Sustainability News

Sustainability is central to the mission and strategic plan of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ, 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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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Offers New Sustainability Major

The College is offering students the opportunity to pursue a Sustainability Studies major through the Department of…

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Campus Sustainability Awards Given

The President's Commission on Sustainability recently honored members of the campus community for their efforts to…

Manuela L. Picq, professor of International Relations at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Video: Importance of Indigenous Communities in Fighting Climate Change

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó recently hosted the Kenneth Roemer Lecture on World Affairs, featuring Manuela L. Picq, a professor of…

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Earns U.S. Green Schools Award

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó recently earned a 2020 Green Schools Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the sustainability…

Campus community members gather at the ISC during a climate change rally.
College Senate Seeks SUNY Fossil Fuel Divestment

The College Senate passed a resolution on March 30, urging SUNY to demand that its financial service…

A student waters a plant in the eGarden in a file photo.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Joins Global University Coalition for Sustainability

In the college's ongoing commitment to sustainability, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó is now a signatory member of the University Global…

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American Rock Salt Lecture Features the Galapagos Islands

This year's American Rock Salt Lecture will feature a presentation by Karen Harpp, a Colgate University professor…

Manuela L. Picq
Roemer Lecture Focuses on Importance of Indigenous Peoples in Water and Climate Solutions

The annual Kenneth Roemer Lecture on World Affairs at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ.

Dana Veron '95 adjusts equipment in Antarctica.
Rising Temps at the Bottom of the World

Research in Antarctica by climate scientist Dana Veron '95 has implications for people around the globe.

Pawpaw fruit
Research Can Help Pawpaws Gain New Ground

There are only 20 known locations of the pawpaw tree in NYS, virtually all are in WNY. In a recent article,…

A student waters plants in the eGarden. (Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ/Keith Walters '11)
Sustainability Month Concludes with Conservation Lecture

The campus community has been celebrating Sustainability Month with lectures from local experts, volunteer work days…

Gayle Schueller '87
3M Leader to Deliver President's Lecture on Sustainability

Gayle Schueller ’87, vice president and chief sustainability officer at 3M, will deliver the 7th President’s…