Nestled in the north woods of Wisconsin a few hundred meters to Lake Superior and the town of Ashland, lies Northland College. I took a tour a few weeks ago with Clare Hintz, coordinator of campus sustainability for Northland College and its Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute. The college aims “by academic excellence and sustainable practice, […]

Last week, I got to participate in AASHE’s Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop held at San Diego State University. AASHE hosts this energizing two-day workshop for faculty and staff in higher ed. twice a year with the help and talents of Peggy Barlett from Emory University and Geoff Chase from San Diego State University. […]

Today and tomorrow is the 2008 Virtual Energy Forum.
This free, online-only event features:

Live streaming video presentations from energy thought leaders, including Leith Sharp, Director of the Harvard Green Campus Initiative, and Mary Jensen, Keene State’s Sustainability Coordinator.
A virtual exhibit floor with booths from leading energy efficiency and renewable energy businesses as well as related nonprofits […]

The 2008 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit just wrapped up and I’m excited to present the voices of some of the signatories who were present. Venturing into the world of podcast recordings, I attempted to catch some of these busy Presidents and Chancellors in between panel sessions, meals and any spare moment […]

 

 President Thomashow, Unity College: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (51)

 

 President Brennemen, Goshen College: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (26)

 

 President Pfeiffer, Warren Wilson College: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (22)

 

 Chancellor Johnson, University of Minnesota Morris: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (32)

 

 Chancellor Spangler, Houston Comunity College: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (38)

AASHE is currently at the ACUPCC Leadership Summit in Grand Rapids Michigan and we have partnered with Grand Rapids Community College to record and post panel presentations on You Tube. Even if you can’t be here you can still watch and hear what is happening. Below is a quick compilation of some presentations. All videos […]

I’m pleased to announce that AASHE is kicking off a new interview series with sustainability leaders from campuses, businesses, and non-profit organizations that are taking the lead in advancing sustainability in higher education. Our inaugural interview is with Susan Kidd, the Director of Sustainability at Agnes Scott College. Susan became the first director of sustainability […]