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New ‘Lights Out’ campaign stickers a reminder to save electricity
The stickers will read: “Steppin’ out? Lights out! Help save juice in the ‘Cuse.”
SU’s use of sustainable transportation grew last year
Use of more sustainable transportation modes is growing on campus.
SU Showcase to feature University’s first rain garden
Syracuse University will soon install its first rain garden to enhance campus sustainability by reducing stormwater runoff from Waverly parking lot.
SYRFILM presents: ‘Save the Planet with Alec Loorz’
Alec Loorz, founder of Kids vs. Global Warming, will be in Syracuse as the guest of the Syracuse International Film Festival on Friday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at The Palace Theatre.
Sheraton Syracuse University receives green award
The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center has received the 2010 Good Earthkeeping Award from the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association (NYSH&TA) for successfully implementing many green initiatives.
Nominations sought for SU Showcase fellows
This year’s SU Showcase, restructured and focused on the theme of sustainability, is seeking student fellows to present their academic work during the upcoming April 19 event.
EPA associate administrator Heinzerling to visit Syracuse March 5
On Friday, March 5, the Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) will host a presentation by Lisa Heinzerling, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation.
Syracuse University again recognized as top green power partner
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has again recognized Syracuse University for its significant green power purchases.
Sustainability expert Alex Steffen to speak March 2 as part of the University Lectures series
Steffen will speak on “Worldchanging: A User’s Guide.”
SU concentrates phone book distribution based on sustainable practices
In an effort to reduce paper waste on campus and in support of the University’s Climate Action Plan, Syracuse University has modified the protocol for the annual distribution of Verizon telephone directories to its on-campus departments.