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Event: AASHE Conference 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:40:19 MST

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), is pleased to invite you to Raleigh, NC, for their 2nd biennial conference: Working Together for Sustainability – On Campus and Beyond. AASHE 2008 offers an exciting and unique opportunity for every...

Event: Park(ing) Day 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:22:35 MST

More than 70% of most cities' outdoor space is dedicated to the private vehicle while only a fraction of that land is allocated to open space for people. Around the nation, inexpensive curbside parking results in increased traffic, wasted fuel, and more pollution. It’s time to rethink the way streets...

Event: Nature Conservancy Rainwater Harvesting Tours

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:04:28 MST

The Nature Conservancy in Tucson is pleased to announce that it is now offering free, docent-led tours of their rainwater harvesting demonstration site. This site is intended to promote and showcase appropriate rainwater harvesting techniques to Tucson area residents and organizations, to help make...

Event: Lean and Green Summit

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:35:27 MST

The Lean and Green Summit to be held in Boulder, CO, will gather industry professionals already making strides toward sustainability and those who want to start making the short-term and long-term changes needed. This first Summit will be a highly collaborative event with a focus on solutions that...

Event: WRRC Annual Conference

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:23:35 MST

Water Resources Research Center 2008 Annual Conference “The Importance of the Colorado River to Arizona’s Future” Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, Phoenix This year, in collaboration with the Central Arizona Project, we have planned an informative...

Event: 20th Annual Waila Festival

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:08:40 MST

The 20th Annual Waila Festival! Proudly presented by the Arizona Historical Society. Saturday, May 31, 2008, 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. UA Campus, Bear Down Field at corner of 4th St. and Cherry Ave. Come to Bear Down Field for a night of dancing and traditional Tohono O'odham...

Event: Sustainable Construction and Higher Education

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:17:56 MST

HIGHER EDUCATION - WHAT OUR STATE UNIVERSITIES ARE DOING TO FURTHER SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:30 am to 1:00 pm The Arizona Club, 37th Floor, Chase Tower 201 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004 The Central Arizona Branch of the United States Green Building...

Event: Solar Power 101

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:19:37 MST

The final session of Solar Power 101: A Community Education Series on Solar Energy will be held at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, located at 101 North Stone Avenue, in Downtown Tucson. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:00 to 8:00 pm The topic will be "The Potential of the...

News: UA Invites Public to View Stars from Mount Lemmon SkyCenter

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:40:57 MST
The Mount Lemmon summit will become a unique science learning center. By Lori Stiles, University Communications A new public program established by The University of Arizona invites people to view the heavens from telescopes on the summit of Mount Lemmon, one of the highest mountaintops...

News: Open Letter to The University of Arizona Campus Community

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:04:31 MST
Robert N. Shelton, President of the University of Arizona, recently addressed an open letter to the U of A campus community. The letter highlights the achievements and progress made at the University of Arizona during the past academic year. Several recent University initiatives are mentioned in...

Event: UA Farmers' Market

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST
Don't miss the Farmers' Market End of the Year Celebration A diverse and growing number of vendors will be on the Mall selling produce, coffee, honey, and other locally made products at the UA Farmers' Market. The mission of the Farmers' Market is to promote a culture of health...

News: Engineering Students Search for Cost-Effective Solar

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:42:57 MST
By University Communications May 7, 2008 Their solar illuminator will help professor Raymond Kostuk test systems that combine optical concentrators with conventional solar cells. While renewable energy resources are environmentally responsible, they're not necessarily cheaper...

Event: 2008 Green Living Conference

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:16:43 MST
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 - 9am to 5pm Phoenix Zoo ~ Stonehouse Pavilion ~ Phoenix, Arizona Enjoy a day of powerful presentations designed to educate and promote green living practices and environmental insights for the way we work, play and live. Top experts in various dimensions of "Green Living"...

Event: Meet Author Brad Lancaster

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:10:26 MST
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 4:30pm UA Bookstore General Books Department, Main Floor Rainwater harvesting has long been one of Brad Lancaster's specialties and passions. In his new book, Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands Volume 2, Lancaster shares the passion and many of the fun innovations and...

Event: 26th Annual Festival of the Sun

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:10:51 MST
Tucson Solar Potluck and Exhibition Catalina State Park Saturday April 26, 2008 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Citizens for Solar presents the 26th Annual Festival of the Sun: Tucson Solar Potluck and Exhibition. Enjoy solar-powered live music, solar demonstrations, activities for...

Event: USGS Interdisciplinary Colloquium

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:11:10 MST
The Pulse of our Planet: The USA National Phenology Network Friday April 25, 2008 12-1pm This talk will illustrate how phenology is an emerging integrative science for assessing impacts of global change, and for increasing citizen awareness and participation in understanding...

Event: UA Supplier Showcase '08

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:15:10 MST
A Green U! You are invited to join the University of Arizona Procurement and Contracting Services for our sixth annual Supplier Showcase event on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, from 10:00am - 2:30pm. This event provides a venue for our suppliers to showcase their products and services...

Event: "Chill Out" Global Warming Webinar

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:39:11 MST
College campuses across the country are taking steps to confront global warming. Through energy efficiency, renewable energy, habitat restoration and awareness projects, campuses are leading the way. On April 16, 2008, thousands of students, faculty and staff will gather to watch the second annual...

Event: Earth Day Celebration and Sustainability Fair

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST
Plant an Idea… the Earth Day Celebration and Sustainability Fair! The University of Arizona Campus Sustainability Committee, in conjunction with Residence Life, the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, and the UA Farmers’ Market are pleased to announce the 2008 Earth Day Celebration and...

Event: Reclaimed Water Workshop

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:13:56 MST
Purple Pipes: Promises and Precautions for Water Reuse Come learn about water reuse in Arizona! The University of Arizona Water Sustainability Program in collaboration with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is offering a one day workshop on reclaimed water to inform...

Event: U of A Bike 2 Campus and Earth Day Celebration

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:18:20 MST
University staff and students are encouraged to ride to campus for the Bike 2 Campus Fair from 10 am - 2 pm on the U of A Mall. Participants will get free refreshments. There will be free bicycle registration, bicycling commuting information, safety devices, and raffle prizes. U of A Cycling club will...

Event: Climate and Deserts Workshop

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:32:48 MST
Join leading scientists and educators to learn more about emerging climate and desert ecology research. The workshop offers an opportunity to interact effectively with scientists to discuss and help create practical tools for decision-makers and land managers. April 9-11 2008 Aquarius Casino Resort 1900...

News: UA to Pilot Sustainability Rating System

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:10:36 MST
By University Communications The University of Arizona has joined colleges and universities around the country in the implementation of a rating system for sustainability in higher education. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, known as STARS, was developed by the Association...

News: UA Pioneers Green Building Practices

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:49:47 MST
by Shain Bergan Arizona Daily Wildcat From tapping into alternate light and water sources to changing the way people think about energy efficiency, scientists globally continue to take steps toward eco-friendly construction practices. Building officials are currently taking these advances out...

Event: Earth Hour

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:56:15 MST
Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming. This simple act has captured the hearts and minds of people all over...

Event: Solar Rock 2008

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:15:21 MST
Saturday, March 29 2008 marks the date of the 2nd Annual Solar Rock solar powered concert, expo, and all around good time! The event will take place at Himmel Park in Tucson from noon to 5 pm. Himmel Park is on Tucson Boulevard, one block south of Speedway. There will be performances by local...

Event: Global Warming: Is the Science Settled Enough For Policy?

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:19:12 MST
Southern Arizona Geography Association (SAGA) and WRRC at The University of Arizona are sponsoring a talk by Dr. Stephen Schneider, a nationally renowned climate change researcher from Stanford University. Dr. Schneider will be speaking on March 27 at 3:30pm at the Gallagher Theater, Student Union,...

Event: Kisiel Lecture: Water Resources in Developing Nations

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:15:12 MST
Hydrology and Water Resources College of Engineering Sustainability Seminar Series presents Chester C. Kisiel 22nd Annual Memorial Lecture "Water Resources in Developing Nations: Two Cases of Supply Dynamics and Allocation" 4:00 p.m. Wednesday March 26, 2008 [Center...

Event: Tucson Growth: Decision at the Crossroads

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:54:32 MST
A Community Forum sponsored by: Arizona Daily Star University of Arizona Thomas R. Brown Foundations The Communications Institute 7:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center 1303 E. University Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85721 The purpose of the forum is to...

Event: Solar Power 101

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST
The topic will be University of Arizona solar energy research, featuring the Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy (AzRISE) and the Solar Decathlon team. There will be a scale model of the planned Solar Decathlon house to be entered in the 2009 Solar Decathlon competition in Washington DC....

Event: CALA Sustainable Design and Construction

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:59:18 MST
Go Green! Celebrating sustainable design and construction in the desert southwest. Opportunities to learn about and experience responsible design for our homes and places where we work, play and live. The College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture is host to a series...

Event: Buffelgrass Eradication Day

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:17:53 MST
Pima Association of Governments is coordinating a major volunteer effort to remove buffelgrass on Saturday, March 1, 2008. Buffelgrass, an invasive weed, is present in substantial amounts across Pima County and poses a serious threat to the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. The goal of Buffelgrass...

News: UA Architecture to Highlight Sustainable Research, Practice

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:03:13 MST
By University Communications February 28, 2008 Sustainability is the focus for a series of events being held by the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at The University of Arizona including a gala event, a lecture series and an exhibit of new practices and materials for local construction. The...

News: Sonoran Desert Research Being Centralized

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:11:05 MST
The UA Libraries is heading up a project that will bring together knowledge about the Sonoran Desert that nearly three dozen organizations have collected over time. By La Monica Everett-Haynes University Communications February 25, 2008 The Sonoran Desert, said to be the warmest...

Event: Tucson Audubon Society's Lecture Series: Living With Nature

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:42:38 MST
Sustainability with Brad Lancaster. Presentation and book signing. February 11, 2008 - 7 p.m. Join Tucson Audubon for an evening focused on sustainability featuring Brad Lancaster, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, (available for purchase at the event or bring your own and...

Event: Federalism and Climate Change: The Role of the States in a Future Federal Regime

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 MST
On February 11, 2008, the William H. Rehnquist Center, the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, and the Institute for the Study of Planet Earth will host a one-day conference on the future of the federal-state relationship in addressing climate change. The conference will bring together...

News: UA to Pilot Sustainability Rating System

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:17:12 MST
The University of Arizona is among more than 90 college and university campuses selected to participate in the pilot phase of a rating system for sustainability in higher education developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The self-assessment system,...

Event: UA Focus the Nation

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST
Focus the Nation is national teach-in engaging millions of students and citizens with political leaders and decision makers about Global Warming Solutions. We stand at a unique moment in human history. Decisions that are ours to make today – to stabilize global warming pollution and invest in clean...

News: Recycling Tucson's Glass (Or Not)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:07:42 MST
By Tony Davis Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.31.2008 A few years ago, a plan to make asphalt from recycled glass seemed to be the way out of a glass glut in Tucson. That scheme imploded after a resort hotel guest complained about stepping on glass while walking on a "glassphalt"...

Event: RECYCLEMANIA

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 MST
Recyclemania 2008 kicks off Jan 23rd! Check this space for more information.

Event: Solar Power 101: The Economics of Solar

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 MST
Part three of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' Community Education Series on Solar Energy. Lectures and public question and answer will be held at the Wilmot Library Wed. Jan 23rd from 6-8 pm. For more information see the Congresswoman's website.

News: How green is our campus?

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 MST
By Glenn Schrader How green is our campus? That is the question being posed at colleges and universities nationwide, and it’s a good one. Unfortunately, we probably won’t find answers in the many quality ratings now circulating America’s college campuses. They tend to take narrow aims at pet...

Event: TREE-RING DAY AT UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST
9:00am - 3:00pm The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research was formally established by the Arizona Board of Regents in early December 1937. To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the world's premier Tree-Ring Lab we are planning several special events, including a day long mini-symposium comprised of short...

News: UA Parking & Transportation Services Steps Up Green Effort

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST
UA Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) as programs assist in reducing emissions by up to 50%. Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) is stepping up green practices this year and is pleased to announce that two new 32 passenger alternative fuel buses were recently added to the...

News: UA, ASU, NAU Presidents Discuss Climate Change

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST
Several newspapers today reported on the first ever Climate Change and Higher Education Conference held Monday November 26th at ASU. Follow the links below for full text of the articles.

Event: Climate Change and Higher Education Conference

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST
On behalf of the Board of Regents, the three University Presidents, the Arizona Faculty Council, the Arizona Water Institute and the Global Institute of Sustainability, we would like to invite you to this statewide event to investigate the role of higher education in addressing issues associated...

Event: Forum On Ethanol and Biofuels

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST
GENERAL MOTORS FALL FUEL FOR THOUGHT TOUR TUCSON, ARIZONA FORUM ON ETHANOL AND BIOFUELS Presentations and panel discussion with: Brian Hazen – Manager, Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technologies, General Motors Colleen Crowninshield – Clean Cities Manager Pima Association...

Event: Tucson Innovative Home Tour

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST
New Ways for Better Living in the Desert Coming soon is your once-a-year chance to see exceptional examples of the latest innovations in home design and construction, and talk with architects, engineers, builders and homeowners about what works and what doesn't. Whether you would like to improve...

Event: CALA Building and Landscape Dedication

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST
A S P E C I A L I N V I T A T I O N You are invited to join us in celebrating The College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture’s Public Building & Landscape Dedication 1:30 p.m. November 1, 2007 CALA East Building, south side The University of Arizona Tours, demonstrations & refreshments...

Event: Community Sustainability Forum

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:19:24 MST
The City of Tucson Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development, Pima County, and the U of A are facilitating a community discussion on what sustainability means to the Tucson region. There will be a keynote speaker as well as breakout discussions. The aim of this forum to take the discussions...

Event: UA Visitor Center Open House - New Water Harvesting & Solar Installations

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST
Open House 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Come check out the new landscaping and photovoltaic system at the Visitor Center. Student groups have been working hard on a major rainwater harvesting project and collaborated with faculty and staff to make the building a green showcase for the University...

Event: Tucson Community Conversation on Water

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:19:24 MST
This event will be an important opportunity to learn, listen, and participate in a discussion on water resource issues in the Tucson region. The "Community Conversation" is being organized by: The University of Arizona, Water Resources Research Center, Arizona Department of Water Resources, Tucson Active...

Event: AAEE Educating for Sustainability Conference

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:19:24 MST
The Arizona Association for Environmental Education is sponsoring a conference to help educatiors teach about sustainabilty. Workships, curriculum design, speakers, and fieldtrips will be available pertaining to four tracks of sustainabilty: Permaculture, Water Conservation, Climate Change, and Community...

Event: Water & Energy Sustainability Forum: Roadblocks and Roadmaps to the Future

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:19:24 MST
Thursday, October 25, 8:15 – 12:15 N. Ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center [Download Agenda->http://sustainability.arizona.edu/efiles/oct25agenda.pdf] AGENDA 7:45 – 8:15 Sign-in and refreshments 8:15 – 8:20 Welcome – Glenn Schrader, Chair, UA Campus Sustainability Committee...

Event: UA Campus Sustainability Day

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:19:24 MST

Red and Blue Goes Green
Campus Sustainability Day Wednesday, October 24 [Download Agenda->http://sustainability.arizona.edu/efiles/oct24agenda.doc] GALLAGHER THEATER 8:30 to 12:00 NOON 8:30 Welcome - Glenn Schrader, Chair, Campus Sustainability Committee and Department...

Event: Master Recycler Program

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST
Master Recycler Program Presented by: Tucson Clean and Beautiful Wednesday, October 24th 5:30pm Location: Saguaro Room, El Portal (Residence life Housing Office) 501 N Highland (corner of 6th and Highland - diagonal from the rec center) Come and learn the basics of the Tucson area recycling...

Event: Student Rainwater Harvesting on the UA Campus - WRRC Brownbag Seminar

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST
Monday, October 22, 2007 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Dr. Jim Riley, Professor in Soil, Water and Environmental Science, will speak about student led water harvesting projects at the University of Arizona. Dr. Riley teaches a rainwater harvesting course and is an advisor to PARASOL, a student organization...

News: UA Researchers Share Nobel Peace Prize

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was one of the winners of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, and a professor at The University of Arizona was one of only 33 lead authors on an IPCC assessment report released earlier this year. Jonathan Overpeck, director of the UA's Institute for the Study...

News: UA President and Student Leader on KUAT

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST
University of Arizona President Robert Shelton and Prabjit Virdee, leader of student environmental group ECOlition, discuss some of the ongoing efforts to reduce the university's impact on the environment.

Event: Arizona Focus the Nation Summit

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST
Global Warming Solutions for America Arizona Summit October 5, 2007 Gateway Community College 108 North 40th Street, Phoenix Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America is an unprecedented project engaging students and citizens with decision-makers to shift conversation about...

News: UA President Commits to Campus Sustainability

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Campus Community FROM: Robert N. Shelton, President SUBJECT: UA Campus Sustainability DATE: September 28, 2007 One of our goals for The University of Arizona is to lead in promoting sustainability. Through education, research, outreach and campus operations...

Event: Pima Association of Governments' Alternative Energy EXPO - Moving Toward Energy Sustainability

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST
With over 60 exhibits along with an alternative fuel vehicle display, book reading and signing, panel discussions, giveaways, and film showing, the 2007 Alternative Energy EXPO is jam-packed with information and entertainment! Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Acquire...

News: UA Sustainability in the News

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST
The University of Arizona’s sustainability efforts were highlighted in the Arizona Daily Star Monday, 10 September. The article, describing sustainability efforts at all three Arizona state universities, noted the UA’s relative lack of marketing of its myriad sustainability activities and programs....