Campus Ecology Events Calendar
Check out these events to learn more about the growing green economy.
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Student Training for Environmental Protection
The Student Training for Environmental Protection (STEP) is designed to give students the skills they need to become effective environmental advocates. It is an intensive course facilitated by a multifarious crew of some of the best youth organizers in the U.S and Puerto Rico. The program focuses on environmental justice and anti-oppression and the workshops and activities reflect that. During the week participants learn how to create (or strengthen) successful and diverse groups that will be able to run effective environmental campaigns on their campuses or in their communities.
Mid-Atlantic STEP
Prince William Forest in Virginia
Sunday, June 2nd through Friday, June 7th
Heartland STEP
Central Wisconsin
Thursday, June 20th through Sunday, June 23th
*This program is hosted by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association as part of their Annual Energy Fair!
New England STEP
Eastern Connecticut
Sunday, June 30th through Sunday, July 7th
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Clean Water Works: 4th Annual Choose Clean Water Conference
June 4-5, 2013
Baltimore, MD
Join local watershed organizations, clean water advocates, and government ofiicials from across the Chesapeake region's six states and District of Columbia for panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities to learn about the latest clean water solutions at the local, state and federal levels.
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Innovations in Technical Education to Advance Sustainability: Student Leadership
June 6-8, 2013
Alfred State SUNY College of Technology, NY
The conference, with its unique focus on technical education, is an excellent opportunity to connect and build working relationships with a diverse range of education and sustainability professionals. This year's conference will feature keynote presentations from Leith Sharp, a campus sustainability pioneer who was the founding director of Harvard’s Office for Sustainability and who served as Executive Director of the Illinois Green Economy Network, and Roger Ebbage,Executive Director of the Association of Community College Energy and Water Educators and Energy Management Program Coordinator at Lane Community College.
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Developing a Campus Sustainability Living Lab
June 7-9, 2013
Portland State University, OR
This workshop will introduce systematic efforts to break through the current curricular and operational paradigms and form a new model for both education and sustainability action—the campus living lab. Participants will leave with: a plan and a set of actions/strategies for implementing a living lab at their campus; a deep understanding about the underlying theory and value proposition in implementing a sustainability living lab on campus; clear typology and definition for a living lab program and courses that increase sustainability education; a network of peers; and more. Register by May 15.
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CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference
June 23rd-27th, 2013
Hosted by the University of California, Santa Barbara
The California Higher Education Sustainability Conference highlights cutting-edge research, as well as case studies with proven successes in curriculum development, operational programs, and community partnerships. This unique event is jointly organized by independent/private colleges, California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and the University of California creating the opportunity for dialogue across institutions.
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National Geothermal Summit
June 26-27, 2013
Reno, NV
Featuring keynote remarks by:
Ashley Carrigan, state director, Senator Dean Heller's office,
Karen Edson, vice president, policy and client services, California ISO
Jon Wellinghoff, Chairman, FERC
Video keynote address by:
Senator Harry Reid, State of Nevada
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Sustainability Across the Curriculum for Campus Leaders
June 27-28, 2013
San Diego State University
This workshop is for faculty leaders of all disciplines who wish to develop or enhance curriculum change programs around sustainability on their campuses. Engaging with the philosophy of change in higher education developed through the Ponderosa Project, workshop participants will experience an intensive two days of presentations, exercises, discussions, reflection, and planning with the aim of adapting the Ponderosa Project model to their own campuses. Workshop space is limited to 35 participants. Apply by March 22.
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2013 Outdoor Nation Summits
Signature Summits:
Raleigh/Durham Summit: June 29-30
Chicago Summit: July 13-14
Seattle Summit: July 20-21
ON-IT Summits:
Boston Summit: September 14-15
Austin Summit: October 5-6
Los Angeles Summit: October 19-20
For the fourth year in a row, Outdoor Nation will host Summits so that you - the Millennial generation - can fight the growing divide between young people and nature and inspire more Americans to get outdoors and active. Join other outdoor enthusiasts and champions, solve the most pressing outdoor issues and commit to taking action - together.
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energypath 2013
July 29 - August 2, 2013
Villanova University, PA
Energypath is the region's largest sustainable energy conference attracting over 600 industry professionals, policymakers and academia from all over the world.
The topics that will be covered include an overview of different sustainable practices crossing regions and countries including transportation, residential and commercial building sectors and renewable energy technologies. Workshop attendees will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on training and receive certification in a sustainable energy technology such as Solar PV, Wind, Micro Hydro & Energy Efficiency.
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2013 ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource
September 22, 2013
Nashville, TN
ACEEE’s (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, a biennial event first held in 2001, is widely recognized as the premiere event for examining energy efficiency as a strategic and critical utility system resource. This conference draws together leading experts from a broad spectrum of energy industry stakeholders---including utilities, regulatory commissions, state government, consultants, manufacturers, environmental organizations, consumer groups and research institutes.
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2013 Big 10 and Friends Mechanical and Energy Conference
Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2013
The Ohio State University
The conference provides an excellent forum to share experiences, successes, important lessons learned from a myriad of implemented mechanical, energy, and sustainability projects designed to improve energy conservation. Attendees will include higher education mechanical and energy leaders, industry and research colleagues, faculty, students, and anyone interested in discussing current energy realities and how to prepare for the future.
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42nd National Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Conference
October 9-12, 2013
Baltimore, MD
Celebrating the Power of Environmental Education
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Power Shift 2013
October 18 - 21, 2013
Pittsburgh, PA
This fall, 10,000+ youth leaders will converge to fight for our future. For the first time ever Power Shift is being hosted outside of Washington, DC. We’re taking it to Pittsburgh, a city at the crossroads of the fight for a clean & just energy future — at the center of building the green economy, yet also directly in the crosshairs of the fracking industry. Together we'll build the movement to fight fracking, divest from fossil fuels, build a clean energy future, and stop the climate crisis.
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Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference 2013
November 18-20, 2013
Sacramento, CA
The Behavior, Energy and Climate Change (BECC) Conference 2013 is the premier event focused on understanding behavior and decision-making with respect to energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and sustainability. Annually, 700 participants come together to share new research, discuss innovative policy and program strategies, build networks, and find potential partners for collaboration.
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Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
November 20-22, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
This conference features educational sessions covering all aspects of sustainable design, construction, and operations practices for buildings and communities, including their impact on people, the environment, and the economy.
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Building Climate Solutions:14th National Conference and Global Forum on Science, Policy and the Environment
January 28-30, 2014
Washington, DC
The 14th National Conference and Global Forum on Science, Policy and the Environment: Building Climate Solutions, organized by the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE), will engage over 1,200 key individuals from many fields of natural and social science, humanities and engineering, government and policy, business and civil society to develop actionable partnerships, strategies and tactics that advance solutions to minimize the impacts of anthropogenic climate change. Topics will include mitigation solutions to minimize the consequences of climate change and adaptation solutions for those consequences that cannot be avoided. We will consider both the built environment and agriculture & natural resources.
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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AACSB International Sustainability Conference
June 15-17, 2011
Charlotte, NC
Join a diverse group of experts and educators to discuss elementsof sustainable business, corporate social responsibility, ethics and specialinitiatives to implement effective changes at the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Sustainability Conference. AACSBInternational is an association of educational institutions, businesses andother organizations devoted to the advancement of management education. Earlybird registration rates are available through May 4, 2011.
More Information:
http://www.aacsb.edu/Sustainability/index.html
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Growing Green in the Valley Symposium
May 19, 2011
Weyers Cave, VA
This one-day symposium focuses on making the most of agricultural and agri-tourism enterprises and the market appeal of environmentally-friendly practices. Featured speakers are Joel Salatin, Charles Hendricks, Karl Shank and more. Exhibits by local agri-tourism businesses and organizations will be available throughout the day. Registration fee is $39 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch of locally grown and produced foods.
More Information:
http://www.brcc.edu/wsce/growinggreen/
Growing Green in the Valley Symposium
May 19, 2011
Weyers Cave, VA
This one-day symposium focuses on making the most of agricultural and agri-tourism enterprises and the market appeal of environmentally-friendly practices. Featured speakers are Joel Salatin, Charles Hendricks, Karl Shank and more. Exhibits by local agri-tourism businesses and organizations will be available throughout the day. Registration fee is $39 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch of locally grown and produced foods.
More Information:
http://www.brcc.edu/wsce/growinggreen/
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2011 Conference
October 9-12, 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
This year’s conference will offer networking and relationship building opportunities for all attendees. Special features of the 2011 conference include:
- AASHE 2011: Creating Sustainable Campuses and Communities focuses on the interface between community and campus collaborations
- NEW! AASHE 2011 has an added day to the program, allowing for greater networking opportunities and more in depth concurrent sessions!
- Pre-conference events include:AASHE Sustainability Officer’s Workshops, AASHE Student Summit, AASHE Curriculum Convocation, AASHE STARS Workshops, CURC Workshop, and more!
- Several high profile Keynote Speakers with book signing receptions.
- AASHE Awards reception features leaders in campus sustainability, with an editorial post-conference in Sustainability: The Journal of Record.
- Tours of local Host Sponsor campuses and increased visibility for Regional and Supporting Sponsor sustainability programs.
- Pittsburgh Dine-around, community service options and other highlights of the city.
- Over 100 exhibitors in the AASHE EXPO.
More Information:
http://conf2011.aashe.org/
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2011 Conference
October 9-12, 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
This year’s conference will offer networking and relationship building opportunities for all attendees. Special features of the 2011 conference include:
- AASHE 2011: Creating Sustainable Campuses and Communities focuses on the interface between community and campus collaborations
- NEW! AASHE 2011 has an added day to the program, allowing for greater networking opportunities and more in depth concurrent sessions!
- Pre-conference events include:AASHE Sustainability Officer’s Workshops, AASHE Student Summit, AASHE Curriculum Convocation, AASHE STARS Workshops, CURC Workshop, and more!
- Several high profile Keynote Speakers with book signing receptions.
- AASHE Awards reception features leaders in campus sustainability, with an editorial post-conference in Sustainability: The Journal of Record.
- Tours of local Host Sponsor campuses and increased visibility for Regional and Supporting Sponsor sustainability programs.
- Pittsburgh Dine-around, community service options and other highlights of the city.
- Over 100 exhibitors in the AASHE EXPO.
More Information:
http://conf2011.aashe.org/
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2011 Conference
October 9-12, 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
This year’s conference will offer networking and relationship building opportunities for all attendees. Special features of the 2011 conference include:
- AASHE 2011: Creating Sustainable Campuses and Communities focuses on the interface between community and campus collaborations
- NEW! AASHE 2011 has an added day to the program, allowing for greater networking opportunities and more in depth concurrent sessions!
- Pre-conference events include:AASHE Sustainability Officer’s Workshops, AASHE Student Summit, AASHE Curriculum Convocation, AASHE STARS Workshops, CURC Workshop, and more!
- Several high profile Keynote Speakers with book signing receptions.
- AASHE Awards reception features leaders in campus sustainability, with an editorial post-conference in Sustainability: The Journal of Record.
- Tours of local Host Sponsor campuses and increased visibility for Regional and Supporting Sponsor sustainability programs.
- Pittsburgh Dine-around, community service options and other highlights of the city.
- Over 100 exhibitors in the AASHE EXPO.
More Information:
http://conf2011.aashe.org/
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2011 Conference
October 9-12, 2011
Pittsburgh, PA
This year’s conference will offer networking and relationship building opportunities for all attendees. Special features of the 2011 conference include:
- AASHE 2011: Creating Sustainable Campuses and Communities focuses on the interface between community and campus collaborations
- NEW! AASHE 2011 has an added day to the program, allowing for greater networking opportunities and more in depth concurrent sessions!
- Pre-conference events include:AASHE Sustainability Officer’s Workshops, AASHE Student Summit, AASHE Curriculum Convocation, AASHE STARS Workshops, CURC Workshop, and more!
- Several high profile Keynote Speakers with book signing receptions.
- AASHE Awards reception features leaders in campus sustainability, with an editorial post-conference in Sustainability: The Journal of Record.
- Tours of local Host Sponsor campuses and increased visibility for Regional and Supporting Sponsor sustainability programs.
- Pittsburgh Dine-around, community service options and other highlights of the city.
- Over 100 exhibitors in the AASHE EXPO.
More Information:
http://conf2011.aashe.org/
Greening of the Campus IX: Building Pedagogy
March 18-21, 2012
Muncie, IN
This interdisciplinary conference allows people representing diverse areas in university communities to share information on environmental issues. These areas range from the practical day-to-day management of the physical plant to "green" curriculum development and "green" utilization of campus resources. The areas are bound by common concerns for achieving environmental soundness through safe and sane management of resources. The campus community can become a "green" model for society as a whole by gathering and sharing this information.
More Information:
http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CentersandInstitutes/GOC/2012/overview.aspx