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Dear W,
As we focus on 2020 and consider the priorities and goals for this year, we recognize the importance of continuing to strengthen our advocacy efforts; look more broadly at the definition of, and possibilities for, racial equity and social justice; and expand strategic partnerships to benefit our community. We are excited to continue working closely with our members throughout the year to address the ongoing shifts to the political landscape, sustainability demands and more.
Explore some important AASHE updates:
Governance Announcement
We are pleased to announce those who have been confirmed as part of AASHE’s 2020 governance structure.
Meet the new members of the AASHE Board of Directors:
- Audrey Jamal, Ph.D., Chief of Staff for the Office of the President at University of Guelph
- Srinivasan “Raghu” Raghavan, Sustainability Manager at the University of Missouri
- Ashwani Vasishth, Associate Professor in Sustainability, Convener of the Undergraduate Sustainability Program (BA), and Director of the Center for Sustainability at Ramapo College of New Jersey
The newly elected STARS Steering Committee members are:
- Amy Butler, Director of Sustainability at Michigan State University
- Mike Harrington, Assistant Director for the Tishman Environment and Design Center at The New School
- Tamara Wallace, Sustainability Programs Manager at California State University, Office of the Chancellor
Our Advisory Council now has more than 120 members who promote and support AASHE’s growth and development. They advise us on complex and/or specialized matters and general programmatic efforts.
#AASHE2020 Details Released
The 2020 AASHE Conference & Expo will head to Milwaukee, WI from Oct. 4 – 7 at the Wisconsin Center. This year’s theme, “Mobilizing for a Just Transition,” will focus on centering justice within this transformation and ensuring that it leaves no one behind.
Submit a proposal to share your ideas and work! Become a reviewer to learn from others! This is a great opportunity to elevate your organization and advance your professional development. From engaging attendees with your sustainability story to empower others with the tools that have helped you, your participation will create a stronger campus sustainability community. As a token of our appreciation, all accepted presenters receive a discount applicable to full conference registration. Proposals are due by Feb. 28 and will not be extended.
2019 AASHE Annual Report Released
Read the 2019 Annual Report to learn about our latest accomplishments and progress throughout the last year, including the release of STARS 2.2, improvements to our annual conference & expo, highlights from strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts, and more! Read the report.
Welcome New Members!
Please join us in welcoming our newest members:
- Comcast
- Eco-Products
- Highstead Foundation
- Kalamazoo College
- Le Moyne College
- Schneider Electric
- Tersano
- The College of New Jersey
- University of Houston – Clear Lake
Not a member? Join today to get access to invaluable resources, professional development opportunities and more! AASHE is the place for you to exchange ideas and connect with other like-minded sustainability leaders. Learn more!
Congratulations STARS Rated Institutions!
We are excited to announce the institutions who recently achieved a STARS rating!
STARS Gold
- Bucknell University
- University of Minnesota, Duluth
- Iowa State University
- The University of Texas at Dallas
STARS Silver
- University of Kentucky
STARS Bronze
- Southern New Hampshire University
AASHE’s STARS is used by hundreds of colleges and universities around the world to measure, report and strengthen their contributions to global sustainability.
Upcoming Events
Partner Event: Recyclemania (1/19 – 3/28)
RecycleMania: Campus Race to Zero Waste is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. Register today.
Webinar: ESD for 2030: The Future Depends On Us! (1/22 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET)
This webinar will highlight how the new UN decade “ESD for 2030” calls on educators to achieve the SDGs. Register today.
Webinar: STARS 2.2 Data Quality Boot Camp (1/29 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET)
STARS Version 2.2 data accuracy tips & resources will be presented to help you submit a high-quality report before the March 2020 data sharing deadline. Register today.
Partner Event: 2020 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit (2/23 – 2/25)
The Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit, presented by Second Nature and the Intentional Endowments Network, is an opportunity for the higher education sector to take stock of its own progress and explore ways to scale local climate leadership to meet the global goals by working across institutions and across sectors. Register today.
Partner Event: WOHESC (3/2 – 3/3)
The Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) is organized around the theme Root Causes and Positive Actions, to focus on the underlying causes of sustainability challenges and positive actions to address them while simultaneously intersecting with diversity, equity and inclusion. Anyone in the AASHE network is eligible to receive a 30 percent discount on registration.
Partner Event: Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference (3/20 – 3/22)
Head to Pasadena, CA to learn from movement leaders and industry experts driving social innovation and sustainability. Register today.
AASHE Staff on the Move
AASHE’s Executive Director, Meghan Fay Zahniser, will attend GreenBiz20 from Feb. 4 – 6 and Second Nature’s Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit from Feb. 23 – 25. Meghan is excited to connect and exchange ideas with other sustainable business leaders.
Attending either event? Find Meghan and say hello!
2020 Higher Education Sustainability Staffing Survey
Participate in the 2020 Higher Education Sustainability Staffing Survey! This survey will examine the nature of sustainability positions at colleges and universities. Results from this anonymous survey will be shared in a publication later this year!
Your participation is vital in order to examine the higher education sustainability industry at-large. Please complete the 20-minute survey by Feb. 14.
AASHE Member Discount Offer
As a result of an agreement between AASHE and the U.K.’s Environmental Association of Universities & Colleges (EAUC), AASHE members can gain access to Member-only resources on the EAUC website. Find details on how to access these resources by visiting the Campus Sustainability Hub.
Check out all of the exclusive AASHE member discounts!
Sustainability: The Journal of Record Releases New Edition
This issue features articles with titles such as “Opportunities and Benefits of a University-Based Weatherization Assistance Program: The Case of Furman University’s Community Conservation Corps,” “Weaving Equity and Sustainability into the Fabric of Higher Education: The University of Utah Experience,” and “Mapping and Scoping of the World Concepts to the Sustainable Development Goals: The First Review.” Read the latest edition!*
*Available to Sustainability: The Journal of Record subscribers only.
Sincerely,
Andrea
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Andrea Huggins
Programs Marketing Manager
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
www.aashe.org | andrea.huggins@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 123
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