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April 19 Randy Olson lecture and film screening part of SU Showcase
Author and “scientist-turned-filmmaker” Randy Olson will visit Syracuse University on Monday, April 19, to give a lecture and participate in a screening of his latest movie.
SU Showcase Fellows’ presentations and other events set for April 19
A total of 40 Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students have been selected SU Showcase fellows and will present their sustainability-related academic projects on Monday, April 19.
SU’s first rain garden built
It’s ready for its unveiling during SU Showcase April 19.
Student video contest offers chance to win recycling bins for SU
The New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) and Alcoa are sponsoring a “College Recycling Video Contest” to encourage recycling on campuses.
New ‘Lights Out’ campaign stickers a reminder to save electricity
The stickers will read: “Steppin’ out? Lights out! Help save juice in the ‘Cuse.”
SU’s use of sustainable transportation grew last year
Use of more sustainable transportation modes is growing on campus.
SU Showcase to feature University’s first rain garden
Syracuse University will soon install its first rain garden to enhance campus sustainability by reducing stormwater runoff from Waverly parking lot.
SYRFILM presents: ‘Save the Planet with Alec Loorz’
Alec Loorz, founder of Kids vs. Global Warming, will be in Syracuse as the guest of the Syracuse International Film Festival on Friday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at The Palace Theatre.
Sheraton Syracuse University receives green award
The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center has received the 2010 Good Earthkeeping Award from the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association (NYSH&TA) for successfully implementing many green initiatives.
Nominations sought for SU Showcase fellows
This year’s SU Showcase, restructured and focused on the theme of sustainability, is seeking student fellows to present their academic work during the upcoming April 19 event.