transportation
University of Oregon
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