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Colleges, Now 5: Art and Research Grants
By: Katie Koenig MassArt Sustainability Initiative Not every college sticks exactly to the Living Lab structure, but many still promote sustainability among student projects. Massachusetts College of Art offered its students funding and platforms to promote their sustainability-related art projects through a program called the Sustainability Initiative. Although it only lasted from 2013 to 2017,…
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Colleges, Now 4: Living Labs Among the UCs
By: Katelyn Koenig UC System University of California Berkeley is tied for third with Lund University in Sweden in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability in 2025. Along with several other UCs, Berkeley reached a platinum rating with AASHE in 2023. Sustainability on the University of California’s ten campuses and five medical systems is…
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Colleges, Now 3: Emerson’s Community Impact
By: Katie Koenig Between University of Toronto’s (U of T’s) expansive carbon reduction goals and Boston University’s (BU’s) support of their local community, it’s clear that colleges’ efforts to become more sustainable are incredibly varied in scope and focus. Still, there are similar projects done at other colleges, even with less resources than the well-funded…
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Colleges, Now 2: BU Bikes
By Katie Koenig Supporting Local Communities We all produce waste, whether we’re living in the dorms or in an apartment off campus. With limited space in the dorms in particular, we often realize we have items we no longer need. An extra jacket, an old pair of shoes, maybe some decor or a lamp—there are…
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Colleges, Now 1: Introduction and University of Toronto
By Katie Koenig Introduction Emerson has plenty of sustainability programs itself, least of which is Griff Gives, our end-of-semester dorm donation drive. However, what sustainable services are other colleges offering their students? How does Emerson compare? My fellow Sustainability Fellow, Lizzie, and I will highlight other colleges’ efforts to support their students in living more…
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Recap: 2024 Teach In on Sustainability
By Jen Lamy, Associate Director of Sustainability Last week, Emerson College hosted its second annual Teach In On Sustainability. Over three days, students, faculty, staff, and guests came together to discuss Emerson’s role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s theme was sustainability jobs and careers. What kinds of jobs might Emerson…
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Recap: Teach-In on Sustainability
By Student Sustainability Analyst Marine Savoure From March 27 to 30, Emerson College conducted its first ever Teach-In on Sustainability. With 13 events and almost 40 guest speakers, the Teach-In was a celebration of the incredible interdisciplinary nature of sustainable initiatives and a reminder of the urgent need to champion sustainability across all fields. In…
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Next week: Teach-In on Sustainability
In 2015, the United Nations introduced 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a blueprint for a better, more sustainable future for all. Here at Emerson, we’re on it. Across the College and around the world, Emersonians are contributing to a better future in many ways, big and small, because we all have a stake in what’s ahead. The 2023 Teach-In on Sustainability (March 27-30) will feature a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and interactive exploration…
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Green Film School Alliance more than doubles in size
The Green Film School Alliance (GFSA), of which Emerson is a founding member, recently added sixteen new member institutions, bringing total membership to 27 schools. The group, which is now comprised of institutions from seven U.S. states and four countries, is dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of film production. GFSA members are committed to…
