Alfred University’s first attempt at “cashing in” on items students’ have traditionally left behind when leaving campus for the summer added up to success, say organizers.
On May 23 and 24, the University hosted a “Dump ‘n’ Run” event to raise money for several organizations on the campus and in the community.
“Dump ‘n’ Run” takes place on many campuses across the country. Before students left campus they were asked to place items they either didn’t want or couldn’t fit into their cars into designated areas. These items were then put up for sale in Davis Gym. Any items that did not sell were donated to charitable organizations for distribution to families in need. Non-perishable food items were given to local food pantries.
Nancy Freelove, “Dump ‘n’ Run” coordinator, chair of the AU Support Staff Council, and Performing Arts Division secretary, said “Dump ‘n’ “Run” collected and sold at least four dumpsters full of “stuff” and 65-70 bags of clothing. This project made a profit of over $600, all of which was donated to GreenAlfred (an on-campus organization focused on saving energy and making students more aware of ways to recycle and help the environment), AU Habitat for Humanity, the Hornell Humane Society, and the AE Crandall Hook and Ladder Co., Alfred.
“Thank you to Residence Life for the cooperation we received. Thanks to ‘Tim’ at College Suppliers for donating the posters. My personal thanks to Council members and others who volunteered many, many hours picking up, sorting, and selling.”

Callie Carmichael, a 2004 graduate of Alfred University, is a producer at CNN . The link below will bring you to the first “Living Green” episode, which she created, pitched and produced.
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/living/2008/04/24/snow.living.green.cnn

A State University of New York Energy Task Force issued recommendations for making the system a leader in energy sustainability, education, technology, economics and public policy through a transformational integration of practice, teaching, and research.

For more, see: Link

StonyBrook has a web site on sustainability: http://www.stonybrook.edu/sustainability/

To view Fredonia’s GoGreen site, go to: http://www.fredonia.edu/gogreen/

Sustainability Is Everyone’s Issue
Institute on Sustainability at Harvard University (http://www.myacpa.org/pd/sustainability/)
June 11-14, 2008

The campus is quieter. Commencement is over. June is just the perfect time to consider campus sustainability efforts.

* What are your next moves?

* How will you establish those partnerships that will propel you forward?

* How will you remove the barriers blocking your way?

* What knowledge, awareness, and skills do you need to make a difference?

The ACPA Institute on Sustainability at Harvard University is designed for everyone working in higher education including all higher education faculty, administrators, staff from all areas of the institution, students, community members and business partners. Whether you attend as a campus team or as an individual, you will find the presentations, facilitated conversations, and discussions beneficial as you work to move your curricula, activities and campus forward. The number of participants at the institute is intentionally limited to allow for an intimate experience, filled with enlightening conversations, problem-solving discussions, and idea-sharing moments. Nationally renowned sustainability experts will converge with participants, resulting in learning opportunities that are impossible to replicate through other mediums.

Participants are able to attend sessions that provide information on all aspects of sustainability ranging from the basics to the advanced; to network with other college and university colleagues and with experts in the field; to celebrate the successes experienced as well as problem-solve barriers; and to have optional time to create or refine action plans. Whether you are just beginning sustainability work or looking to progress advanced efforts, the institute has something for you.

Successful sustainability efforts result from the proper tools, persistent focus, strategic support, and bountiful inspiration. Join us at Harvard University from June 11-14, 2008 and find what you need to lead your colleagues, campus and community forward.

The ACPA Institute on Sustainability is supported by the Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium and the Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability . Co-sponsors of the institute include AASHE, Bon Appétit, NACA, NIRSA, SCUP, and AACC.

The first public meeting of the Sustainable Alfred Steering Committee is set for 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, in Room 315 Brown Hall, on the Alfred State College campus. The steering committee is a collaboration of Alfred State College, Alfred University, and the village of Alfred to promote “green” living.

There are three agenda items for the session:

1. Brief presentations on sustainability related projects currently under way or recently completed at both institutions

2. Announce efforts to continue to gather an inventory of current sustainability initiatives and related resources at both institutions

3. Set up break-out focus groups to come up with a list of potential initiatives or projects, including possibilities for collaboration among both institutions, the village, and the region.