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November 16, 2022
One day remains to register for Rare’s Behavior-Centered Design for the Environment workshop. This three-hour workshop on Nov. 17 will assist participants in expanding their behavior change for sustainability toolkit by taking a deep dive into key steps of the behavior-centered design journey. The deadline to register is Nov. 17 at noon Eastern.
News of the Week
AASHE Announces the 2022 Sustainability Award Finalists
AASHE recently released the 28 finalists selected for this year’s Sustainability Awards. Selected from more than 430 submissions, the finalists represent high-impact sustainability projects, pioneering research, and student leadership. A ceremony will be held on Dec. 8 to announce the winners across all 12 categories.
U Pittsburgh Signs PPA for 20 MW Solar Farm
The new power purchase agreement secures for the university 100 percent of the electricity and renewable energy credits produced by a local 20 megawatt solar farm. The solar farm is expected to be operational in mid-2023.
Academics
Virginia Commonwealth U Launches Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment
Syracuse U Receives $2.7M for Research Initiatives to Help Address Racial Wealth Gap
Engagement
Syracuse U Partners to Expand Clean Energy Research and Engagement
Operations
U Pennsylvania Offsets Carbon Emissions From Air Travel
Reuters Investigates Pollution From Campus Power Plants
Brookdale CC Installs 5.4 MW of Solar Parking Canopies
Princeton U Debuts Inaugural Electric Bus
Montreal Polytechnic Initiates Carbon Footprint Labels for Food
Raritan Valley CC Earns River-Friendly Certification
Marquette U Becomes Water Steward Verified
Planning & Administration
Oberlin College Divests From Fossil Fuels
U Victoria Publishes Sustainability Plan
U Glasgow Releases Carbon Management Plan
Brown U Commits to All-Union Labor for Projects Over $25M
Oregon Institute Technology Receives Research Award for Racial Equity
Washington State U Student Workers Vote to Unionize
Roger Williams U Achieves STARS Bronze
Thompson Rivers U Renews STARS Platinum
U College Cork Achieves STARS Gold
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Opportunities
2022 AASHE Sustainability Awards Ceremony
On Dec. 8 from noon to 1:00 p.m. Eastern, AASHE is hosting a live reveal of the 2022 AASHE Sustainability Award winners. From over 430 applications and nominations, the 12 winners represent global sustainability leadership from Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Fiji, Kenya, Switzerland, United States and Wales.
AASHE Workshop: Building a Curriculum Development Program: The Piedmont/Ponderosa Model
This curriculum development workshop, happening for two hours each day on Jan. 5 and 12, 2023, will provide faculty leaders with the knowledge, materials and strategies to adapt the Piedmont/Ponderosa model of sustainability across the curriculum at their institutions. Activities will explore the pace, timing, funding, staffing and philosophy behind the unique aspects of the workshop model. The registration deadline is Jan. 3, 2023.
Request for Comment: AASHE STARS 3.0: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As part of the development process for the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) 3.0, AASHE is seeking public comment on a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion section slated for inclusion in the new version (projected release is currently fourth quarter of 2023). AASHE encourages feedback from stakeholders who may have relevant expertise or interest in participating. Public comment is open through Dec. 31.
Request for Comment: AASHE STARS 3.0: Wellbeing & Work
As part of the development process for the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) 3.0, AASHE is seeking public comment on a Wellbeing & Work section slated for inclusion in the new version (projected release is currently fourth quarter of 2023). AASHE encourages feedback from stakeholders who may have relevant expertise or interest in participating. Public comment is open through Dec. 31.
Online Certificate on Education for Sustainable Development
This online program, offered by Earth Charter International, is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to deepen their understanding, knowledge and skills to integrate Education for Sustainable Development and education for global citizenship into classrooms and curricula. It runs from Jan. 18 through June 28, 2023.
AASHE Member Discount: 15% Off Sustainability and Climate Change Journal Subscription
AASHE members are entitled to a 15 percent discount off the regular, full subscription rate for an online institutional subscription to Sustainability & Climate Change, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to sustainability, sustainable development and climate change.
AASHE Member Discount: 10% Off Climate Change & Health Certificate
Students, staff and faculty at AASHE member institutions are eligible for a 10 percent discount on an 18-week online certificate through Yale University’s School of Public Health that teaches about tools to address the health impacts of climate change.
New Resources
Introduction to Responsible Investing Academic Research
Produced by Principles for Responsible Investment, this guide features academic resources on responsible investment, evidence on environmental, social and governance indicators, and financial performance and academic tools.
Events
AASHE Webinar: An Accessible Roadmap to Healthy Indoor Air Quality
Nov. 16, 2022 (2 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern) – Online
Metrics to Assess Progress on Decarbonization Webinar
Nov. 23, 2022 (Noon Eastern) – Online
AASHE Webinar: Guidance for the Sustainable Procurement of Laboratory Supplies
Nov. 30, 2022 (2 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern) – Online
Community Conversations Series: Retrocommissioning
Nov. 30, 2022 (2:00 p.m. Eastern) – Online
Dec. 1, 2022 – Online
AASHE Webinar: Overcoming Your Barriers to Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Dec. 14, 2022 (2 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern) – Online
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Jobs & Internships
Emory University
Duke University
Director of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
Goucher College
Energy & Sustainability Analyst
California State University, Chico
Energy & Sustainability Analyst
California State University, Northridge
Kent State University
Climate Scenario Planning Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Wyoming
Sustainability Reporting & Communications Manager
University of Calgary
Northern Arizona University
Engineering for One Planet Network Manager
Engineering for One Planet
Harvard University
Sustainability Assistant Professor
Hofstra University
Sustainability Management Assistant Professor
California State University, Northridge
Integrative, Religious & Intercultural Studies Faculty (Environmental & Sustainability Studies)
Grand Valley State University
Indigenous Food Systems Faculty
University of South Dakota
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