Sustainability News

Sustainability is central to the mission and strategic plan of ʹڲַ, and we're proud of the many ways our campus community has effected positive change in the world we all share.

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‘Write Like a Girl’ at Fringe Showcased Strong Female Voices

At the Rochester Fringe Festival earlier this fall, Arianna Miller ‘18, Isabel Owen ‘19, Jennifer Galvao ’19, and…

Allegheny Reservoir
‘Lake of Betrayal’ Screening and Q&A with Filmmakers at Riviera     

Lake of Betrayal, a documentary that explores the history of Kinzua Dam and its effect on the Seneca Indians whose…

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ʹڲַ Facilities and Campus Construction Embrace Sustainability

ʹڲַ demonstrates a commitment to building a community that uses resources responsibly through our…

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The Princeton Review Recognizes ʹڲַ for Environmental Responsibility

The State University of New York at ʹڲַ has been named among the most environmentally responsible colleges in…

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ʹڲַ Celebrates Campus Sustainability Month

October is Sustainability Month and the College and campus community is hosting a variety of lectures, workshops and…

Bill McKibben
Well-Known Environmental Activist Bill McKibben to Deliver Harding Lecture Sept. 30

Author and environmental activist Bill McKibben will deliver the 2017 Walter Harding Lecture Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. in…

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Storytelling Map Shares How ʹڲַ Leads Sustainability Action as a Participant in a U.N. Effort

As a participant of the U.N. Global Compact, ʹڲַ has joined world leaders at the United Nations in adopting…

David O. Carpenter
Impact of Chemical Use Topic of President's Sustainability Lecture

David O. Carpenter will deliver “Is the human race sustainable after the age chemicals?” on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 2:…

Colleen Bonadonna '93 gives the polio vaccine to children.
Colleen Bonadonna '93: On the Front Lines of Eradicating Polio

Bonadonna has made the elimination of the virus her personal mission, leading education and advocacy efforts for…

Speech Buddies SoJin Lee '17 and Emily Rogers '17
Speech Buddies Bridge the Language and Culture Gap

Emily Rogers ’17 and SoJin Lee ’17 developed a friendship through the Speech Buddies program, where Emily helped…

Two students learn to make thread in Ghana.
Courses Explore Global Health and Development in Ghana

This summer, 26 students explored health, environment, education and economics for four weeks this summer, all…

Randy French '83 on a boat in Antarctica
Alumnus Science Educator Expands Field Experience in Antarctica

Randy French ’83, a science teacher at ʹڲַ Central School, also journeyed to Antarctica last year, made possible…