Shades of Green makes NWF Best Practices in Sustainability

The multi-faceted Shades of Green symposium has been selected by the National Wildlife Federation as a best practice in campus sustainability.  Dr. Dee Sams and others are to be congratulated for putting together an outstanding educational program, and for receiving such a high honor from one of the country’s leading environmental organizations! You can seeContinue reading “Shades of Green makes NWF Best Practices in Sustainability”

EarthWeek ’13 Schedule

EarthWeek ’13 / Student Green Fee Symposium / Shades of Green Tue  9 Apr Geography Club Movie Night “Farmageddon” http://farmageddonmovie.com/ 7-9pm, A&S 364 Wed 10 Apr Philosophy & Liberal Studies Program Movie Night “Green Fire” http://www.greenfiremovie.com/ 7-9pm, A&S 364 Thu 11 Apr Environmental Science Program Movie Night “Water Life: Water’s Pulse” http://www.questarhomevideo.com/shopexd.asp?id=1025 7-9pm, A&S 364Continue reading “EarthWeek ’13 Schedule”

New Student Group Helps Earth!

The G.I.V.E. Center has a new student organization dedicated to helping the Earth!  The Earth Action Team is a group of student, staff, and faculty volunteers willing to contribute several hours a month to help cleanup our environment and make Georgia College a better place!  The members, led by sophomore Environmental Science student Holly Nix,Continue reading “New Student Group Helps Earth!”

Georgia College Announces New Full-Time Director of Sustainability Search

In an effort to streamline sustainability efforts across campus, and respond to a demonstrated need to conserve energy and water, Georgia College has announced the creation of a new full-time position for an Assistant Director of Sustainability.  The position will be based in Plant Operations, reporting to the Facilities Director. The summary of responsibilities forContinue reading “Georgia College Announces New Full-Time Director of Sustainability Search”

Georgia College Staff and Faculty Attend GA Campus Sustainability Meeting

Georgia College was represented at this week’s first-ever meeting for University System of Georgia campus sustainability directors, held at Macon State College on Friday, June 11, 2010.  The meeting was arranged by the National Wildlife Federation, as part of their Campus Ecology program.  Over 50 attendees, representing 24 Georgia colleges and agencies, came together toContinue reading “Georgia College Staff and Faculty Attend GA Campus Sustainability Meeting”