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Extreme Ice Survey Director James Balog will offer insights on climate change during March 8 University Lecture
James Balog, photographer and director of the Extreme Ice Survey, will share his stunning images of climate change in high definition projection during the next University Lectures presentation at Syracuse University on Tuesday, March 8. Balog’s presentation will begin at…
Connective Corridor construction includes tree removal and replanting, stormwater management
In preparation for construction this spring and summer along the Connective Corridor, approximately 67 trees, which are dying, damaged or past their useful life, will be taken down along University Avenue and East Genesee Street in the coming weeks. The…
Driscoll discusses historical changes, restoration of Florida Everglades
Charles Driscoll, University Professor of Environmental Systems at the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) at Syracuse University, offered a look at the historical changes of the Florida Everglades along with an overview of the ongoing restoration program and challenges associated with its implementation.
SU Showcase Fellows applications sought; funding available for ‘green’ projects
Seed money is available for students looking to present their sustainability-related projects and research at SU Showcase, the campuswide day-long celebration that will transform Schine Student Center into a “green museum” of student ideas on Monday, May 2. Syracuse University…
Sustainable Enterprise Partnership announces 2011 Fetner Visiting Sustainability Leader
The Sustainable Enterprise Partnership (SEP) announces that Magali Delmas, professor of management at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and UCLA Anderson School of Management, will be the SEP’s 2011 Fetner Visiting Sustainability Leader. As one of the nation’s…
University concentrates Verizon directory distribution based on sustainable practices
In a continuing effort to reduce paper waste on campus and in support of the University’s Climate Action Plan, the Verizon telephone directories (Super Yellow Pages) will not be delivered in bulk to University buildings or departments.
Green Project Exchange to help NYS communities share ‘green’ best practices
For communities who want to “go green,” it can be nearly impossible to know where to start: what is the best solution for environmental problems? How do you know it will work? Where can you find funding for the project?…
NWSI hosts Dec. 16 open house to celebrate renovation of first large-scale commercial/residential project
The Near Westside Initiative (NWSI) will host a holiday celebration and open house on Thursday, Dec. 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. to celebrate the completed renovation of the former Lincoln Supply Warehouse, now called the Lincoln Building. The event will take…
SU Showcase 2011 gearing up to celebrate sustainability again
Organizers of SU Showcase, the campus-wide day-long celebration devoted to student research, discovery and creativity, are calling on Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students and faculty to help make the spring event an exciting forum…
VPA’s Sayler and Morris deepen understanding of climate change, promote global sustainability through Canary Project
In 2006, Susannah Sayler and Edward Morris, both current faculty members in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, set out to create an initiative that would use photography as a medium to illustrate landscapes throughout the world where…