Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming - national competition opens

Colleges and universities are encouraged to submit a written or video entry highlighting their campus global warming solutions for the Chill Out 2009 competition.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/chillout/

Central Texas Campus Climate Summit

The Central Texas Campus Climate Summit will provide colleges and universities in Austin (and neighboring cities) and the City of Austin an opportunity to come together to identify and share global warming solutions, solutions that achieve immediate reductions in emissions.

For more information contact:
www.centraltexascampusclimatesummit.org

Webcast: George Schaller - Hear from the 2008 Indianapolis Prize Winner

This fall, pre-eminent field biologist George Schaller, winner of the 2008 Indianapolis Prize, the world’s largest individual monetary award for animal conservation, will share his research and field experiences in an hour-long conversation. The interview will be simulcast live to universities, zoos, and other educational institutions around the country and to select PBS stations. Dr. Schaller’s work has spanned four continents including Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. His research encompasses such iconic mammals as mountain gorillas, Serengeti lions, giant pandas, chiru (Tibetan antelopes), Nepal’s snow leopards, Mongolian gazelles, and Marco Polo sheep in the Himalayas.

For more information contact:
hgrisham@indyzoo.com

Deadline for Campus Ecology Fellowships

National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions. Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to college undergraduate and graduate students working with other members of the faculty, staff, or administration on projects designed to help reverse global warming on campus and beyond. These projects could include energy efficiency in new and existing buildings, greener transportation plans, installation of clean energy technology on campus, purchasing of clean energy, food systems, habitat restoration and plantings, etc.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/fellowships/index.cfm

Campus Climate Summit at Warren Wilson College

The stakes are high, the challenge is critical, and the need for climate leadership has never been greater. We invite you to join with staff, faculty and administrators from campuses in Southeast U.S. to explore ways in which campuses in this region can model immediate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The Campus Climate Summit at Warren Wilson will share best practices from participants and explore strategies and concepts for campus climate action. Ransom Fellowship Hall Warren Wilson College Asheville, North Carolina 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

For more information contact:
www.nwf.org/wwclimatesummit

Solar Power 2008 Conference and Expo

Solar Power 2008 is where solar business takes place! If you have a professional interest in solar energy (photovoltaics, concentrating photovoltaics, solar thermal electric or solar hot water), this event has something to offer your business. Whether you walk the show floor to our 400+ exhibitors or you attend the 60+ conference sessions to learn about the latest market, policy, finance and technology happenings in the industry, you'll walk away with invaluable information and relationships. We hope to see you in San Diego in the fall.

For more information contact:
http://www.solarpowerconference.com/

Web Conference: A Guide to Climate Action Plans - Need a Plan to Reduce Your Campus' Carbon Footprint?

Campus Ecology's greener campus conference series gives NWF Campus Ecology members the opportunity to hear from leading practitioners in the field on conservation and sustainability topics and to provide a forum for questions and discussion.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusecology/resources/teleconferences.cfm and email campus@nwf.org to participate.

The 3 C’s of Sustainability: Communication, Community Involvement and Campus Environment - the 3rd Annual Campus & Community Sustainability Conference

This conference will provide an opportunity for individuals from campuses, government, businesses and communities to come together to share their experiences and challenges related to creating sustainability and a green culture. Presentations will focus on matters relating to Florida's economy, environment, and quality of life. Please join us to explore successful projects and strategies relating to: Education and research for sustainability Economic improvements for sustainable efficiency and effectiveness Protection and restoration for sustainable ecological systems Enhancing sustainability for the well-being of all people Invited speakers include noted author Shay Salomon, as well as many others.

For more information contact:
http://www.sustainablefloridaconference.org/

Campus Climate Summit at Spelman College

For more information contact:
campus@nwf.org

2nd Biennial AASHE Conference

AASHE 2008 offers an exciting and unique opportunity for every sector of higher education in the United States & Canada to come together to demonstrate how colleges and universities can lead the way to a sustainable future. Whether student or administrator, faculty or staff, community member or business, your participation in this inspiring event is welcome. Reflecting this year’s theme, “Working Together for Sustainability – On Campus and Beyond,” in partnership with Sustainable North Carolina we are offering a special, two-day tradeshow: “Sustainable Solutions Expo: Green Solutions for Campuses, Businesses and Institutions.” Admission is included with conference registration.

For more information contact:
http://www.aashe.org/conf2008/index.php

Deadline for Campus Ecology Fellowships

National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions. Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to college undergraduate and graduate students working with other members of the faculty, staff, or administration on projects designed to help reverse global warming on campus and beyond. These projects could include energy efficiency in new and existing buildings, greener transportation plans, installation of clean energy technology on campus, purchasing of clean energy, food systems, habitat restoration and plantings, etc.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/fellowships/index.cfm

Web Conference: Purchasing "Green" for Your Campus - Local and Eco-friendly Products and Services

Campus Ecology's greener campus conference series gives NWF Campus Ecology members the opportunity to hear from leading practitioners in the field on conservation and sustainability topics and to provide a forum for questions and discussion.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusecology/resources/teleconferences.cfm and email campus@nwf.org to participate.

Deadline for Campus Ecology Fellowships

National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions. Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to college undergraduate and graduate students working with other members of the faculty, staff, or administration on projects designed to help reverse global warming on campus and beyond. These projects could include energy efficiency in new and existing buildings, greener transportation plans, installation of clean energy technology on campus, purchasing of clean energy, food systems, habitat restoration and plantings, etc.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/fellowships/index.cfm

The First 100 Days - The National Teach-In on Global Warming Webcast

February 2009 will be a defining moment in American history—and given the stakes, human history. Immediately following the inauguration of the new President, and in the first hundred days of the new Congress, the US government will either initiate the action needed to stop global warming—or else a window will close for our children, forever. Focus the Nation has demonstrated our ability to empower student and citizen leadership across the country. Over this next, critical year, ignite the grassroots movement that can change America, and save the planet.

For more information contact:
http://www.nationalteachin.org/

Web Conference: Climate and Global Warming Policy - What Role Can Higher Education Play?

Campus Ecology's greener campus conference series gives NWF Campus Ecology members the opportunity to hear from leading practitioners in the field on conservation and sustainability topics and to provide a forum for questions and discussion.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusecology/resources/teleconferences.cfm and email campus@nwf.org to participate.

Web Conference: Habitat Restoration and Protection - How Campuses Can Support Healthy Habitats and Conserve Resources

Campus Ecology's greener campus conference series gives NWF Campus Ecology members the opportunity to hear from leading practitioners in the field on conservation and sustainability topics and to provide a forum for questions and discussion.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusecology/resources/teleconferences.cfm and email campus@nwf.org to participate.

Web Conference: Onsite Renewable Energy - Wind, Solar, and Geothermal

Campus Ecology's greener campus conference series gives NWF Campus Ecology members the opportunity to hear from leading practitioners in the field on conservation and sustainability topics and to provide a forum for questions and discussion.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusecology/resources/teleconferences.cfm and email campus@nwf.org to participate.

Deadline for Campus Ecology Fellowships

National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions. Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to college undergraduate and graduate students working with other members of the faculty, staff, or administration on projects designed to help reverse global warming on campus and beyond. These projects could include energy efficiency in new and existing buildings, greener transportation plans, installation of clean energy technology on campus, purchasing of clean energy, food systems, habitat restoration and plantings, etc.

For more information contact:
http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/fellowships/index.cfm