From ilda.hershey at okstate.edu Thu Jan 3 16:26:48 2013 From: ilda.hershey at okstate.edu (Hershey, Ilda) Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 16:26:48 -0600 Subject: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 - Details Message-ID: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701532A81C066@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> Happy New Year! We are looking forward to welcoming you to OSU next Wednesday. Morning Schedule: 10:00 - HESCO meeting begins in Room 290 (AKA Suite 1600) second floor, Student Union, (only water will be provided; arrive early if you?d like to pick up coffee/tea from Caribou Coffee on the first floor). 10:45 - Approximate adjournment; head to Caribou Coffee to refresh coffee/tea and meet Student Union rep. 11:00 - Tour Student Union LEED features. 11:20 - Energy Audit Tours of Classroom Building & Business College (adjacent to S.U.). Directions: OSU?s Student Union is located on the corner of University and Hester Avenues in Stillwater. University serves as the southern border of OSU. You may enter the S.U. parking lot from either University or Hester Avenue. Take a ticket and keep it in your vehicle. We will give you a parking voucher to use in lieu of payment when you leave the lot. Misc. ? Please wear sturdy, closed shoes because we?ll be visiting mechanical rooms during the energy audit tour. ? If you cannot attend, but would like to participate in the meeting portion by phone, please let us know. ? Feel free to stay after the tours for lunch in the S.U. or at the Original Hideaway Pizza just down the street. Jenny and I are free to join you if you?d like to stay. See you next week! -Ilda & Jenny Ilda T. Hershey Sustainability Coordinator Oklahoma State University 107 Physical Plant Administration Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 Office: 405-744-4728 E-mail: ilda.hershey at okstate.edu Jenny Gililland Energy Manager Oklahoma State University 122 Physical Plant Administration Stillwater, OK 74078 Office: 405-744-3945 E-mail: jenny.gililland at okstate.edu From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:02 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Subject: Re: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 Hello again! Out of the nine of us who responded to the survey, Wednesday, January 9 turned out to be the best date for eight of us. So, the next HESCO meeting plus tour will be from 10am to 12noon on Jan. 9. Please note the date/time on your calendars. Jenny and I will follow up with you the first week of January with a reminder, directions, parking instructions, etc. In the meantime, Happy Holidays! -Ilda From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 4:54 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Subject: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - your availability? Hello HESCO People! Please provide your availability so we can determine the best time and date for the January HESCO meeting. We are thinking 2 hours maximum: About 45-60 minutes for the meeting and another 45-60 minutes to tour campus buildings (School of Business for energy audits and the Student Union for LEED highlights). Jenny and I are available January 9, 14-18, 24 & 30. Please go to this ScheduleOnce website to select the dates/times that are best for you: http://www.scheduleonce.com/MP.aspx?param=VT0tMS5UPTEuTT0yNDQyMTIqual Please note your availability at ScheduleOnce before this Friday, Dec. 21. Thank you, -Ilda -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lynn.hooper at oc.edu Thu Jan 3 18:17:56 2013 From: lynn.hooper at oc.edu (Lynn Hooper) Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:17:56 -0600 Subject: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 - Details In-Reply-To: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701532A81C066@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> References: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701532A81C066@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> Message-ID: <1834186503715480041@unknownmsgid> I am sorry, but I'm going to have to miss this next visit. I just got out of the hospital an hour ago after a week's stay. I don't believe I'll be in good enough shape to attend at that point. I hope to meet with the group soon. Take care! Lynn Sent from my iPhone On Jan 3, 2013, at 4:40 PM, "Hershey, Ilda" wrote: Happy New Year! We are looking forward to welcoming you to OSU next Wednesday. Morning Schedule: 10:00 - HESCO meeting begins in Room 290 (AKA Suite 1600) second floor, Student Union, (only water will be provided; arrive early if you?d like to pick up coffee/tea from Caribou Coffee on the first floor). 10:45 - Approximate adjournment; head to Caribou Coffee to refresh coffee/tea and meet Student Union rep. 11:00 - Tour Student Union LEED features. 11:20 - Energy Audit Tours of Classroom Building & Business College (adjacent to S.U.). Directions: OSU?s Student Union is located on the corner of University and Hester Avenues in Stillwater. University serves as the southern border of OSU. You may enter the S.U. parking lot from either University or Hester Avenue. Take a ticket and keep it in your vehicle. We will give you a parking voucher to use in lieu of payment when you leave the lot. Misc. ? Please wear sturdy, closed shoes because we?ll be visiting mechanical rooms during the energy audit tour. ? If you cannot attend, but would like to participate in the meeting portion by phone, please let us know. ? Feel free to stay after the tours for lunch in the S.U. or at the Original Hideaway Pizza just down the street. Jenny and I are free to join you if you?d like to stay. See you next week! -Ilda & Jenny Ilda T. Hershey Sustainability Coordinator Oklahoma State University 107 Physical Plant Administration Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 Office: 405-744-4728 E-mail: ilda.hershey at okstate.edu Jenny Gililland Energy Manager Oklahoma State University 122 Physical Plant Administration Stillwater, OK 74078 Office: 405-744-3945 E-mail: jenny.gililland at okstate.edu *From:* hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [ mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net ] *On Behalf Of *Hershey, Ilda *Sent:* Friday, December 21, 2012 2:02 PM *To:* hesco at lists.onenet.net *Subject:* Re: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 Hello again! Out of the nine of us who responded to the survey, Wednesday, January 9 turned out to be the best date for eight of us. So, the next HESCO meeting plus tour will be from 10am to 12noon on Jan. 9. Please note the date/time on your calendars. Jenny and I will follow up with you the first week of January with a reminder, directions, parking instructions, etc. In the meantime, Happy Holidays! -Ilda *From:* hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [ mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net ] *On Behalf Of *Hershey, Ilda *Sent:* Monday, December 17, 2012 4:54 PM *To:* hesco at lists.onenet.net *Subject:* [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - your availability? Hello HESCO People! Please provide your availability so we can determine the best time and date for the January HESCO meeting. We are thinking 2 hours maximum: About 45-60 minutes for the meeting and another 45-60 minutes to tour campus buildings (School of Business for energy audits and the Student Union for LEED highlights). Jenny and I are available January 9, 14-18, 24 & 30. Please go to this ScheduleOnce website to select the dates/times that are best for you: http://www.scheduleonce.com/MP.aspx?param=VT0tMS5UPTEuTT0yNDQyMTIqual Please note your availability at ScheduleOnce before this Friday, Dec. 21. Thank you, -Ilda _______________________________________________ HESCO mailing list HESCO at lists.onenet.net http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/hesco -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ilda.hershey at okstate.edu Tue Jan 8 15:38:13 2013 From: ilda.hershey at okstate.edu (Hershey, Ilda) Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:38:13 -0600 Subject: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 - Reminder Message-ID: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701532A81C2AF@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> Reminder for Trish, Candice, Melanie, Lisa, Adam, Tim and anyone else who can make it? See you Wednesday morning in Stillwater! From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 4:27 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Cc: Tipton, Reese Subject: Re: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 - Details Happy New Year! We are looking forward to welcoming you to OSU next Wednesday. Morning Schedule: 10:00 - HESCO meeting begins in Room 290 (AKA Suite 1600) second floor, Student Union, (only water will be provided; arrive early if you?d like to pick up coffee/tea from Caribou Coffee on the first floor). 10:45 - Approximate adjournment; head to Caribou Coffee to refresh coffee/tea and meet Student Union rep. 11:00 - Tour Student Union LEED features. 11:20 - Energy Audit Tours of Classroom Building & Business College (adjacent to S.U.). Directions: OSU?s Student Union is located on the corner of University and Hester Avenues in Stillwater. University serves as the southern border of OSU. You may enter the S.U. parking lot from either University or Hester Avenue. Take a ticket and keep it in your vehicle. We will give you a parking voucher to use in lieu of payment when you leave the lot. Misc. ? Please wear sturdy, closed shoes because we?ll be visiting mechanical rooms during the energy audit tour. ? If you cannot attend, but would like to participate in the meeting portion by phone, please let us know. ? Feel free to stay after the tours for lunch in the S.U. or at the Original Hideaway Pizza just down the street. Jenny and I are free to join you if you?d like to stay. See you next week! -Ilda & Jenny Ilda T. Hershey Sustainability Coordinator Oklahoma State University 107 Physical Plant Administration Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 Office: 405-744-4728 E-mail: ilda.hershey at okstate.edu Jenny Gililland Energy Manager Oklahoma State University 122 Physical Plant Administration Stillwater, OK 74078 Office: 405-744-3945 E-mail: jenny.gililland at okstate.edu From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:02 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Subject: Re: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 Hello again! Out of the nine of us who responded to the survey, Wednesday, January 9 turned out to be the best date for eight of us. So, the next HESCO meeting plus tour will be from 10am to 12noon on Jan. 9. Please note the date/time on your calendars. Jenny and I will follow up with you the first week of January with a reminder, directions, parking instructions, etc. In the meantime, Happy Holidays! -Ilda From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 4:54 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Subject: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - your availability? Hello HESCO People! Please provide your availability so we can determine the best time and date for the January HESCO meeting. We are thinking 2 hours maximum: About 45-60 minutes for the meeting and another 45-60 minutes to tour campus buildings (School of Business for energy audits and the Student Union for LEED highlights). Jenny and I are available January 9, 14-18, 24 & 30. Please go to this ScheduleOnce website to select the dates/times that are best for you: http://www.scheduleonce.com/MP.aspx?param=VT0tMS5UPTEuTT0yNDQyMTIqual Please note your availability at ScheduleOnce before this Friday, Dec. 21. Thank you, -Ilda -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aryburn at okcu.edu Tue Jan 8 15:57:09 2013 From: aryburn at okcu.edu (Ryburn, Adam) Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:57:09 -0600 Subject: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 - Reminder In-Reply-To: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701532A81C2AF@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> References: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701532A81C2AF@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> Message-ID: <62CF6C9F10C1D44DA44CCC3EE395B53F126B884625@N5AA20.okcu.edu> See you then. Adam From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 3:38 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Subject: Re: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 - Reminder Reminder for Trish, Candice, Melanie, Lisa, Adam, Tim and anyone else who can make it? See you Wednesday morning in Stillwater! From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 4:27 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Cc: Tipton, Reese Subject: Re: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 - Details Happy New Year! We are looking forward to welcoming you to OSU next Wednesday. Morning Schedule: 10:00 - HESCO meeting begins in Room 290 (AKA Suite 1600) second floor, Student Union, (only water will be provided; arrive early if you?d like to pick up coffee/tea from Caribou Coffee on the first floor). 10:45 - Approximate adjournment; head to Caribou Coffee to refresh coffee/tea and meet Student Union rep. 11:00 - Tour Student Union LEED features. 11:20 - Energy Audit Tours of Classroom Building & Business College (adjacent to S.U.). Directions: OSU?s Student Union is located on the corner of University and Hester Avenues in Stillwater. University serves as the southern border of OSU. You may enter the S.U. parking lot from either University or Hester Avenue. Take a ticket and keep it in your vehicle. We will give you a parking voucher to use in lieu of payment when you leave the lot. Misc. ? Please wear sturdy, closed shoes because we?ll be visiting mechanical rooms during the energy audit tour. ? If you cannot attend, but would like to participate in the meeting portion by phone, please let us know. ? Feel free to stay after the tours for lunch in the S.U. or at the Original Hideaway Pizza just down the street. Jenny and I are free to join you if you?d like to stay. See you next week! -Ilda & Jenny Ilda T. Hershey Sustainability Coordinator Oklahoma State University 107 Physical Plant Administration Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 Office: 405-744-4728 E-mail: ilda.hershey at okstate.edu Jenny Gililland Energy Manager Oklahoma State University 122 Physical Plant Administration Stillwater, OK 74078 Office: 405-744-3945 E-mail: jenny.gililland at okstate.edu From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 2:02 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Subject: Re: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - Jan. 9 Hello again! Out of the nine of us who responded to the survey, Wednesday, January 9 turned out to be the best date for eight of us. So, the next HESCO meeting plus tour will be from 10am to 12noon on Jan. 9. Please note the date/time on your calendars. Jenny and I will follow up with you the first week of January with a reminder, directions, parking instructions, etc. In the meantime, Happy Holidays! -Ilda From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 4:54 PM To: hesco at lists.onenet.net Subject: [HESCO] HESCO meeting at OSU Stillwater - your availability? Hello HESCO People! Please provide your availability so we can determine the best time and date for the January HESCO meeting. We are thinking 2 hours maximum: About 45-60 minutes for the meeting and another 45-60 minutes to tour campus buildings (School of Business for energy audits and the Student Union for LEED highlights). Jenny and I are available January 9, 14-18, 24 & 30. Please go to this ScheduleOnce website to select the dates/times that are best for you: http://www.scheduleonce.com/MP.aspx?param=VT0tMS5UPTEuTT0yNDQyMTIqual Please note your availability at ScheduleOnce before this Friday, Dec. 21. Thank you, -Ilda -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ilda.hershey at okstate.edu Wed Jan 9 14:30:16 2013 From: ilda.hershey at okstate.edu (Hershey, Ilda) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 14:30:16 -0600 Subject: [HESCO] Green School List Message-ID: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701534B870A95@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> Hello HESCO People! At the HESCO meeting today, we touched on listservs and how helpful they can be for posting questions and sharing information. Below is a thread from the Green School List. This listserv is hosted by Brown University but includes participation from universities and colleges all over the nation. This example happens to have 6 topics (and 22 messages), so it's rather long, but it's easy to see at the start what the topics are so you can scroll according to your interests. This is the daily digest mode, which I recommend. Here is the subscription page: http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=GRNSCH-L&H=LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU I hope you get as much out of this listserv as I have! -Ilda P.S. Tim - could you please remind me (us), what is the difference between the HESCO list and HESCO forum and how we should be using these two tools? -----Original Message----- From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of GRNSCH-L automatic digest system Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:01 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: GRNSCH-L Digest - 12 Nov 2012 to 13 Nov 2012 (#2012-244) There are 22 messages totaling 5448 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Parking Passes (3) 2. Fume Hood Minimum Ventilation Rates (3) 3. who has a farm/Student Garden? (4) 4. "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects (3) 5. FW: December 4th - Food Waste Reduction Workshop @ VTC 6. ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools (8) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:19:17 -0500 From: Chad Frederick Subject: Re: Parking Passes Hi Bridget, We charge for parking, but we have an extremely popular "Earn-a-Bike" program that has taken some pressure off: http://louisville.edu/sustainability/operations/earn-a-bike-program.html Good luck, Chad On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Ginny Routhe wrote: > We are a small liberal arts college of 1,500 students, Bridget. We do > not at this time charge faculty/staff for parking passes. What we do is > offer $2/day for anyone using alternative transportation (the Metro train, > bus, bicycling, walking, and carpooling). We also reimburse bus and train > tickets in full. This works as a very good incentive for the most part and > does not penalize those who cannot walk to campus. > > Ginny Routhe**** > > Assistant Director Sustainability**** > > Facilities and Campus Services**** > > Pomona College**** > > 101 N. College Way**** > > Claremont, CA 91711**** > > ginny.routhe at pomona.edu**** > > 909-607-5000 > > From: Bridget Flynn > Reply-To: Green School List > Date: Monday, November 12, 2012 12:14 PM > To: "GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU" > Subject: Parking Passes > > Hi All, > > I am writing to ask if any of your schools (esp. small colleges) charge > for parking passes for faculty/administrative&professional staff. I am > looking for a way to incentive biking and walking to campus and take > advantage of the Bike Commuter Act ($20/mo. > for staff who bike to work). Has your school been able to use the Act money > or create incentive programs to encourage "active" transportation (even > carpooling)? I am specifically interested in solutions that don't penalize > those who couldn't feasibly walk to campus. Any insight would be terrific. > > Many thanks, > Bridget > > -- > *Bridget Flynn* > Environmental Sustainability Fellow > Oberlin College > 173 West Lorain St. Suite 209 > Oberlin, OH 44074 > *440-775-6354* > bridget.flynn at oberlin.edu > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned by Postini anti-virus software. > > > -- Chad Paul Frederick PhD Student, Department of Urban and Public Affairs School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies University Fellow University of Louisville * *"*You are born modern, you do not become so.*" - Jean Baudrillard *?Bring something incomprehensible into the world!? *- Gilles Deleuze WebRep Overall rating ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:29:29 -0500 From: Jonathan Lantz-Trissel Subject: Re: Parking Passes At Eastern Mennonite University (1600 students) we started charging $60 for faculty, staff and students to park on campus two years ago. The faculty and staff have an option of parking for free in a satellite lot on the edge of our very small 90 acre campus (10 minute walk across campus). The free lot encourages cars to move to the perimeter making it safer for walkers and cyclists, is more fair for those further from campus and keeps people from parking in residential neighborhoods to avoid the $60 fee. The fee and stepped-up enforcement have drastically cut ridiculous student driving from dorms to academic buildings. I did commuter surveys for all groups just before we started charging and hope to do a second round of surveys this spring or next fall to see if there are more employees and students walking and biking to EMU due to the parking fees or not. Our sustainability committee on campus has not been able to get HR to allow employees to take advantage of the Bike Commuter Act. We actually have a surplus of parking on campus so there isn't a clear cost savings in parking infrastructure should more folks commute by bike, foot, bus or carpool. The cost savings in getting to carbon neutral and savings in university health plan costs are arguments that will eventually carry weight, but that has to be communicated from the upper administration before the conservative HR folks budge, and I'm not sure its worth all that social capital for $20 a month (and I am a die hard bike commuter). Jonathan Lantz-Trissel Sustainability Coordinator Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg VA 22802 www.emu.edu/sustainability (540) 432-4700 We are a small liberal arts college of 1,500 students, Bridget. We do not > at this time charge faculty/staff for parking passes. What we do is offer > $2/day for anyone using alternative transportation (the Metro train, bus, > bicycling, walking, and carpooling). We also reimburse bus and train > tickets in full. This works as a very good incentive for the most part > and does not penalize those who cannot walk to campus. > > Ginny Routhe > Assistant Director Sustainability > Facilities and Campus Services > Pomona College > 101 N. College Way > Claremont, CA 91711 > ginny.routhe at pomona.edu > 909-607-5000 > > From: Bridget Flynn > > Reply-To: Green School List > > > Date: Monday, November 12, 2012 12:14 PM > To: "GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU" > > > Subject: Parking Passes > > Hi All, > > I am writing to ask if any of your schools (esp. small colleges) charge > for parking passes for faculty/administrative&professional staff. I am > looking for a way to incentive biking and walking to campus and take > advantage of the Bike Commuter Act > > ($20/mo. for staff who bike to work). Has your school been able to use the > Act money or create incentive programs to encourage "active" > transportation (even carpooling)? I am specifically interested in > solutions that don't penalize those who couldn't feasibly walk to campus. > Any insight would be terrific. > > Many thanks, > Bridget > > -- > Bridget Flynn > Environmental Sustainability Fellow > Oberlin College > 173 West Lorain St. Suite 209 > Oberlin, OH 44074 > 440-775-6354 > bridget.flynn at oberlin.edu > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned by Postini anti-virus software. > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:31:21 -0500 From: Caroline Savage Subject: Re: Parking Passes Hi Bridget, Our school charges everybody for parking passes. Just before I moved here this summer, the cost of parking for students was raised from $80 to $125 for the year, and (we think - working on getting hard data on this) the result was that students chose to bike instead of paying the extra $45. It sounds like you're more interested in the carrot than the stick approach, so this information may or may not help you. I do know that, since the change in rates, we've had so many cycles that Facilities can't order bike racks fast enough to get them all corralled! This has been particularly interesting for me to observe, since parking passes at my undergrad/grad schools were in the range of $400/year. Population of ISU is 12,000. Best wishes, Caroline Savage --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline E. Savage Caroline Savage Assistant Director Institute for Community Sustainability 108 Science Building Indiana State University From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bridget Flynn Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:15 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Parking Passes Hi All, I am writing to ask if any of your schools (esp. small colleges) charge for parking passes for faculty/administrative&professional staff. I am looking for a way to incentive biking and walking to campus and take advantage of the Bike Commuter Act ($20/mo. for staff who bike to work). Has your school been able to use the Act money or create incentive programs to encourage "active" transportation (even carpooling)? I am specifically interested in solutions that don't penalize those who couldn't feasibly walk to campus. Any insight would be terrific. Many thanks, Bridget -- Bridget Flynn Environmental Sustainability Fellow Oberlin College 173 West Lorain St. Suite 209 Oberlin, OH 44074 440-775-6354 bridget.flynn at oberlin.edu ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:56:59 -0500 From: Rachel Novick Subject: Fume Hood Minimum Ventilation Rates The recently published ANSI Standard Z9.5 indicates that the minimum ventilation rate in a VAV fume hood (i.e. when it's closed) can safely be lower than what's traditionally been used - a typical sized hood could have a minimum of 100 CFM rather than the more typical 200+ CFM. Has anyone made this change? Any info about what your hood minimums are set to in general? Some examples would be very helpful in getting our hoods adjusted. Thanks very much, Rachel Rachel Novick, PhD Office of Sustainability University of Notre Dame 100 Brownson Hall | 574.631.1439 http://green.nd.edu ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:46:25 -0500 From: Nifoghale Ovuworie Subject: Re: Fume Hood Minimum Ventilation Rates Dr. Novick, Labs 21, sponsored by the USEPA and DOE, has a very comprehensive repository of resources for energy conservation and best practices for laboratories. ANSI, ASHRAE and other standards are all referenced alongside case studies: http://www.labs21century.gov/ Thanks, Niffy Ovuworie | Sustainability Engineer Energy Services and Sustainability | The Ohio State University 119 McCracken Power Plant | 2003 Millikin Road | Columbus, OH 43210 614.247.7203 | sustainability.osu.edu | footprint.osu.edu academics | operations | outreach | policy | research On 9 November 2012 13:56, Rachel Novick wrote: > The recently published ANSI Standard Z9.5 indicates that the minimum > ventilation rate in a VAV fume hood (i.e. when it?s closed) can safely be > lower than what?s traditionally been used ? a typical sized hood could have > a minimum of 100 CFM rather than the more typical 200+ CFM. Has anyone made > this change? Any info about what your hood minimums are set to in general? > Some examples would be very helpful in getting our hoods adjusted.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks very much,**** > > Rachel**** > > ** ** > > Rachel Novick, PhD**** > > *Office of Sustainability* > > *University of Notre Dame* > > *100 Brownson Hall | 574.631.1439* > > *http://green.nd.edu* > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:42:12 -0800 From: Michael Wolfsen Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? Warren Wilson has an impressive farm program: http://www.warren-wilson.edu/environmental/greenliving/initiatives.php Mike Wolfsen On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 2:14 PM, Suzanne Hansen wrote: > Macalester College has an urban student garden as well as a small > chicken coop: http://www.macalester.edu/mulch > > On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Jackson, David B > wrote: > > The one at Carleton is in a high visibility/prominent location. Are > there > > others who have student gardens in or near main campus or urban campus > > settings? > > > > Are any non-ag, non-land grant public universities working with student > > organizations to create kitchen or production gardens for the food > service > > area? > > > > How are you funding the garden, physical amendment and any programming? > Do > > any of the student gardens have funding and operational connections to > > Student Services or academic programming? > > > > > > > > Thanks for any comments! DJ > > > > > > > > Dave Jackson > > > > Assistant to the Associate Vice President > > > > Facilities Management > > > > The University of Iowa > > > > 210 USB > > > > Iowa City, IA 52242 > > > > > > > > 319-335-5062 > > > > > > > > http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf > Of > > Martha Larson > > Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:44 AM > > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU > > Subject: Re: who has a farm? > > > > > > > > Information about Carleton's student-run organic farm and our "Eat the > Lawn" > > program can be found at: > > > > http://apps.carleton.edu/sustainability/campus/land/ > > > > > > Martha M. Larson > > Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability > > > > Carleton College > > One North College Street > > Northfield, MN 55057 > > > > ph: (507) 222-7893 > > fax: (507) 222-5464 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: "Meghan M. Haley-Quigley" > > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU > > Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:17:07 AM > > Subject: who has a farm? > > > > Hello all, > > > > > > > > I am interested to learn about colleges & universities with farms ? do > any > > of you grow your own food? We have a campus garden which produces a small > > amount of our produce > > > > but I am interested in learning who is running a larger scale operation. > > > > > > > > Follow up questions: > > > > -How did this come about? Student / administrative initiative? Land gift? > > > > -What is the size of land being farmed? > > > > -How is the farm maintained? Facilities? Students? Farm managers? > > > > -on campus? Distance from campus? > > > > -Are any of you contracted with Sodexo? > > > > > > > > And if you don?t mind me picking your brain further- I have plenty more > > questions- basically I just want to hear your farm story! > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Meghan > > > > > > > > Meghan Haley-Quigley > > > > Sustainability Coordinator > > > > Union College > > > > haleyqum at union.edu > > > > (518) 388 - 6765 > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Suzanne Savanick Hansen, Ph.D. > Sustainability Manager > Macalester College > 1600 Grand Ave > St. Paul, MN 55105 > shansen2 at macalester.edu > 651-696-6019 > > Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:54:50 -0500 From: Caroline Savage Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? We also have a community garden; it is mostly run by our Center for Community Engagement, but since my department (Institute for Community Sustainability) was funded in February we have been taking a more active role. So it has been administrative all along, I don?t know the exact numbers but from what I have seen it seems that student gardeners comprise a low percentage of total gardeners (mostly employees of ISU and other residents of the city). A few classes are interested in working with us to use the garden for a variety of educational opportunities. The property is about half a block, with an extension of another half block (including community compost facilities, an orchard, and berry bushes) being worked on currently to open in the spring. We have 125 plots currently; the expansion will add several more. Plots are free of charge and for gardeners? individual use, but we ask that they donate 10% of their produce to a local charity. We have had problems with folks coming in and picking plots at random, so the expansion will include a ?You-Pick? large plot for true community harvesting. The garden property is owned by ISU but is about a 10 minute walk from main campus. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline E. Savage Caroline Savage Assistant Director Institute for Community Sustainability 108 Science Building Indiana State University From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Duda, Mary J. Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 4:31 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? Hi Dave, We have a community garden on our urban campus. It?s pretty small, 24 plots. Most are used by fac/staff, but a few are students. Of course, the students tend to disappear over the summer so that?s part of the issue. It was initially funded through Facilities Management, and the gardeners are charged a fee of $25 which is repaying the costs of getting it set up (raised beds, mulch, etc) We have a professor planning an urban garden for the spring semester. It?s an anthropology class: Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences. I can get you her contact info if you?re interested. I?m not sure how she?s funding it, but Facilities is providing the space. Mary ************************** Mary J. Duda Sustainability Coordinator Chemical Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety 402-546-6404 mjduda at creighton.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jackson, David B Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 2:57 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? The one at Carleton is in a high visibility/prominent location. Are there others who have student gardens in or near main campus or urban campus settings? Are any non-ag, non-land grant public universities working with student organizations to create kitchen or production gardens for the food service area? How are you funding the garden, physical amendment and any programming? Do any of the student gardens have funding and operational connections to Student Services or academic programming? Thanks for any comments! DJ Dave Jackson Assistant to the Associate Vice President Facilities Management The University of Iowa 210 USB Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-5062 http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Martha Larson Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:44 AM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm? Information about Carleton's student-run organic farm and our "Eat the Lawn" program can be found at: http://apps.carleton.edu/sustainability/campus/land/ Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ________________________________ From: "Meghan M. Haley-Quigley" > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:17:07 AM Subject: who has a farm? Hello all, I am interested to learn about colleges & universities with farms ? do any of you grow your own food? We have a campus garden which produces a small amount of our produce but I am interested in learning who is running a larger scale operation. Follow up questions: -How did this come about? Student / administrative initiative? Land gift? -What is the size of land being farmed? -How is the farm maintained? Facilities? Students? Farm managers? -on campus? Distance from campus? -Are any of you contracted with Sodexo? And if you don?t mind me picking your brain further- I have plenty more questions- basically I just want to hear your farm story! Thanks Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:28:53 -0600 From: Martha Larson Subject: "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects Dear all, One sub-project within Carleton's campus lighting program is a proposal to install occupancy sensors in restrooms campus-wide. To calculate the potential energy and cost savings, we need to estimate on-time in the "before" condition to accurately calculate anticipated reductions in kwh for this project. We're not sure where to draw the line on what constitute a reasonable estimate for the "before" energy use. We have various building operating conditions (functions, open hours, etc) and behavior patterns vary by term and by population as more or less conscientious groups of people rotate through the facilities. We're therefore finding it difficult to estimate "before" on-time without making huge assumptions. Can anyone suggest a cost-effective way to physically meter this and/or reliable rules of thumb for making informed estimates? Martha Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:32:10 -0500 From: "Shea, Cindy (Sustainability Office)" Subject: Re: "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects We?ve used hobos to monitor before conditions. Cindy Cindy Pollock Shea, LEED AP Director, Sustainability Office http://sustainability.unc.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Martha Larson Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:29 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects Dear all, One sub-project within Carleton's campus lighting program is a proposal to install occupancy sensors in restrooms campus-wide. To calculate the potential energy and cost savings, we need to estimate on-time in the "before" condition to accurately calculate anticipated reductions in kwh for this project. We're not sure where to draw the line on what constitute a reasonable estimate for the "before" energy use. We have various building operating conditions (functions, open hours, etc) and behavior patterns vary by term and by population as more or less conscientious groups of people rotate through the facilities. We're therefore finding it difficult to estimate "before" on-time without making huge assumptions. Can anyone suggest a cost-effective way to physically meter this and/or reliable rules of thumb for making informed estimates? Martha Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:45:36 +0000 From: "Kane, Michael" Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? We are a community college in California, there have been some moves to do a community garden that have been put on hold until I can complete a manual. Our district is highly risk averse so there are some political issues to deal with on that front. However, one of our clubs our Ecologically Concerned Organization of Students (ECOS) has done a small student garden near our science building, they built a small snail shell shaped, ?herb spiral? and have planted and maintained it now for about 6 months. A chapter of the same student group at our Grass Valley campus is also currently designing a small student garden on that campus. Neither will be large enough to contribute to food service or farmers market, but given the nature of how quickly our students come and go it?s a nice experiment into seeing if we can sustain something over time. Michael A Kane Associate Dean,Sciences & Mathematics - (916) 660-7902 http://www.sierracollege.edu/academics/divisions/science-math/index.php President, Community College Sustainability Collaborative http://ccsustain.wordpress.com Director, Sierra College Energy Technology Program www.sierraenergytech.com Sometimes you have to be the helping hand of Karma From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Duda, Mary J. Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 1:31 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? Hi Dave, We have a community garden on our urban campus. It?s pretty small, 24 plots. Most are used by fac/staff, but a few are students. Of course, the students tend to disappear over the summer so that?s part of the issue. It was initially funded through Facilities Management, and the gardeners are charged a fee of $25 which is repaying the costs of getting it set up (raised beds, mulch, etc) We have a professor planning an urban garden for the spring semester. It?s an anthropology class: Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences. I can get you her contact info if you?re interested. I?m not sure how she?s funding it, but Facilities is providing the space. Mary ************************** Mary J. Duda Sustainability Coordinator Chemical Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety 402-546-6404 mjduda at creighton.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jackson, David B Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 2:57 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? The one at Carleton is in a high visibility/prominent location. Are there others who have student gardens in or near main campus or urban campus settings? Are any non-ag, non-land grant public universities working with student organizations to create kitchen or production gardens for the food service area? How are you funding the garden, physical amendment and any programming? Do any of the student gardens have funding and operational connections to Student Services or academic programming? Thanks for any comments! DJ Dave Jackson Assistant to the Associate Vice President Facilities Management The University of Iowa 210 USB Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-5062 http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Martha Larson Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:44 AM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm? Information about Carleton's student-run organic farm and our "Eat the Lawn" program can be found at: http://apps.carleton.edu/sustainability/campus/land/ Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ________________________________ From: "Meghan M. Haley-Quigley" > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:17:07 AM Subject: who has a farm? Hello all, I am interested to learn about colleges & universities with farms ? do any of you grow your own food? We have a campus garden which produces a small amount of our produce but I am interested in learning who is running a larger scale operation. Follow up questions: -How did this come about? Student / administrative initiative? Land gift? -What is the size of land being farmed? -How is the farm maintained? Facilities? Students? Farm managers? -on campus? Distance from campus? -Are any of you contracted with Sodexo? And if you don?t mind me picking your brain further- I have plenty more questions- basically I just want to hear your farm story! Thanks Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:51:13 +0000 From: Aubrey Batchelor Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? While we are chatting about farms student gardens, have any of you had issues with management of your farms/gardens over the summer while students are typically away from campus? What type of solutions do you have in place for maintaining the farms over the summer months? Thanks for the help, we?re brainstorming strategies to keep our gardens in use and optimized over the summer as student momentum dies down. Best, Aubrey Batchelor Program Coordinator Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability University of Washington 206-616-9471 http://green.washington.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Kane, Michael Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 10:46 AM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? We are a community college in California, there have been some moves to do a community garden that have been put on hold until I can complete a manual. Our district is highly risk averse so there are some political issues to deal with on that front. However, one of our clubs our Ecologically Concerned Organization of Students (ECOS) has done a small student garden near our science building, they built a small snail shell shaped, ?herb spiral? and have planted and maintained it now for about 6 months. A chapter of the same student group at our Grass Valley campus is also currently designing a small student garden on that campus. Neither will be large enough to contribute to food service or farmers market, but given the nature of how quickly our students come and go it?s a nice experiment into seeing if we can sustain something over time. Michael A Kane Associate Dean,Sciences & Mathematics - (916) 660-7902 http://www.sierracollege.edu/academics/divisions/science-math/index.php President, Community College Sustainability Collaborative http://ccsustain.wordpress.com Director, Sierra College Energy Technology Program www.sierraenergytech.com Sometimes you have to be the helping hand of Karma From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Duda, Mary J. Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 1:31 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? Hi Dave, We have a community garden on our urban campus. It?s pretty small, 24 plots. Most are used by fac/staff, but a few are students. Of course, the students tend to disappear over the summer so that?s part of the issue. It was initially funded through Facilities Management, and the gardeners are charged a fee of $25 which is repaying the costs of getting it set up (raised beds, mulch, etc) We have a professor planning an urban garden for the spring semester. It?s an anthropology class: Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences. I can get you her contact info if you?re interested. I?m not sure how she?s funding it, but Facilities is providing the space. Mary ************************** Mary J. Duda Sustainability Coordinator Chemical Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety 402-546-6404 mjduda at creighton.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jackson, David B Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 2:57 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? The one at Carleton is in a high visibility/prominent location. Are there others who have student gardens in or near main campus or urban campus settings? Are any non-ag, non-land grant public universities working with student organizations to create kitchen or production gardens for the food service area? How are you funding the garden, physical amendment and any programming? Do any of the student gardens have funding and operational connections to Student Services or academic programming? Thanks for any comments! DJ Dave Jackson Assistant to the Associate Vice President Facilities Management The University of Iowa 210 USB Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-5062 http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Martha Larson Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:44 AM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm? Information about Carleton's student-run organic farm and our "Eat the Lawn" program can be found at: http://apps.carleton.edu/sustainability/campus/land/ Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ________________________________ From: "Meghan M. Haley-Quigley" > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:17:07 AM Subject: who has a farm? Hello all, I am interested to learn about colleges & universities with farms ? do any of you grow your own food? We have a campus garden which produces a small amount of our produce but I am interested in learning who is running a larger scale operation. Follow up questions: -How did this come about? Student / administrative initiative? Land gift? -What is the size of land being farmed? -How is the farm maintained? Facilities? Students? Farm managers? -on campus? Distance from campus? -Are any of you contracted with Sodexo? And if you don?t mind me picking your brain further- I have plenty more questions- basically I just want to hear your farm story! Thanks Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:11:19 -0600 From: Marvin Pate Subject: Re: "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects We use Hobo- brand loggers to record occupancy. It?s portable, battery-operated, and downloads to a computer. There is one version that logs both occupancy and lighting on/off status. Marvin Pate Director of Sustainable Integrations Sewanee: The University of the South 931-598-1420 *From:* Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Martha Larson *Sent:* Tuesday, November 13, 2012 12:29 PM *To:* GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU *Subject:* "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects Dear all, One sub-project within Carleton's campus lighting program is a proposal to install occupancy sensors in restrooms campus-wide. To calculate the potential energy and cost savings, we need to estimate on-time in the "before" condition to accurately calculate anticipated reductions in kwh for this project. We're not sure where to draw the line on what constitute a reasonable estimate for the "before" energy use. We have various building operating conditions (functions, open hours, etc) and behavior patterns vary by term and by population as more or less conscientious groups of people rotate through the facilities. We're therefore finding it difficult to estimate "before" on-time without making huge assumptions. Can anyone suggest a cost-effective way to physically meter this and/or reliable rules of thumb for making informed estimates? Martha *Martha M. Larson* Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:54:52 -0500 From: "Cook, Christy" Subject: FW: December 4th - Food Waste Reduction Workshop @ VTC Hello! Legislation in Vermont is heading towards banning food waste from landfills. Please review the agenda linked below and share this broadly with all food service operators in Vermont to learn more about food diversion opportunities in anticipation of this legislation. Registration is only $25 and includes lunch. Thanks! Christy Cook Senior Manager Sustainability Deployment and Field Support Offer Development Team Campus Services Mb: 404 217 7847 christy.cook at sodexo.com Sodexo Sustainability Report for North America Sodexo - A Better Tomorrow Starts Today. From: Hengstenberg, Carey [mailto:Carey.Hengstenberg at state.vt.us] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 11:43 AM To: Hengstenberg, Carey Subject: December 4th - Food Waste Reduction Workshop @ VTC Greetings! The Agency of Natural Resources is pleased to be sponsoring a workshop titled "Reducing Food Waste Through Source Reduction" with Vermont Technical College and US EPA on Dec. 4th. Please see the attached announcement for registration details or click here. This workshop is targeted toward large generators of food waste including universities, hospitals, resorts and supermarkets. Please help to spread the word because we have an amazing line up of speakers including several Vermont companies and organizations and Nora Goldstein from Biocycle Magazine and Andrew Shakman, President of LeanPath. Please note that this workshop is the second workshop in a four part series sponsored by VTC's Institute for Applied Agriculture and Food Systems called call called GroundWork. While everyone is welcome to register for all 4 workshops - you can chose to register for only the Dec. 4th workshop. Hope to see you there and PLEASE help to spread the word. This is a great opportunity to learn about food waste reduction in anticipation of Act 148 - Vermont's legislation banning the disposal of food waste in landfills. The cost of the workshop is $25 (and that includes lunch!) - Carey Carey Hengstenberg I Solid Waste Management Program I Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation I carey.hengstenberg at state.vt.us I (802) 595-1632 ________________________________ This e-mail, attachments included, is confidential. It is intended solely for the addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, any use, copy or diffusion, even partial of this message is prohibited. Please delete it and notify the sender immediately. Since the integrity of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet, SODEXO cannot therefore be considered liable for its content. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:19:05 +0000 From: "Haley-Quigley, Meghan M." Subject: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Green Schoolers, Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level? I've met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy. Looking forward to hearing from you, Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:29:05 -0800 From: Mark McCaffrey Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Meghan: In terms of resources, CLEAN has a catalog of reviewed and annotated online resources (learning activities, videos, visualizations, etc) about climate, energy, sustainability that are well vetted for scientific accuracy for middle through undergraduate level. They can be sorted by themes, grade levels, etc., although most people don't make use of this feature: http://cleanet.org/clean/educational_resources/index.html CLEAN also has a section on effective teaching of the climate and energy literacy principles by grade levels, which is also under-utilized: http://cleanet.org/clean/literacy/index.html As for similar commitment, the Green Ribbon Schools framework has the potential for providing a framework/commitment similar to ACUPCC: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html There's also a Texas based Green Ribbon Schools that is more focused on healthy schools rather than carbon reductions, etc. Hope that helps! M On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > Hi Green Schoolers,**** > > ** ** > > Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as > resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** > > I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need > something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** > > ** ** > > Looking forward to hearing from you,**** > > Meghan**** > > ** ** > > Meghan Haley-Quigley**** > > Sustainability Coordinator**** > > Union College**** > > haleyqum at union.edu**** > > (518) 388 - 6765**** > > garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** > > ** ** > -- Mark S. McCaffrey Programs and Policy Director National Center for Science Education 420 40th Street, Suite 2 Oakland, CA 94609-2509 Phone: 510.601.7203 or 800-290-6006 Fax: 510-601-7204 http://ncse.com/climate Read Reports of the NCSE on-line: http://reports.ncse.com Subscribe to NCSE's free weekly e-newsletter: http://groups.google.com/group/ncse-news NCSE is on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/evolution.ncse http://www.youtube.com/NatCen4ScienceEd http://twitter.com/ncse NCSE's work is supported by its members. Join today! http://ncse.com/join ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:36:10 -0500 From: Stephen Muzzy Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hello Meghan, The Green School Alliancehas a K-12 Climate Commitment that is similar to the ACUPCC. Below are some other K-12 focused organizations to be aware of: TheCloud Institute for Sustainability Education works with K-12 school systems and their communities to educate for a sustainable future by inspiring educators and engaging students through meaningful content and learner-centered instruction. The Center for Environmental Education (CEE) works with K-12 schools to address climate change issues and to cultivate healthy lifestyles. USGBC's Center for Green Schoolshas some K-12 resources Best - Steve Stephen Muzzy Senior Associate, Second Nature 18 Tremont Street, Suite 308 | Boston, MA 02108 617-722-0036 Ext 208 | smuzzy at secondnature.org www.secondnature.org | www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org *Nominate your institution today* *2013 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards* *November 14 deadline ? 500-word application* secondnature.org/awards *Follow Second Nature & the ACUPCC:* Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | YouTube | Blog On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 3:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > Hi Green Schoolers,**** > > ** ** > > Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as > resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** > > I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need > something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** > > ** ** > > Looking forward to hearing from you,**** > > Meghan**** > > ** ** > > Meghan Haley-Quigley**** > > Sustainability Coordinator**** > > Union College**** > > haleyqum at union.edu**** > > (518) 388 - 6765**** > > garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** > > ** ** > -- Second Nature | ACUPCC| BTH MSLS | Stratleade| Twitter ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:36:33 -0500 From: Molly Hislop Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Meghan, I'm not aware of a commitment for high schools beyond the Green Ribbon Schools program. That'd be a good start. Similar to CLEAN, Green Education Foundation (GEF) has a clearinghouse of free, standards-based lessons sorted by grade level and subject area, though these take on more broad sustainability topics such as energy, waste, water, transportation and green building. http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/institute/lesson-clearinghouse.html In terms of educators feeling credible and legitimate when teaching these concepts, I'd recommend GEF Institute's Sustainability Specialist Certificate - K-12 Sustainability Education Strategies. It's all online, very engaging and application based. http://gefinstitute.org/sustainability-specialist-certificate/k-12-specialis t.html Good luck! Molly From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Mark McCaffrey Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 3:29 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Meghan: In terms of resources, CLEAN has a catalog of reviewed and annotated online resources (learning activities, videos, visualizations, etc) about climate, energy, sustainability that are well vetted for scientific accuracy for middle through undergraduate level. They can be sorted by themes, grade levels, etc., although most people don't make use of this feature: http://cleanet.org/clean/educational_resources/index.html CLEAN also has a section on effective teaching of the climate and energy literacy principles by grade levels, which is also under-utilized: http://cleanet.org/clean/literacy/index.html As for similar commitment, the Green Ribbon Schools framework has the potential for providing a framework/commitment similar to ACUPCC: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html There's also a Texas based Green Ribbon Schools that is more focused on healthy schools rather than carbon reductions, etc. Hope that helps! M On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. wrote: Hi Green Schoolers, Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level? I've met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy. Looking forward to hearing from you, Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com -- Mark S. McCaffrey Programs and Policy Director National Center for Science Education 420 40th Street, Suite 2 Oakland, CA 94609-2509 Phone: 510.601.7203 or 800-290-6006 Fax: 510-601-7204 http://ncse.com/climate Read Reports of the NCSE on-line: http://reports.ncse.com Subscribe to NCSE's free weekly e-newsletter: http://groups.google.com/group/ncse-news NCSE is on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/evolution.ncse http://www.youtube.com/NatCen4ScienceEd http://twitter.com/ncse NCSE's work is supported by its members. Join today! http://ncse.com/join ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:49:39 -0600 From: Bob Washburn Subject: Re: Fume Hood Minimum Ventilation Rates As you noted this is a recent major change to ANSI/AIHA Z9.5. It was based on some research by distinguished gentlemen at the National Labs. They could find no basis for the old standard, and discovered that Europe had no minimum and no record of fume hood explosions due to low flow. I doubt you will find many who have already made the change. The standared only recently passed ANSI review of the AIHA approval. I have not gotten my hands on the new standard. It is my understanding that a hazard analysis is now called for in labs. I would caution about adopting a paragraph from the new standard and ignoring the rest. While the new standard still creates very high air exchange rates inside the hood, lowering the minimum does remove some of the safety factor. We anticipated the changes and designed our new Science Lab Building so that it can be rebalanced to the new standard, if appropriate. Some factors to consider: 1, Is the system working properly? Does it properly track sash position changes, and can sash position changes be done without causing spillage? The new standard is only useful with VAV hoods that are working properly. 2. What is the range of the VAV device serving the hood? The minimum allowable in Z9.5 may well be out of the control range of your controller. This could require a replacement of the device. Discussions with the manufacturer's rep of your VAV controller is highly advised. 3. What does the lower minimum air flow in the hood do to the minimum ventilation rate of the room? If air now being exhausted from the fume hood is replaced by air exhausted from the room, there may be zero savings. If that is the case it may also be worth reviewing your minimum lab airflow requirements. Many of these are much higher than they need to be, especially when the lab is unoccupied. Our analysis showed significant savings in Chem labs, much less in Biology labs due to the difference in hood densities. 3. Realize that changing the hood minimum also requires changes to the room air supply and room exhaust air controller if one exists to maintain proper room and building air balances. If there is not a general room exhaust, the economies probably indicates simply using a higher fume hood minimum to meet the room ventilation requirements. 4. In your savings analysis recognize that lower minimum hood requirements may result is very significant reheat cost savings. Cumulative hood minimums are frequently far above what is required for room cooling resulting is significant reheat costs. 5 You MUST analyze the building's systems. Simply changing the fume hood controller minimum setting in any modern facility will likely result in significant balance, control, and operational issues. 6. If you can't get people to close the sash the minimum is irrelevant. And finally if hoods are still being operated at 100 FPM face velocities, and you local codes allow lower velocities, upgrading/replacing the hoods to operate at 60 - 80 fpm and take advantage of the new minimums can have a very significant impact on the facility energy costs and footprint. Bob Washburn > > On 9 November 2012 13:56, Rachel Novick wrote: > > > The recently published ANSI Standard Z9.5 indicates that the minimum > > ventilation rate in a VAV fume hood (i.e. when it?s closed) can safely be > > lower than what?s traditionally been used ? a typical sized hood could have > > a minimum of 100 CFM rather than the more typical 200+ CFM. Has anyone made > > this change? Any info about what your hood minimums are set to in general? > > Some examples would be very helpful in getting our hoods adjusted.**** > > > > ** ** > > > > Thanks very much,**** > > > > Rachel**** > > > > ** ** > > > > Rachel Novick, PhD**** > > > > *Office of Sustainability* > > > > *University of Notre Dame* > > > > *100 Brownson Hall | 574.631.1439* > > > > *http://green.nd.edu* > > > ------------------------------------------------- SIUE Web Mail ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:50:57 -0700 From: Cynthia Thomashow Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools You may want to talk with the National Wildlife Federation: http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming.aspx Green School Network Jim McGrath GCSNet President Tel: 507-895-7130 jim at greencharterschools.org Victoria Waters at www.*greeneducationfoundation*.org/ http://www.acespace.org/ Alliance for Climate Education Climate Reality Project Good luck. Cindy On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > Hi Green Schoolers,**** > > ** ** > > Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as > resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** > > I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need > something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** > > ** ** > > Looking forward to hearing from you,**** > > Meghan**** > > ** ** > > Meghan Haley-Quigley**** > > Sustainability Coordinator**** > > Union College**** > > haleyqum at union.edu**** > > (518) 388 - 6765**** > > garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** > > ** ** > -- Cynthia Thomashow Education and Professional Development Officer AASHE 1536 Wynkoop B500 Denver, CO 80202 cynthia.thomashow at aashe.org 603-283-8485 *Save the Date!* *AASHE 2012 Los Angeles October 14-17 Registration deadline approaching!* [image: AASHE Logo - no subtitle] -- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:00:58 -0800 From: Kimberly Corrigan Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Meghan, It would be interesting to ask middle and high school students to develop a commitment for K-12 schools, districts, principals and superintendents across the country. The U.S. Partnership's K-12 and Teacher Preparation Networkcould possibly facilitate strategic discussions on this worthy cause. From nonprofit Facing the Future: Download a free 2-week unit for Climate Change In many of Facing the Future's lessons (free and low-cost) students are asked to build policy, run town hall discussions and create vision statements and action plans for real-world issues they care about -- building a K-12 Climate Commitment might be a fantastic task for high schoolers across the country! I'd certainly be interested in looking for partners to create a 350.org-styled train for climate change at the K-12 level. Best, Kim *Kimberly Corrigan * Partnerships & Professional Development Director Facing the Future www.facingthefuture.org *Phone:* 206-264-1503 x 108 Nonprofit Facing the Future's award-winning, hands-on, standards-aligned K12 curricula and professional development supports teachers in equipping and motivating their students to develop critical thinking skills, build global awareness and engage in positive solutions for a sustainable world. ** *"It's the most successful, student-centered curriculum I've ever found to teach about global issues." **Middle School Social Studies Teacher, WA* On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM, Mark McCaffrey wrote: > Meghan: > > In terms of resources, CLEAN has a catalog of reviewed and annotated > online resources (learning activities, videos, visualizations, etc) about > climate, energy, sustainability that are well vetted for scientific > accuracy for middle through undergraduate level. They can be sorted by > themes, grade levels, etc., although most people don't make use of this > feature: > http://cleanet.org/clean/educational_resources/index.html > > CLEAN also has a section on effective teaching of the climate and energy > literacy principles by grade levels, which is also under-utilized: > http://cleanet.org/clean/literacy/index.html > > As for similar commitment, the Green Ribbon Schools framework has the > potential for providing a framework/commitment similar to ACUPCC: > http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html > > There's also a Texas based Green Ribbon Schools that is more focused on > healthy schools rather than carbon reductions, etc. > > Hope that helps! > > M > > > > On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < > haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > >> Hi Green Schoolers,**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as >> resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** >> >> I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need >> something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Looking forward to hearing from you,**** >> >> Meghan**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Meghan Haley-Quigley**** >> >> Sustainability Coordinator**** >> >> Union College**** >> >> haleyqum at union.edu**** >> >> (518) 388 - 6765**** >> >> garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** >> >> ** ** >> > > > > -- > Mark S. McCaffrey > Programs and Policy Director > National Center for Science Education > 420 40th Street, Suite 2 > Oakland, CA 94609-2509 > Phone: 510.601.7203 or 800-290-6006 > Fax: 510-601-7204 > > http://ncse.com/climate > > Read Reports of the NCSE on-line: > http://reports.ncse.com > > Subscribe to NCSE's free weekly e-newsletter: > http://groups.google.com/group/ncse-news > NCSE is on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter: > http://www.facebook.com/evolution.ncse > http://www.youtube.com/NatCen4ScienceEd > http://twitter.com/ncse > > NCSE's work is supported by its members. Join today! > http://ncse.com/join > > > -- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:59:38 -0600 From: Jennifer Seydel Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Meghan: There are a number of things happening with K-12. We have not gotten consensus on a model similar to your request, but continue conversations! WThe Green Schools National Conference On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 2:50 PM, Cynthia Thomashow < cynthia.thomashow at aashe.org> wrote: > You may want to talk with the > National Wildlife Federation: > http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming.aspx > > Green School Network > Jim McGrath > GCSNet President > Tel: 507-895-7130 > jim at greencharterschools.org > > Victoria Waters at www.*greeneducationfoundation*.org/ > > http://www.acespace.org/ Alliance for Climate Education > > Climate Reality Project > > Good luck. > Cindy > > On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < > haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > >> Hi Green Schoolers,**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as >> resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** >> >> I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need >> something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Looking forward to hearing from you,**** >> >> Meghan**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Meghan Haley-Quigley**** >> >> Sustainability Coordinator**** >> >> Union College**** >> >> haleyqum at union.edu**** >> >> (518) 388 - 6765**** >> >> garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** >> >> ** ** >> > > > > -- > Cynthia Thomashow > Education and Professional Development Officer > AASHE > 1536 Wynkoop B500 > Denver, CO 80202 > cynthia.thomashow at aashe.org > 603-283-8485 > > *Save the Date!* > *AASHE 2012 Los Angeles October 14-17 > Registration deadline approaching!* > [image: AASHE Logo - no subtitle] > > > > > -- Jennifer Seydel, Ph.D. School Designer, Midwest Region 109 Pine View Dr. Madison, WI 53704 Cell: 816-520-5115 Phone: 608-285-5462 E-mail: jseydel at elschools.org ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:24:35 -0600 From: Jennifer Seydel Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Meghan: Many folks across the country have been talking about how to replicate, in K-12 schools, some of the models being used in higher ed. The conversations have been quite broad, but no one has picked up the staff to lead us forward on this particular issue...just yet. I sense the time is coming. So stay tuned! Two years ago, the Green Schools National Network facilitated a conversation to define what constitutes a green schools. The Green Print for Green and Healthy Schools on the GSNN website has been reviewed and vetted by many individuals and organizations around the country. Last year, the GSNN supported a review of 80 different "assessments" being used within the K-12 arena and made a proposal for a self-assessment system, similar to AASHE Stars program, that was met with much tension. Because the GRS was just rolling out, the timing may not have been the best. That document, and all of the feedback provided by many individuals on this listserv is still waiting in the wings! Right now, the Green Ribbon Schools Award program is the only "application" process that has schools using metrics to measure impact. The model is strong and has shaped multiple initiatives to refine green and healthy schools program, environmental literacy standards, and outreach to K-12 schools in many states across the nation. If you would like to join the conversation regarding how to move this forward, please drop me a note. We will be hosting another pre-conference forum a the Green Schools National Conference regarding the need to support schools and school districts adopt sustainable practices. If you are interested in learning more about the conference or the network, our websites are: greenschoolsnationalconference.org greenschoolsnationalnetwork.org I believe there are links to state green school and sustainable school networks on our website. It is actually a pretty exciting time to be engaged with others on this topic! Keep supporting your friends and colleagues. They may not find a quick fix answer, but there are multiple opportunities to engage in conversation that have the potential to shape policy and practice in this area. Cheers, Jenny On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. wrote: > Hi Green Schoolers, > > > > Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as > resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level? > > I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need > something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy. > > > > Looking forward to hearing from you, > > Meghan > > > > Meghan Haley-Quigley > > Sustainability Coordinator > > Union College > > haleyqum at union.edu > > (518) 388 - 6765 > > garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com > > -- Jennifer Seydel, Ph.D. School Designer, Midwest Region 109 Pine View Dr. Madison, WI 53704 Cell: 816-520-5115 Phone: 608-285-5462 E-mail: jseydel at elschools.org ------------------------------ End of GRNSCH-L Digest - 12 Nov 2012 to 13 Nov 2012 (#2012-244) *************************************************************** From TTillman2 at uco.edu Wed Jan 9 14:57:37 2013 From: TTillman2 at uco.edu (Timothy Tillman) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 14:57:37 -0600 Subject: [HESCO] FW: Green School List In-Reply-To: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701534B870A95@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> References: <6131CF92E36BEE449BE0B34DD2E5367701534B870A95@STWEXE3.ad.okstate.edu> Message-ID: <6828BEFB6EA8D44D96388EFC4E2CF77E88B9D7D70F@EXCHANGE.uco.local> Hi everyone! Thanks to our friends at OSU for a truly inspirational meeting and tour! The HESCO listserve is primarily for group communication whereas the forum is for more in-depth, non-inbox-exploding discussions. Tim -----Original Message----- From: hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:hesco-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Hershey, Ilda Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 2:30 PM To: 'hesco at lists.onenet.net' (hesco at lists.onenet.net) Subject: [HESCO] Green School List Hello HESCO People! At the HESCO meeting today, we touched on listservs and how helpful they can be for posting questions and sharing information. Below is a thread from the Green School List. This listserv is hosted by Brown University but includes participation from universities and colleges all over the nation. This example happens to have 6 topics (and 22 messages), so it's rather long, but it's easy to see at the start what the topics are so you can scroll according to your interests. This is the daily digest mode, which I recommend. Here is the subscription page: http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=GRNSCH-L&H=LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU I hope you get as much out of this listserv as I have! -Ilda P.S. Tim - could you please remind me (us), what is the difference between the HESCO list and HESCO forum and how we should be using these two tools? -----Original Message----- From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of GRNSCH-L automatic digest system Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:01 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: GRNSCH-L Digest - 12 Nov 2012 to 13 Nov 2012 (#2012-244) There are 22 messages totaling 5448 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Parking Passes (3) 2. Fume Hood Minimum Ventilation Rates (3) 3. who has a farm/Student Garden? (4) 4. "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects (3) 5. FW: December 4th - Food Waste Reduction Workshop @ VTC 6. ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools (8) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:19:17 -0500 From: Chad Frederick Subject: Re: Parking Passes Hi Bridget, We charge for parking, but we have an extremely popular "Earn-a-Bike" program that has taken some pressure off: http://louisville.edu/sustainability/operations/earn-a-bike-program.html Good luck, Chad On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Ginny Routhe wrote: > We are a small liberal arts college of 1,500 students, Bridget. We do > not at this time charge faculty/staff for parking passes. What we do is > offer $2/day for anyone using alternative transportation (the Metro train, > bus, bicycling, walking, and carpooling). We also reimburse bus and train > tickets in full. This works as a very good incentive for the most part and > does not penalize those who cannot walk to campus. > > Ginny Routhe**** > > Assistant Director Sustainability**** > > Facilities and Campus Services**** > > Pomona College**** > > 101 N. College Way**** > > Claremont, CA 91711**** > > ginny.routhe at pomona.edu**** > > 909-607-5000 > > From: Bridget Flynn > Reply-To: Green School List > Date: Monday, November 12, 2012 12:14 PM > To: "GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU" > Subject: Parking Passes > > Hi All, > > I am writing to ask if any of your schools (esp. small colleges) charge > for parking passes for faculty/administrative&professional staff. I am > looking for a way to incentive biking and walking to campus and take > advantage of the Bike Commuter Act ($20/mo. > for staff who bike to work). Has your school been able to use the Act money > or create incentive programs to encourage "active" transportation (even > carpooling)? I am specifically interested in solutions that don't penalize > those who couldn't feasibly walk to campus. Any insight would be terrific. > > Many thanks, > Bridget > > -- > *Bridget Flynn* > Environmental Sustainability Fellow > Oberlin College > 173 West Lorain St. Suite 209 > Oberlin, OH 44074 > *440-775-6354* > bridget.flynn at oberlin.edu > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned by Postini anti-virus software. > > > -- Chad Paul Frederick PhD Student, Department of Urban and Public Affairs School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies University Fellow University of Louisville * *"*You are born modern, you do not become so.*" - Jean Baudrillard *?Bring something incomprehensible into the world!? *- Gilles Deleuze WebRep Overall rating ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:29:29 -0500 From: Jonathan Lantz-Trissel Subject: Re: Parking Passes At Eastern Mennonite University (1600 students) we started charging $60 for faculty, staff and students to park on campus two years ago. The faculty and staff have an option of parking for free in a satellite lot on the edge of our very small 90 acre campus (10 minute walk across campus). The free lot encourages cars to move to the perimeter making it safer for walkers and cyclists, is more fair for those further from campus and keeps people from parking in residential neighborhoods to avoid the $60 fee. The fee and stepped-up enforcement have drastically cut ridiculous student driving from dorms to academic buildings. I did commuter surveys for all groups just before we started charging and hope to do a second round of surveys this spring or next fall to see if there are more employees and students walking and biking to EMU due to the parking fees or not. Our sustainability committee on campus has not been able to get HR to allow employees to take advantage of the Bike Commuter Act. We actually have a surplus of parking on campus so there isn't a clear cost savings in parking infrastructure should more folks commute by bike, foot, bus or carpool. The cost savings in getting to carbon neutral and savings in university health plan costs are arguments that will eventually carry weight, but that has to be communicated from the upper administration before the conservative HR folks budge, and I'm not sure its worth all that social capital for $20 a month (and I am a die hard bike commuter). Jonathan Lantz-Trissel Sustainability Coordinator Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg VA 22802 www.emu.edu/sustainability (540) 432-4700 We are a small liberal arts college of 1,500 students, Bridget. We do not > at this time charge faculty/staff for parking passes. What we do is offer > $2/day for anyone using alternative transportation (the Metro train, bus, > bicycling, walking, and carpooling). We also reimburse bus and train > tickets in full. This works as a very good incentive for the most part > and does not penalize those who cannot walk to campus. > > Ginny Routhe > Assistant Director Sustainability > Facilities and Campus Services > Pomona College > 101 N. College Way > Claremont, CA 91711 > ginny.routhe at pomona.edu > 909-607-5000 > > From: Bridget Flynn > > Reply-To: Green School List > > > Date: Monday, November 12, 2012 12:14 PM > To: "GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU" > > > Subject: Parking Passes > > Hi All, > > I am writing to ask if any of your schools (esp. small colleges) charge > for parking passes for faculty/administrative&professional staff. I am > looking for a way to incentive biking and walking to campus and take > advantage of the Bike Commuter Act > > ($20/mo. for staff who bike to work). Has your school been able to use the > Act money or create incentive programs to encourage "active" > transportation (even carpooling)? I am specifically interested in > solutions that don't penalize those who couldn't feasibly walk to campus. > Any insight would be terrific. > > Many thanks, > Bridget > > -- > Bridget Flynn > Environmental Sustainability Fellow > Oberlin College > 173 West Lorain St. Suite 209 > Oberlin, OH 44074 > 440-775-6354 > bridget.flynn at oberlin.edu > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned by Postini anti-virus software. > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:31:21 -0500 From: Caroline Savage Subject: Re: Parking Passes Hi Bridget, Our school charges everybody for parking passes. Just before I moved here this summer, the cost of parking for students was raised from $80 to $125 for the year, and (we think - working on getting hard data on this) the result was that students chose to bike instead of paying the extra $45. It sounds like you're more interested in the carrot than the stick approach, so this information may or may not help you. I do know that, since the change in rates, we've had so many cycles that Facilities can't order bike racks fast enough to get them all corralled! This has been particularly interesting for me to observe, since parking passes at my undergrad/grad schools were in the range of $400/year. Population of ISU is 12,000. Best wishes, Caroline Savage --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline E. Savage Caroline Savage Assistant Director Institute for Community Sustainability 108 Science Building Indiana State University From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bridget Flynn Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:15 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Parking Passes Hi All, I am writing to ask if any of your schools (esp. small colleges) charge for parking passes for faculty/administrative&professional staff. I am looking for a way to incentive biking and walking to campus and take advantage of the Bike Commuter Act ($20/mo. for staff who bike to work). Has your school been able to use the Act money or create incentive programs to encourage "active" transportation (even carpooling)? I am specifically interested in solutions that don't penalize those who couldn't feasibly walk to campus. Any insight would be terrific. Many thanks, Bridget -- Bridget Flynn Environmental Sustainability Fellow Oberlin College 173 West Lorain St. Suite 209 Oberlin, OH 44074 440-775-6354 bridget.flynn at oberlin.edu ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:56:59 -0500 From: Rachel Novick Subject: Fume Hood Minimum Ventilation Rates The recently published ANSI Standard Z9.5 indicates that the minimum ventilation rate in a VAV fume hood (i.e. when it's closed) can safely be lower than what's traditionally been used - a typical sized hood could have a minimum of 100 CFM rather than the more typical 200+ CFM. Has anyone made this change? Any info about what your hood minimums are set to in general? Some examples would be very helpful in getting our hoods adjusted. Thanks very much, Rachel Rachel Novick, PhD Office of Sustainability University of Notre Dame 100 Brownson Hall | 574.631.1439 http://green.nd.edu ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:46:25 -0500 From: Nifoghale Ovuworie Subject: Re: Fume Hood Minimum Ventilation Rates Dr. Novick, Labs 21, sponsored by the USEPA and DOE, has a very comprehensive repository of resources for energy conservation and best practices for laboratories. ANSI, ASHRAE and other standards are all referenced alongside case studies: http://www.labs21century.gov/ Thanks, Niffy Ovuworie | Sustainability Engineer Energy Services and Sustainability | The Ohio State University 119 McCracken Power Plant | 2003 Millikin Road | Columbus, OH 43210 614.247.7203 | sustainability.osu.edu | footprint.osu.edu academics | operations | outreach | policy | research On 9 November 2012 13:56, Rachel Novick wrote: > The recently published ANSI Standard Z9.5 indicates that the minimum > ventilation rate in a VAV fume hood (i.e. when it?s closed) can safely be > lower than what?s traditionally been used ? a typical sized hood could have > a minimum of 100 CFM rather than the more typical 200+ CFM. Has anyone made > this change? Any info about what your hood minimums are set to in general? > Some examples would be very helpful in getting our hoods adjusted.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks very much,**** > > Rachel**** > > ** ** > > Rachel Novick, PhD**** > > *Office of Sustainability* > > *University of Notre Dame* > > *100 Brownson Hall | 574.631.1439* > > *http://green.nd.edu* > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:42:12 -0800 From: Michael Wolfsen Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? Warren Wilson has an impressive farm program: http://www.warren-wilson.edu/environmental/greenliving/initiatives.php Mike Wolfsen On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 2:14 PM, Suzanne Hansen wrote: > Macalester College has an urban student garden as well as a small > chicken coop: http://www.macalester.edu/mulch > > On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Jackson, David B > wrote: > > The one at Carleton is in a high visibility/prominent location. Are > there > > others who have student gardens in or near main campus or urban campus > > settings? > > > > Are any non-ag, non-land grant public universities working with student > > organizations to create kitchen or production gardens for the food > service > > area? > > > > How are you funding the garden, physical amendment and any programming? > Do > > any of the student gardens have funding and operational connections to > > Student Services or academic programming? > > > > > > > > Thanks for any comments! DJ > > > > > > > > Dave Jackson > > > > Assistant to the Associate Vice President > > > > Facilities Management > > > > The University of Iowa > > > > 210 USB > > > > Iowa City, IA 52242 > > > > > > > > 319-335-5062 > > > > > > > > http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf > Of > > Martha Larson > > Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:44 AM > > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU > > Subject: Re: who has a farm? > > > > > > > > Information about Carleton's student-run organic farm and our "Eat the > Lawn" > > program can be found at: > > > > http://apps.carleton.edu/sustainability/campus/land/ > > > > > > Martha M. Larson > > Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability > > > > Carleton College > > One North College Street > > Northfield, MN 55057 > > > > ph: (507) 222-7893 > > fax: (507) 222-5464 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: "Meghan M. Haley-Quigley" > > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU > > Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:17:07 AM > > Subject: who has a farm? > > > > Hello all, > > > > > > > > I am interested to learn about colleges & universities with farms ? do > any > > of you grow your own food? We have a campus garden which produces a small > > amount of our produce > > > > but I am interested in learning who is running a larger scale operation. > > > > > > > > Follow up questions: > > > > -How did this come about? Student / administrative initiative? Land gift? > > > > -What is the size of land being farmed? > > > > -How is the farm maintained? Facilities? Students? Farm managers? > > > > -on campus? Distance from campus? > > > > -Are any of you contracted with Sodexo? > > > > > > > > And if you don?t mind me picking your brain further- I have plenty more > > questions- basically I just want to hear your farm story! > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Meghan > > > > > > > > Meghan Haley-Quigley > > > > Sustainability Coordinator > > > > Union College > > > > haleyqum at union.edu > > > > (518) 388 - 6765 > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Suzanne Savanick Hansen, Ph.D. > Sustainability Manager > Macalester College > 1600 Grand Ave > St. Paul, MN 55105 > shansen2 at macalester.edu > 651-696-6019 > > Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:54:50 -0500 From: Caroline Savage Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? We also have a community garden; it is mostly run by our Center for Community Engagement, but since my department (Institute for Community Sustainability) was funded in February we have been taking a more active role. So it has been administrative all along, I don?t know the exact numbers but from what I have seen it seems that student gardeners comprise a low percentage of total gardeners (mostly employees of ISU and other residents of the city). A few classes are interested in working with us to use the garden for a variety of educational opportunities. The property is about half a block, with an extension of another half block (including community compost facilities, an orchard, and berry bushes) being worked on currently to open in the spring. We have 125 plots currently; the expansion will add several more. Plots are free of charge and for gardeners? individual use, but we ask that they donate 10% of their produce to a local charity. We have had problems with folks coming in and picking plots at random, so the expansion will include a ?You-Pick? large plot for true community harvesting. The garden property is owned by ISU but is about a 10 minute walk from main campus. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline E. Savage Caroline Savage Assistant Director Institute for Community Sustainability 108 Science Building Indiana State University From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Duda, Mary J. Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 4:31 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? Hi Dave, We have a community garden on our urban campus. It?s pretty small, 24 plots. Most are used by fac/staff, but a few are students. Of course, the students tend to disappear over the summer so that?s part of the issue. It was initially funded through Facilities Management, and the gardeners are charged a fee of $25 which is repaying the costs of getting it set up (raised beds, mulch, etc) We have a professor planning an urban garden for the spring semester. It?s an anthropology class: Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences. I can get you her contact info if you?re interested. I?m not sure how she?s funding it, but Facilities is providing the space. Mary ************************** Mary J. Duda Sustainability Coordinator Chemical Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety 402-546-6404 mjduda at creighton.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jackson, David B Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 2:57 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? The one at Carleton is in a high visibility/prominent location. Are there others who have student gardens in or near main campus or urban campus settings? Are any non-ag, non-land grant public universities working with student organizations to create kitchen or production gardens for the food service area? How are you funding the garden, physical amendment and any programming? Do any of the student gardens have funding and operational connections to Student Services or academic programming? Thanks for any comments! DJ Dave Jackson Assistant to the Associate Vice President Facilities Management The University of Iowa 210 USB Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-5062 http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Martha Larson Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:44 AM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm? Information about Carleton's student-run organic farm and our "Eat the Lawn" program can be found at: http://apps.carleton.edu/sustainability/campus/land/ Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ________________________________ From: "Meghan M. Haley-Quigley" > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:17:07 AM Subject: who has a farm? Hello all, I am interested to learn about colleges & universities with farms ? do any of you grow your own food? We have a campus garden which produces a small amount of our produce but I am interested in learning who is running a larger scale operation. Follow up questions: -How did this come about? Student / administrative initiative? Land gift? -What is the size of land being farmed? -How is the farm maintained? Facilities? Students? Farm managers? -on campus? Distance from campus? -Are any of you contracted with Sodexo? And if you don?t mind me picking your brain further- I have plenty more questions- basically I just want to hear your farm story! Thanks Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:28:53 -0600 From: Martha Larson Subject: "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects Dear all, One sub-project within Carleton's campus lighting program is a proposal to install occupancy sensors in restrooms campus-wide. To calculate the potential energy and cost savings, we need to estimate on-time in the "before" condition to accurately calculate anticipated reductions in kwh for this project. We're not sure where to draw the line on what constitute a reasonable estimate for the "before" energy use. We have various building operating conditions (functions, open hours, etc) and behavior patterns vary by term and by population as more or less conscientious groups of people rotate through the facilities. We're therefore finding it difficult to estimate "before" on-time without making huge assumptions. Can anyone suggest a cost-effective way to physically meter this and/or reliable rules of thumb for making informed estimates? Martha Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:32:10 -0500 From: "Shea, Cindy (Sustainability Office)" Subject: Re: "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects We?ve used hobos to monitor before conditions. Cindy Cindy Pollock Shea, LEED AP Director, Sustainability Office http://sustainability.unc.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Martha Larson Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:29 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects Dear all, One sub-project within Carleton's campus lighting program is a proposal to install occupancy sensors in restrooms campus-wide. To calculate the potential energy and cost savings, we need to estimate on-time in the "before" condition to accurately calculate anticipated reductions in kwh for this project. We're not sure where to draw the line on what constitute a reasonable estimate for the "before" energy use. We have various building operating conditions (functions, open hours, etc) and behavior patterns vary by term and by population as more or less conscientious groups of people rotate through the facilities. We're therefore finding it difficult to estimate "before" on-time without making huge assumptions. Can anyone suggest a cost-effective way to physically meter this and/or reliable rules of thumb for making informed estimates? Martha Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:45:36 +0000 From: "Kane, Michael" Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? We are a community college in California, there have been some moves to do a community garden that have been put on hold until I can complete a manual. Our district is highly risk averse so there are some political issues to deal with on that front. However, one of our clubs our Ecologically Concerned Organization of Students (ECOS) has done a small student garden near our science building, they built a small snail shell shaped, ?herb spiral? and have planted and maintained it now for about 6 months. A chapter of the same student group at our Grass Valley campus is also currently designing a small student garden on that campus. Neither will be large enough to contribute to food service or farmers market, but given the nature of how quickly our students come and go it?s a nice experiment into seeing if we can sustain something over time. Michael A Kane Associate Dean,Sciences & Mathematics - (916) 660-7902 http://www.sierracollege.edu/academics/divisions/science-math/index.php President, Community College Sustainability Collaborative http://ccsustain.wordpress.com Director, Sierra College Energy Technology Program www.sierraenergytech.com Sometimes you have to be the helping hand of Karma From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Duda, Mary J. Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 1:31 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? Hi Dave, We have a community garden on our urban campus. It?s pretty small, 24 plots. Most are used by fac/staff, but a few are students. Of course, the students tend to disappear over the summer so that?s part of the issue. It was initially funded through Facilities Management, and the gardeners are charged a fee of $25 which is repaying the costs of getting it set up (raised beds, mulch, etc) We have a professor planning an urban garden for the spring semester. It?s an anthropology class: Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences. I can get you her contact info if you?re interested. I?m not sure how she?s funding it, but Facilities is providing the space. Mary ************************** Mary J. Duda Sustainability Coordinator Chemical Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety 402-546-6404 mjduda at creighton.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jackson, David B Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 2:57 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? The one at Carleton is in a high visibility/prominent location. Are there others who have student gardens in or near main campus or urban campus settings? Are any non-ag, non-land grant public universities working with student organizations to create kitchen or production gardens for the food service area? How are you funding the garden, physical amendment and any programming? Do any of the student gardens have funding and operational connections to Student Services or academic programming? Thanks for any comments! DJ Dave Jackson Assistant to the Associate Vice President Facilities Management The University of Iowa 210 USB Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-5062 http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Martha Larson Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:44 AM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm? Information about Carleton's student-run organic farm and our "Eat the Lawn" program can be found at: http://apps.carleton.edu/sustainability/campus/land/ Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ________________________________ From: "Meghan M. Haley-Quigley" > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:17:07 AM Subject: who has a farm? Hello all, I am interested to learn about colleges & universities with farms ? do any of you grow your own food? We have a campus garden which produces a small amount of our produce but I am interested in learning who is running a larger scale operation. Follow up questions: -How did this come about? Student / administrative initiative? Land gift? -What is the size of land being farmed? -How is the farm maintained? Facilities? Students? Farm managers? -on campus? Distance from campus? -Are any of you contracted with Sodexo? And if you don?t mind me picking your brain further- I have plenty more questions- basically I just want to hear your farm story! Thanks Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:51:13 +0000 From: Aubrey Batchelor Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? While we are chatting about farms student gardens, have any of you had issues with management of your farms/gardens over the summer while students are typically away from campus? What type of solutions do you have in place for maintaining the farms over the summer months? Thanks for the help, we?re brainstorming strategies to keep our gardens in use and optimized over the summer as student momentum dies down. Best, Aubrey Batchelor Program Coordinator Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability University of Washington 206-616-9471 http://green.washington.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Kane, Michael Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 10:46 AM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? We are a community college in California, there have been some moves to do a community garden that have been put on hold until I can complete a manual. Our district is highly risk averse so there are some political issues to deal with on that front. However, one of our clubs our Ecologically Concerned Organization of Students (ECOS) has done a small student garden near our science building, they built a small snail shell shaped, ?herb spiral? and have planted and maintained it now for about 6 months. A chapter of the same student group at our Grass Valley campus is also currently designing a small student garden on that campus. Neither will be large enough to contribute to food service or farmers market, but given the nature of how quickly our students come and go it?s a nice experiment into seeing if we can sustain something over time. Michael A Kane Associate Dean,Sciences & Mathematics - (916) 660-7902 http://www.sierracollege.edu/academics/divisions/science-math/index.php President, Community College Sustainability Collaborative http://ccsustain.wordpress.com Director, Sierra College Energy Technology Program www.sierraenergytech.com Sometimes you have to be the helping hand of Karma From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Duda, Mary J. Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 1:31 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? Hi Dave, We have a community garden on our urban campus. It?s pretty small, 24 plots. Most are used by fac/staff, but a few are students. Of course, the students tend to disappear over the summer so that?s part of the issue. It was initially funded through Facilities Management, and the gardeners are charged a fee of $25 which is repaying the costs of getting it set up (raised beds, mulch, etc) We have a professor planning an urban garden for the spring semester. It?s an anthropology class: Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences. I can get you her contact info if you?re interested. I?m not sure how she?s funding it, but Facilities is providing the space. Mary ************************** Mary J. Duda Sustainability Coordinator Chemical Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety 402-546-6404 mjduda at creighton.edu From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jackson, David B Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 2:57 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm/Student Garden? The one at Carleton is in a high visibility/prominent location. Are there others who have student gardens in or near main campus or urban campus settings? Are any non-ag, non-land grant public universities working with student organizations to create kitchen or production gardens for the food service area? How are you funding the garden, physical amendment and any programming? Do any of the student gardens have funding and operational connections to Student Services or academic programming? Thanks for any comments! DJ Dave Jackson Assistant to the Associate Vice President Facilities Management The University of Iowa 210 USB Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-5062 http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/ From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Martha Larson Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 11:44 AM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: who has a farm? Information about Carleton's student-run organic farm and our "Eat the Lawn" program can be found at: http://apps.carleton.edu/sustainability/campus/land/ Martha M. Larson Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ________________________________ From: "Meghan M. Haley-Quigley" > To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 9:17:07 AM Subject: who has a farm? Hello all, I am interested to learn about colleges & universities with farms ? do any of you grow your own food? We have a campus garden which produces a small amount of our produce but I am interested in learning who is running a larger scale operation. Follow up questions: -How did this come about? Student / administrative initiative? Land gift? -What is the size of land being farmed? -How is the farm maintained? Facilities? Students? Farm managers? -on campus? Distance from campus? -Are any of you contracted with Sodexo? And if you don?t mind me picking your brain further- I have plenty more questions- basically I just want to hear your farm story! Thanks Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:11:19 -0600 From: Marvin Pate Subject: Re: "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects We use Hobo- brand loggers to record occupancy. It?s portable, battery-operated, and downloads to a computer. There is one version that logs both occupancy and lighting on/off status. Marvin Pate Director of Sustainable Integrations Sewanee: The University of the South 931-598-1420 *From:* Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Martha Larson *Sent:* Tuesday, November 13, 2012 12:29 PM *To:* GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU *Subject:* "Before" Data for Occupancy Sensor Projects Dear all, One sub-project within Carleton's campus lighting program is a proposal to install occupancy sensors in restrooms campus-wide. To calculate the potential energy and cost savings, we need to estimate on-time in the "before" condition to accurately calculate anticipated reductions in kwh for this project. We're not sure where to draw the line on what constitute a reasonable estimate for the "before" energy use. We have various building operating conditions (functions, open hours, etc) and behavior patterns vary by term and by population as more or less conscientious groups of people rotate through the facilities. We're therefore finding it difficult to estimate "before" on-time without making huge assumptions. Can anyone suggest a cost-effective way to physically meter this and/or reliable rules of thumb for making informed estimates? Martha *Martha M. Larson* Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability Carleton College One North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 ph: (507) 222-7893 fax: (507) 222-5464 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:54:52 -0500 From: "Cook, Christy" Subject: FW: December 4th - Food Waste Reduction Workshop @ VTC Hello! Legislation in Vermont is heading towards banning food waste from landfills. Please review the agenda linked below and share this broadly with all food service operators in Vermont to learn more about food diversion opportunities in anticipation of this legislation. Registration is only $25 and includes lunch. Thanks! Christy Cook Senior Manager Sustainability Deployment and Field Support Offer Development Team Campus Services Mb: 404 217 7847 christy.cook at sodexo.com Sodexo Sustainability Report for North America Sodexo - A Better Tomorrow Starts Today. From: Hengstenberg, Carey [mailto:Carey.Hengstenberg at state.vt.us] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 11:43 AM To: Hengstenberg, Carey Subject: December 4th - Food Waste Reduction Workshop @ VTC Greetings! The Agency of Natural Resources is pleased to be sponsoring a workshop titled "Reducing Food Waste Through Source Reduction" with Vermont Technical College and US EPA on Dec. 4th. Please see the attached announcement for registration details or click here. This workshop is targeted toward large generators of food waste including universities, hospitals, resorts and supermarkets. Please help to spread the word because we have an amazing line up of speakers including several Vermont companies and organizations and Nora Goldstein from Biocycle Magazine and Andrew Shakman, President of LeanPath. Please note that this workshop is the second workshop in a four part series sponsored by VTC's Institute for Applied Agriculture and Food Systems called call called GroundWork. While everyone is welcome to register for all 4 workshops - you can chose to register for only the Dec. 4th workshop. Hope to see you there and PLEASE help to spread the word. This is a great opportunity to learn about food waste reduction in anticipation of Act 148 - Vermont's legislation banning the disposal of food waste in landfills. The cost of the workshop is $25 (and that includes lunch!) - Carey Carey Hengstenberg I Solid Waste Management Program I Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation I carey.hengstenberg at state.vt.us I (802) 595-1632 ________________________________ This e-mail, attachments included, is confidential. It is intended solely for the addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, any use, copy or diffusion, even partial of this message is prohibited. Please delete it and notify the sender immediately. Since the integrity of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet, SODEXO cannot therefore be considered liable for its content. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:19:05 +0000 From: "Haley-Quigley, Meghan M." Subject: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Green Schoolers, Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level? I've met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy. Looking forward to hearing from you, Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:29:05 -0800 From: Mark McCaffrey Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Meghan: In terms of resources, CLEAN has a catalog of reviewed and annotated online resources (learning activities, videos, visualizations, etc) about climate, energy, sustainability that are well vetted for scientific accuracy for middle through undergraduate level. They can be sorted by themes, grade levels, etc., although most people don't make use of this feature: http://cleanet.org/clean/educational_resources/index.html CLEAN also has a section on effective teaching of the climate and energy literacy principles by grade levels, which is also under-utilized: http://cleanet.org/clean/literacy/index.html As for similar commitment, the Green Ribbon Schools framework has the potential for providing a framework/commitment similar to ACUPCC: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html There's also a Texas based Green Ribbon Schools that is more focused on healthy schools rather than carbon reductions, etc. Hope that helps! M On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > Hi Green Schoolers,**** > > ** ** > > Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as > resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** > > I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need > something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** > > ** ** > > Looking forward to hearing from you,**** > > Meghan**** > > ** ** > > Meghan Haley-Quigley**** > > Sustainability Coordinator**** > > Union College**** > > haleyqum at union.edu**** > > (518) 388 - 6765**** > > garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** > > ** ** > -- Mark S. McCaffrey Programs and Policy Director National Center for Science Education 420 40th Street, Suite 2 Oakland, CA 94609-2509 Phone: 510.601.7203 or 800-290-6006 Fax: 510-601-7204 http://ncse.com/climate Read Reports of the NCSE on-line: http://reports.ncse.com Subscribe to NCSE's free weekly e-newsletter: http://groups.google.com/group/ncse-news NCSE is on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/evolution.ncse http://www.youtube.com/NatCen4ScienceEd http://twitter.com/ncse NCSE's work is supported by its members. Join today! http://ncse.com/join ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:36:10 -0500 From: Stephen Muzzy Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hello Meghan, The Green School Alliancehas a K-12 Climate Commitment that is similar to the ACUPCC. Below are some other K-12 focused organizations to be aware of: TheCloud Institute for Sustainability Education works with K-12 school systems and their communities to educate for a sustainable future by inspiring educators and engaging students through meaningful content and learner-centered instruction. The Center for Environmental Education (CEE) works with K-12 schools to address climate change issues and to cultivate healthy lifestyles. USGBC's Center for Green Schoolshas some K-12 resources Best - Steve Stephen Muzzy Senior Associate, Second Nature 18 Tremont Street, Suite 308 | Boston, MA 02108 617-722-0036 Ext 208 | smuzzy at secondnature.org www.secondnature.org | www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org *Nominate your institution today* *2013 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards* *November 14 deadline ? 500-word application* secondnature.org/awards *Follow Second Nature & the ACUPCC:* Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | YouTube | Blog On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 3:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > Hi Green Schoolers,**** > > ** ** > > Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as > resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** > > I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need > something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** > > ** ** > > Looking forward to hearing from you,**** > > Meghan**** > > ** ** > > Meghan Haley-Quigley**** > > Sustainability Coordinator**** > > Union College**** > > haleyqum at union.edu**** > > (518) 388 - 6765**** > > garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** > > ** ** > -- Second Nature | ACUPCC| BTH MSLS | Stratleade| Twitter ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:36:33 -0500 From: Molly Hislop Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Meghan, I'm not aware of a commitment for high schools beyond the Green Ribbon Schools program. That'd be a good start. Similar to CLEAN, Green Education Foundation (GEF) has a clearinghouse of free, standards-based lessons sorted by grade level and subject area, though these take on more broad sustainability topics such as energy, waste, water, transportation and green building. http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/institute/lesson-clearinghouse.html In terms of educators feeling credible and legitimate when teaching these concepts, I'd recommend GEF Institute's Sustainability Specialist Certificate - K-12 Sustainability Education Strategies. It's all online, very engaging and application based. http://gefinstitute.org/sustainability-specialist-certificate/k-12-specialis t.html Good luck! Molly From: Green School List [mailto:GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] On Behalf Of Mark McCaffrey Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 3:29 PM To: GRNSCH-L at LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Meghan: In terms of resources, CLEAN has a catalog of reviewed and annotated online resources (learning activities, videos, visualizations, etc) about climate, energy, sustainability that are well vetted for scientific accuracy for middle through undergraduate level. They can be sorted by themes, grade levels, etc., although most people don't make use of this feature: http://cleanet.org/clean/educational_resources/index.html CLEAN also has a section on effective teaching of the climate and energy literacy principles by grade levels, which is also under-utilized: http://cleanet.org/clean/literacy/index.html As for similar commitment, the Green Ribbon Schools framework has the potential for providing a framework/commitment similar to ACUPCC: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html There's also a Texas based Green Ribbon Schools that is more focused on healthy schools rather than carbon reductions, etc. Hope that helps! M On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. wrote: Hi Green Schoolers, Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level? I've met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy. Looking forward to hearing from you, Meghan Meghan Haley-Quigley Sustainability Coordinator Union College haleyqum at union.edu (518) 388 - 6765 garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com -- Mark S. McCaffrey Programs and Policy Director National Center for Science Education 420 40th Street, Suite 2 Oakland, CA 94609-2509 Phone: 510.601.7203 or 800-290-6006 Fax: 510-601-7204 http://ncse.com/climate Read Reports of the NCSE on-line: http://reports.ncse.com Subscribe to NCSE's free weekly e-newsletter: http://groups.google.com/group/ncse-news NCSE is on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/evolution.ncse http://www.youtube.com/NatCen4ScienceEd http://twitter.com/ncse NCSE's work is supported by its members. Join today! http://ncse.com/join ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:49:39 -0600 From: Bob Washburn Subject: Re: Fume Hood Minimum Ventilation Rates As you noted this is a recent major change to ANSI/AIHA Z9.5. It was based on some research by distinguished gentlemen at the National Labs. They could find no basis for the old standard, and discovered that Europe had no minimum and no record of fume hood explosions due to low flow. I doubt you will find many who have already made the change. The standared only recently passed ANSI review of the AIHA approval. I have not gotten my hands on the new standard. It is my understanding that a hazard analysis is now called for in labs. I would caution about adopting a paragraph from the new standard and ignoring the rest. While the new standard still creates very high air exchange rates inside the hood, lowering the minimum does remove some of the safety factor. We anticipated the changes and designed our new Science Lab Building so that it can be rebalanced to the new standard, if appropriate. Some factors to consider: 1, Is the system working properly? Does it properly track sash position changes, and can sash position changes be done without causing spillage? The new standard is only useful with VAV hoods that are working properly. 2. What is the range of the VAV device serving the hood? The minimum allowable in Z9.5 may well be out of the control range of your controller. This could require a replacement of the device. Discussions with the manufacturer's rep of your VAV controller is highly advised. 3. What does the lower minimum air flow in the hood do to the minimum ventilation rate of the room? If air now being exhausted from the fume hood is replaced by air exhausted from the room, there may be zero savings. If that is the case it may also be worth reviewing your minimum lab airflow requirements. Many of these are much higher than they need to be, especially when the lab is unoccupied. Our analysis showed significant savings in Chem labs, much less in Biology labs due to the difference in hood densities. 3. Realize that changing the hood minimum also requires changes to the room air supply and room exhaust air controller if one exists to maintain proper room and building air balances. If there is not a general room exhaust, the economies probably indicates simply using a higher fume hood minimum to meet the room ventilation requirements. 4. In your savings analysis recognize that lower minimum hood requirements may result is very significant reheat cost savings. Cumulative hood minimums are frequently far above what is required for room cooling resulting is significant reheat costs. 5 You MUST analyze the building's systems. Simply changing the fume hood controller minimum setting in any modern facility will likely result in significant balance, control, and operational issues. 6. If you can't get people to close the sash the minimum is irrelevant. And finally if hoods are still being operated at 100 FPM face velocities, and you local codes allow lower velocities, upgrading/replacing the hoods to operate at 60 - 80 fpm and take advantage of the new minimums can have a very significant impact on the facility energy costs and footprint. Bob Washburn > > On 9 November 2012 13:56, Rachel Novick wrote: > > > The recently published ANSI Standard Z9.5 indicates that the minimum > > ventilation rate in a VAV fume hood (i.e. when it?s closed) can safely be > > lower than what?s traditionally been used ? a typical sized hood could have > > a minimum of 100 CFM rather than the more typical 200+ CFM. Has anyone made > > this change? Any info about what your hood minimums are set to in general? > > Some examples would be very helpful in getting our hoods adjusted.**** > > > > ** ** > > > > Thanks very much,**** > > > > Rachel**** > > > > ** ** > > > > Rachel Novick, PhD**** > > > > *Office of Sustainability* > > > > *University of Notre Dame* > > > > *100 Brownson Hall | 574.631.1439* > > > > *http://green.nd.edu* > > > ------------------------------------------------- SIUE Web Mail ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:50:57 -0700 From: Cynthia Thomashow Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools You may want to talk with the National Wildlife Federation: http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming.aspx Green School Network Jim McGrath GCSNet President Tel: 507-895-7130 jim at greencharterschools.org Victoria Waters at www.*greeneducationfoundation*.org/ http://www.acespace.org/ Alliance for Climate Education Climate Reality Project Good luck. Cindy On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > Hi Green Schoolers,**** > > ** ** > > Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as > resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** > > I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need > something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** > > ** ** > > Looking forward to hearing from you,**** > > Meghan**** > > ** ** > > Meghan Haley-Quigley**** > > Sustainability Coordinator**** > > Union College**** > > haleyqum at union.edu**** > > (518) 388 - 6765**** > > garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** > > ** ** > -- Cynthia Thomashow Education and Professional Development Officer AASHE 1536 Wynkoop B500 Denver, CO 80202 cynthia.thomashow at aashe.org 603-283-8485 *Save the Date!* *AASHE 2012 Los Angeles October 14-17 Registration deadline approaching!* [image: AASHE Logo - no subtitle] -- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:00:58 -0800 From: Kimberly Corrigan Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Meghan, It would be interesting to ask middle and high school students to develop a commitment for K-12 schools, districts, principals and superintendents across the country. The U.S. Partnership's K-12 and Teacher Preparation Networkcould possibly facilitate strategic discussions on this worthy cause. From nonprofit Facing the Future: Download a free 2-week unit for Climate Change In many of Facing the Future's lessons (free and low-cost) students are asked to build policy, run town hall discussions and create vision statements and action plans for real-world issues they care about -- building a K-12 Climate Commitment might be a fantastic task for high schoolers across the country! I'd certainly be interested in looking for partners to create a 350.org-styled train for climate change at the K-12 level. Best, Kim *Kimberly Corrigan * Partnerships & Professional Development Director Facing the Future www.facingthefuture.org *Phone:* 206-264-1503 x 108 Nonprofit Facing the Future's award-winning, hands-on, standards-aligned K12 curricula and professional development supports teachers in equipping and motivating their students to develop critical thinking skills, build global awareness and engage in positive solutions for a sustainable world. ** *"It's the most successful, student-centered curriculum I've ever found to teach about global issues." **Middle School Social Studies Teacher, WA* On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM, Mark McCaffrey wrote: > Meghan: > > In terms of resources, CLEAN has a catalog of reviewed and annotated > online resources (learning activities, videos, visualizations, etc) about > climate, energy, sustainability that are well vetted for scientific > accuracy for middle through undergraduate level. They can be sorted by > themes, grade levels, etc., although most people don't make use of this > feature: > http://cleanet.org/clean/educational_resources/index.html > > CLEAN also has a section on effective teaching of the climate and energy > literacy principles by grade levels, which is also under-utilized: > http://cleanet.org/clean/literacy/index.html > > As for similar commitment, the Green Ribbon Schools framework has the > potential for providing a framework/commitment similar to ACUPCC: > http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html > > There's also a Texas based Green Ribbon Schools that is more focused on > healthy schools rather than carbon reductions, etc. > > Hope that helps! > > M > > > > On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < > haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > >> Hi Green Schoolers,**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as >> resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** >> >> I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need >> something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Looking forward to hearing from you,**** >> >> Meghan**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Meghan Haley-Quigley**** >> >> Sustainability Coordinator**** >> >> Union College**** >> >> haleyqum at union.edu**** >> >> (518) 388 - 6765**** >> >> garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** >> >> ** ** >> > > > > -- > Mark S. McCaffrey > Programs and Policy Director > National Center for Science Education > 420 40th Street, Suite 2 > Oakland, CA 94609-2509 > Phone: 510.601.7203 or 800-290-6006 > Fax: 510-601-7204 > > http://ncse.com/climate > > Read Reports of the NCSE on-line: > http://reports.ncse.com > > Subscribe to NCSE's free weekly e-newsletter: > http://groups.google.com/group/ncse-news > NCSE is on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter: > http://www.facebook.com/evolution.ncse > http://www.youtube.com/NatCen4ScienceEd > http://twitter.com/ncse > > NCSE's work is supported by its members. Join today! > http://ncse.com/join > > > -- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:59:38 -0600 From: Jennifer Seydel Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Meghan: There are a number of things happening with K-12. We have not gotten consensus on a model similar to your request, but continue conversations! WThe Green Schools National Conference On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 2:50 PM, Cynthia Thomashow < cynthia.thomashow at aashe.org> wrote: > You may want to talk with the > National Wildlife Federation: > http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming.aspx > > Green School Network > Jim McGrath > GCSNet President > Tel: 507-895-7130 > jim at greencharterschools.org > > Victoria Waters at www.*greeneducationfoundation*.org/ > > http://www.acespace.org/ Alliance for Climate Education > > Climate Reality Project > > Good luck. > Cindy > > On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. < > haleyqum at union.edu> wrote: > >> Hi Green Schoolers,**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as >> resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level?**** >> >> I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need >> something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Looking forward to hearing from you,**** >> >> Meghan**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Meghan Haley-Quigley**** >> >> Sustainability Coordinator**** >> >> Union College**** >> >> haleyqum at union.edu**** >> >> (518) 388 - 6765**** >> >> garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com **** >> >> ** ** >> > > > > -- > Cynthia Thomashow > Education and Professional Development Officer > AASHE > 1536 Wynkoop B500 > Denver, CO 80202 > cynthia.thomashow at aashe.org > 603-283-8485 > > *Save the Date!* > *AASHE 2012 Los Angeles October 14-17 > Registration deadline approaching!* > [image: AASHE Logo - no subtitle] > > > > > -- Jennifer Seydel, Ph.D. School Designer, Midwest Region 109 Pine View Dr. Madison, WI 53704 Cell: 816-520-5115 Phone: 608-285-5462 E-mail: jseydel at elschools.org ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:24:35 -0600 From: Jennifer Seydel Subject: Re: ACUPCC & AASHE for High Schools Hi Meghan: Many folks across the country have been talking about how to replicate, in K-12 schools, some of the models being used in higher ed. The conversations have been quite broad, but no one has picked up the staff to lead us forward on this particular issue...just yet. I sense the time is coming. So stay tuned! Two years ago, the Green Schools National Network facilitated a conversation to define what constitutes a green schools. The Green Print for Green and Healthy Schools on the GSNN website has been reviewed and vetted by many individuals and organizations around the country. Last year, the GSNN supported a review of 80 different "assessments" being used within the K-12 arena and made a proposal for a self-assessment system, similar to AASHE Stars program, that was met with much tension. Because the GRS was just rolling out, the timing may not have been the best. That document, and all of the feedback provided by many individuals on this listserv is still waiting in the wings! Right now, the Green Ribbon Schools Award program is the only "application" process that has schools using metrics to measure impact. The model is strong and has shaped multiple initiatives to refine green and healthy schools program, environmental literacy standards, and outreach to K-12 schools in many states across the nation. If you would like to join the conversation regarding how to move this forward, please drop me a note. We will be hosting another pre-conference forum a the Green Schools National Conference regarding the need to support schools and school districts adopt sustainable practices. If you are interested in learning more about the conference or the network, our websites are: greenschoolsnationalconference.org greenschoolsnationalnetwork.org I believe there are links to state green school and sustainable school networks on our website. It is actually a pretty exciting time to be engaged with others on this topic! Keep supporting your friends and colleagues. They may not find a quick fix answer, but there are multiple opportunities to engage in conversation that have the potential to shape policy and practice in this area. Cheers, Jenny On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM, Haley-Quigley, Meghan M. wrote: > Hi Green Schoolers, > > > > Do any of you know of a climate commitment similar to ACUPCC as well as > resources like those provided by AASHE for the High School level? > > I?ve met some very active high school teachers/staff that feel they need > something like ACUPCC to give them legitimacy. > > > > Looking forward to hearing from you, > > Meghan > > > > Meghan Haley-Quigley > > Sustainability Coordinator > > Union College > > haleyqum at union.edu > > (518) 388 - 6765 > > garnetgoesgreen.blogspot.com > > -- Jennifer Seydel, Ph.D. School Designer, Midwest Region 109 Pine View Dr. Madison, WI 53704 Cell: 816-520-5115 Phone: 608-285-5462 E-mail: jseydel at elschools.org ------------------------------ End of GRNSCH-L Digest - 12 Nov 2012 to 13 Nov 2012 (#2012-244) *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ HESCO mailing list HESCO at lists.onenet.net http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/hesco From TTillman2 at uco.edu Wed Jan 9 19:28:13 2013 From: TTillman2 at uco.edu (Timothy Tillman) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:28:13 -0600 Subject: [HESCO] Fwd: [Ok-sus] Job in water conservation - apply by January 10 References: Message-ID: <5FA7CFC1-AA5D-4610-B827-1BEE2CBC80D9@uco.edu> ,,,,, Chameleon Begin forwarded message: From: Stephanie Jeffords > Date: January 9, 2013, 7:22:56 PM CST To: "ok-sus at lists.oksustainability.org" > Subject: Re: [Ok-sus] Job in water conservation - apply by January 10 Reply-To: "ok-sus at lists.oksustainability.org" > Didn't know if you would be interested. 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Bowman Office of Sustainability City of Oklahoma City (405) 297-3168 okc.gov/sustain From: Yager, Kristy D Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 11:26 AM To: Yager, Kristy D Subject: New online training helps City recruit, train lifeguards [Description: Description: Description: cid:129255020 at 06012009-0CA5] 01/28/13 Media Contact: Jennifer McClintock, 297-3903, 464-9288 (cell) New online training helps City recruit, train lifeguards The City's Parks and Recreation Department is relying on a new tool to facilitate its lifeguard training program this year: the internet. Participants who sign up to train with the City's lifeguard certification program can now receive a portion of their training online. "This is a tremendous benefit for participants, many of whom attend school outside the Oklahoma City area," says Nick Gaddis, aquatics program coordinator. "Students can go through the online course content on a time frame that suits their individual schedules, then meet up as a class for skills training and assessment." The online course is part of the American Red Cross' Blended Learning program. Course content includes teamwork, victim assessment, rescue and surveillance, as well as First Aid and CPR. Participants who pass the course successfully will receive Red Cross Lifeguard Certification through The City of Oklahoma City. "This in no way replaces the value of hands-on learning," says Gaddis, "but gives students a solid information base before walking into the classroom." When students sign up for the program, they are assigned an online log-in with the American Red Cross where they can watch videos and other presentations. As each online module is completed, students will meet in a traditional classroom setting at Foster Indoor Pool, 401 NE 4th Street, for hands-on learning and skills assessment. Instructors with the Parks and Recreation Department will monitor students' progress throughout the course. The Parks and Recreation Department is actively recruiting lifeguards for its 2013 summer pool season, which starts Memorial Day weekend. The blended lifeguard training schedule for 2013 is: Blended Learning Course - Access to a computer with internet is required. Students will follow an online course syllabus provided to them by class instructors then meet for skills training and assessment at Foster Indoor Pool, 614 NE 4th Street, Oklahoma City. BL Session #1 Jan 29 - Feb 9 T/Th/Sa BL Session #2 Feb 19 - Mar 2 T/Th/Sa BL Session #3 Mar 11 - Mar 15 M/T/W/Th/F 9am-3pm all week LG #5 Mar 26 - Apr 13 T/Th/Sa Traditional lifeguard training and refresher course training for returning guards will begin in March. Cost for the training is $35 per session for those who qualify and are hired as a lifeguard by The City of Oklahoma City and meet specific employment qualifications. For those who are not hired by the City, the course cost is $135. Course candidates must be 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled class session, and must pass a basic aquatics qualification test. Candidates must be at least 16 years old to work for The City of Oklahoma City. For more information, or to see a complete lifeguard training schedule, visit www.okc.gov/parks, or call Foster Indoor Pool at (405) 239-6898. ### ______________________________________________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the person to which it is addressed and may contain privileged and confidential information protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone or e-mail, destroy this message and delete any copies held in your electronic files. 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