The University at Albany is a higher education institution striving to become a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability.
$100K Grant Supports UAlbany's Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 6, 2009) -- The University at Albany has received a $97,290 grant from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to identify commuter vehicle patterns of students, faculty and staff and research alternative modes of transportation. The University will evaluate transportation flow to and from campus in an effort to reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as develop new transit recommendations. Read more.
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ResLife and the Office of Environmental Sustainability presents: Environmental Sustainability House
This is a themed house centered on promoting environmental awareness and practices. It
consists of a group of students who share a common vision to raise the consciousness of the
student body, communicate the importance of environmental conservation and model best
practices towards sustainability. Find out more at the Department of Residential Life themed housing page
UAlbany partners with National Grid for lecture by leading environmental activist Denis Hayes, coordinator of first Earth Day
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 9, 2009) -- The University at Albany announced today that it reduced energy costs by $280,000 as a result of its winter Intersession and Fall Energy Savings initiatives. The announcement was made at a lecture by leading environmental activist Denis Hayes, coordinator of first Earth Day in 1970. Read more.
UAlbany Students Compete in Building DashboardŽ Competition
Students Jovan Starks and Cleon Grey produced and directed a video broadcasted on YouTube showcasing energy conservation activities that occur on campus. The video was submitted into a competition held by Lucid Design Group, Inc. with the intentions to win a Building DashboardŽ system for the university.
Change a Light Campaign making progress
University ResLife Staff have thus far distributed 1,300 13-watt CFL bulbs to students living in residence halls. Residential Assistants participating in the campaign have tracked their CFL distribution at the change a light website.
Dump & Run
On May 13th & 14th student volunteers will be collecting usable items that will be donated to charity on Alumni Quad. On May 14th & 15th volunteers will be stationed on all of the Quads and Apartments uptown. Visit the Dump & Run website for more information.
Day/Time: May 13-15, 2009 from 10am-3pm
