http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfmA monthly update from the Office of Sustainability for the Santa Clara University community. Can't read it all in one sitting? Come back to this month's Sustainability Update in the left-hand navigation at Sustainability at SCU. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:40:47 PSTlcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:07:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5962Straddling bales of hay and munching on organic snacks, nearly 70 students, faculty and staff suggested ideas for Santa Clara's community garden at a design party led by landscape architect Al Green. The Oct. 23 event kicked off a new academic year planning and planting at the now-empty space one block north of campus.sustainabilitintern@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5962Program Highlightshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5962Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:06:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5959Sustainability-related news happening on campus and in the community. This month's news includes: Walk on the Earth, Live with the Sky, Campus Sustainability Day, Environmental Ethics Fellow Selected, Sustainable Data Center Award, and Art About Water.sustainabilityintern@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5959Newshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5959Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:05:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5960Sustainability-related events happening on campus and in the community. This month's events include: Waste Characterization, SF Green Festival, Compost Theme Song Contest, and the Santa Clara County Master Composter Program.sustainabilityintern@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5960Eventshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5960Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:04:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5958Senior Betsy Purner has her finger on the pulse of Santa Clara's social justice scene. In fact, the San Diego native and environmental science and religious studies double major credits her interest in social issues with an increasing awareness of environmental stewardship and sustainability.sustainabilityintern@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5958Profileshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5958Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:03:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5957Facts about SCU's sustainability initiatives. This month: Leavey Event Center.sustainabilityintern@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5957Did You Know?http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5957Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:02:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5955This month's edition of "What Can I do?" is inspired by Santa Clara University's Solar Decathlon Team, whose Refract House recently won third place in the 2009 competition in Washington DC. sustainabilityintern@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5955What Can I Do?http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5955Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5954If you are not a student, faculty, or staff member at SCU and wish to receive future Sustainability Updates, please click here to join our e-mail list.sustainabilityintern@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5954http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5954Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:39:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5746Through collaboration with Dining Services, the Weekend & International MBA Program came up with a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution: all new students in the program receive reusable stainless steel water bottles.lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5746Program Highlightshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5746Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:28:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5745Sustainability-related news and events happening on campus and in the community. This month's news includes: the Solar Decathlon, Leadership & Social Justice Conference, Campus Sustainability Week, and more!lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5745Events,Newshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5745Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:25:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5744Junior Kadee Mardula is involved in many clubs, organizations, and committees on campus - many of them sustainability oriented.lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5744Profileshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5744Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:21:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5743Santa Clara University began composting food waste and biocompostable serviceware in May 2009.lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5743Did You Know?http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5743Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:20:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5742Tips about ways to reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect for Halloween.lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5742What Can I Do?http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5742Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:17:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5741If you are not a student, faculty, or staff member at SCU and wish to receive future Sustainability Updates, please click here to join our e-mail list.lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5741http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5741Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:04:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5509If you would like a green career, you need to flesh out what exactly you are interested in. Perhaps it is working outdoors, for a nonprofit, or as an environmental lobbyist. Students are very much encouraged to visit, call, or email the Career Center with questions of any sort. There are plenty of resources available to SCU students. Take advantage of them!lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5509Program Highlightshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5509Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:03:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5497Sustainability-related news and events happening on campus and in the community. This month's news includes: Swig's new windows, phone directory opt-out, the Library book sale, and more!lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5497News,Eventshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5497Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:02:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5510Junior Allison Kopf has served as the Project Manager for the Solar Decathlon Team since her freshman year at Santa Clara University. Kopf emphasizes that every aspect of the Refract House, down the micro-level, is student run. lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5510Profileshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5510Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:01:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5495Tips about ways to reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect for back to school.lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5495What Can I Do?http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5495Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5494If you are not a student, faculty, or staff member at SCU and wish to receive future Sustainability Updates, please click here to join our e-mail list.lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5494http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5494Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:05:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sts/gsbi/socialentrepreneurs/2009.cfmSocial benefit entrepreneurs present their business plans on Thursday, August 27. Learn more about the Center for Science, Technology, and Society's Global Social Benefit Incubator.lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5379Program Highlightshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5379Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:03:00 PSThttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5377Sustainability-related news and events happening on campus and in the community. This month's news includes: the Sustainable Living Council, the Graduation Pledge, climate neutrality action plan, and more!lcromwell@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability)http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5377News,Eventshttp://www.scu.edu/sustainability/update.cfm?c=5377