Partnership responds to solar energy opportunity in American Indian Community
9/6/17
In summer 2017, 14 Penn State students, faculty and alumni traveled to Montana to install a solar energy system on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
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Penn State establishes international ties for sustainable building education
8/2/17
Representatives from Penn State at the Navy Yard recently traveled to Europe to meet with United Nations ambassadors, Irish government officials, and representatives from Ecole Polytechnique Federaler De Lausanne (EPFL) to discuss sustainable building principles and related research and educational opportunities.
On-site document shredding at Penn State Berks
8/1/17
Penn State Berks will have an on-site document shredder on campus for faculty and staff from 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Aug. 15, in the Franco Building parking lot as part of its sustainability initiatives.
Workshop provides practical science communications training for researchers
7/17/17
In order to help faculty members and researchers improve their science communication skills, the Institutes of Energy and the Environment is offering training through COMPASS, an organization that was founded to help scientists share their knowledge in a way that effectively communicates their message to the general public but doesn’t compromise the accuracy of the science. The training takes place on Oct. 4–6 and is open to Penn State faculty and graduate students. There is no cost to attend.
Student Farm to host ‘Art on the Acre’ event July 16
6/29/17
The Student Farm invites families and community members to their free “Art on the Acre” event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, located on the farm's one-acre site near the intersection of Big Hollow and Fox Hollow roads.
Student Farm and Lemont Barn to host home gardening workshop June 25
6/20/17
The Student Farm at Penn State and the Barn at Lemont are hosting a free “Tools and Techniques” home gardening workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, at the Student Farm, located at the intersection of Big Hollow and Fox Hollow roads. Topics include drip irrigation methods and weed management. There will also be demonstrations of potato hilling and tomato trellising.
Student Farm invites community to Summer Solstice Celebration on June 21
6/9/17
The Student Farm at Penn State invites all members of the community to join in celebration of the summer growing season with a “Summer Solstice Celebration” from 6 to 8 p.m. June 21 on the farm's one-acre site located near the intersection of Big Hollow and Fox Hollow roads.
Penn State backs open letter to support Paris climate agreement
6/6/17
Penn State has signed an open letter to the international community that affirms the University's commitment to support efforts to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Penn State President Eric Barron is one of more than 180 college and university presidents and chancellors, along with governors, city leaders and business heads, who signed the pledge.
Energy challenges discussed at recent conference
5/30/17
Energy leaders from around the country took part in the second annual Energy Days conference on May 22–23 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The group sought to identify and address the energy challenges facing our society.
Creating a greener future – one PawPrint at a time
5/23/17
The PawPrint, a student-centered sustainability metric, helps students at Penn State’s University Park campus understand how they can behave more sustainably by making better day-to-day choices.
Green fleet technology
5/16/17
New research at Penn State addresses the impact delivery trucks have on the environment by providing green solutions that keep costs down without sacrificing efficiency.
Cleaning this spring? Be sure to think before you toss
5/3/17
The end-of-semester Trash to Treasure indoor yard sale at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will again benefit bargain-hunters, the environment and United Way of Erie County. The sale will be held in Erie Hall on Saturday, May 13.
Smeal research reveals marketing can impact consumer eco-product purchasing
4/26/17
Putting eco-products like low-energy LED light bulbs or biodegradable paper towels in the hands of consumers represents a double-edged sword according to a forthcoming paper from the Penn State Smeal College of Business — encouraging environmentally responsible behavior in some while actually decreasing environmentally responsible behavior in others.
McNair Scholar researches sustainability abroad, inspires children locally
4/19/17
Amina Grant has spent much of her time as a Penn State undergraduate studying sustainability in the U.S., Jamaica and Peru, and using that research to make a positive impact on communities. And, other times, she has made a difference just by dressing as a superhero.
One year later: Reflecting on Penn State’s switch from coal to natural gas
4/17/17
One year ago, Penn State’s University Park campus officially switched from coal to natural gas to power and heat the buildings on campus. The anniversary gave the Office of Physical Plant’s Superintendent of Steam Services Paul Moser a chance to reflect on the University’s rich past, current achievements and its bright future.