Sustainability News

Sustainability is central to the mission and strategic plan of »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·, and we're proud of the many ways our campus community has effected positive change in the world we all share.

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

Randy French ’83, a science teacher at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Central School, also journeyed to Antarctica last year, made possible…

Jessica Kroenert '15 in her Senegalese village.
Peace Corps Champions: A Tradition of Service, Excellence

»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· is ranked 14th nationwide for alumni currently serving in the Peace Corps. We explore why so many make the…

Ray Rizzo '15 with teachers he works with in Nicaragua.
Peace Corps Voices: Ray Rizzo '15, »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·'s Newest Volunteer

My name is Ray Rizzo and I am a Peace Corps volunteer. This is the first time I have actually said (or typed) that…

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Students Earned Prestigious Global and National Awards

This summer, Annie Renaud ’19 and Alex McGrath ’17 are living with host families in Russia, immersed in the culture…

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Rochester City School District Students Exploring the Road to Mars at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Camp

Could students from the Rochester City School District (RCSD) be instrumental in NASA’s goal to send humans to Mars…

»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· students in chemistry lab
Sleeping Sickness Grant Will Benefit Student Research

Kevin Militello, professor of biology, has been awarded a grant of nearly $460,000 from the National Institute of…

Dan DeZarn talks to CAS employees as they process garlic scapes in the kitchen.
Garlic Harvest Used for Luncheons and Training

Last week, »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· chefs prepared potato salad for an employee year-end luncheon with garlic scapes harvested from…

Students and professors studying a white oak
Geography Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Study Oak Forests

Geography faculty members David Robertson and Stephen Tulowiecki ’09, have received an NSF grant to study 200 years…

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Student Recycling Benefits Goodwill

As part of its environmental sustainability efforts, the Center for Community expanded its student recycling program…

»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· teacher Randy French '83 in Antarctica on a boat.
Educator Randy French '83 Goes on National Geographic Journey to Antarctica

Randy French '83, a science teacher at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Central School, journeyed to Antarctica last year, made possible by a…

Fruiting mistletoe plant
Mistletoe Research May Keep You Healthy

New research by Suann Yang, assistant professor of biology, examines the interactions of mistletoe, a parasitic…

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Education Student Involves Holy Childhood Students in Recycling Project

A childhood/special education major's class project on Earth Day resulted in a group of children learning about how…