Monthly Newsletter
October 2020
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Campus News & Announcements |
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Princeton University a Host Institution for AASHE 2020 Virtual Conference |
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) virtual Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education is the largest stage to exchange effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities.
Princeton University is proud to be a Host Institution for this year's virtual conference. The conference will take place October 20-22, 2020. See the special Conference section at the bottom of this newsletter for an overview of sessions and keynote speakers!
As a host institution, all members of Princeton's campus community will be able to attend the conference free of cost. Sign-up now to receive more information and registration instructions!
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Why I Vote: Sustainability Campaign |
Why do you vote? What sustainable policies do you want to see implemented? Which environmental issues do you care the most about? Fill out this brief form to share your reasons for voting!
If you are not eligible to vote in the United States or in your home country, feel free to share reasons for why others should vote!
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EcoReps Launch Tigers Go Green Blog |
The Princeton EcoReps are excited to announce the launch of their new blog Tigers Go Green, which discusses all things at the intersection of sustainability and campus life. Even though we are scattered throughout the world, we hope that this blog will foster a sense of community amongst Princeton students, furthering an ethos of sustainability.
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Welcome to “Your Favorite Spot,” a new video series where Princeton University students, faculty and staff write about their favorite outdoor spot on campus and, through the magic of video, we will transport you there. This series is narrated by Claire Wayner '22.
Our very first letter comes from Wesley Wiggins '21, a Geosciences major from Washington, DC, who wrote to us about his experience watching the sunrise over Carnegie Lake.
Video by Jared Flesher
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She's Running for Congress in West Virginia on a Pro-Environment Platform |
Cathy Kunkel '06 (pictured center) has been fighting for environmental issues since she was an undergraduate at Princeton. Among other leadership activities, she advocated for the creation of the University's Office of Sustainability.
Kunkel is currently running for Congress in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, which spans from east to west across the center of the state.
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An Electric EVening: An EV and E-Bike Ride & Drive Event |
Friday, October 9, 2020
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Princeton Shopping Center
In partnership with NRG Energy, Inc. and the Princeton Shopping Center, Sustainable Princeton presents an outdoor “EVening” to explore the many aspects of going electric. With plenty of space to social distance in the parking lot, you are cordially invited to bring your mask and join us. Speak with dealers and EV owners and register to take an EV or E-bike for a test drive, before dining and enjoying live music.
To ensure room for everyone to socially distance, please register for this free opportunity.
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Princeton Sustainability Committee Meeting |
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT
Virtual Zoom meeting
The first Princeton Sustainability Committee (PSC) meeting of the academic year will be on Environmental Justice. PSC meetings are open to all Princeton students, faculty and staff and are hosted by the Office of Sustainability.
The Princeton Sustainability Committee (PSC) is a multi-stakeholder advisory community that meets monthly during the academic year for information-sharing, new idea generation, collaborative problem-solving, and the development of policy and practice recommendations.
Advanced registration is required.
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AASHE Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education |
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With a theme of “Mobilizing for a Just Transition,” this year’s Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (GCSHE) will focus on centering justice within this transformation and ensuring that it leaves no one behind. Educational sessions at GCSHE are organized into the 8 thematic tracks which range from Campus Operations to Student Organizing and Activism.
We'd like to highlight the Racial Equity & Social Justice track which focuses on the advancement of racial equity and social justice within higher education. Among other things, it includes sessions on environmental justice, accessibility, intersectionality, inclusion and more. Join environmental and social justice conversations with students, faculty and staff from around the globe, completely free of cost.
Here is just a sample of the conference's Keynote Speakers:
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October 21, 2020
1:30 PM EDT
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October 22, 2020
9:00 AM EDT
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