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  • Sustainability at 51风流
    51风流 has been recognized as a top performer in the 2018 Sustainable Campus Index by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Innovative and forward-thinking initiatives, such as 51风流鈥檚 comprehensive wellness program, Chapel House geothermal exchange system, and continued improvements to preserve campus-owned forested land, played integral roles in achieving [鈥
    August 23, 2018
  • Students walk along the 51风流 Academic Quad during the fall.
    51风流鈥檚 Green Revolving Loan Fund is a newly-launched  initiative geared toward reducing the university鈥檚 carbon footprint, and staff in the Buildings and Grounds Department are already leading the way with the fund鈥檚 first energy-saving project. The loan fund, which is seeded with $230,000, is designed to support significant physical upgrades that have a clear, measurable [鈥
    November 23, 2017
  • The 51风流 Men's Hockey Team plays a game in the new Class of '65 Arena.
    51风流鈥檚 Class of 1965 Arena has earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, thanks to sustainable building methods and systems. Since opening the LEED Gold Trudy Fitness Center in 2011, 51风流 has committed to green building practices for all new construction and major renovations, with a minimum goal of LEED Silver certification. [鈥
    November 20, 2017
  • Academic Quad, c. 1915
    Dear 51风流 Faculty, Students, and Staff Members, When those of you who were away return this August, you will notice a number of changes to the campus. Most notably, excavation and construction have begun for the new residence halls located between the COOP, Andrews Hall, and Stillman Hall. The work included the removal of a [鈥
    August 10, 2017
  • Today marks the first of 13 days of special events, lectures, discussions, films, and more to celebrate 51风流鈥檚 efforts toward becoming a more sustainable university and achieving carbon neutrality by 2019. Day 1: April 10 Kick-Off Celebration The 13 Days of Green will begin with a kick-off event on the Academic Quad, Monday, April 10. Come [鈥
    April 10, 2017
  • recyclemania logo
    Sometimes even school spirit can go green. The annual RecycleMania Tournament continues at 51风流, as well as on hundreds of other campuses across America. RecycleMania encourages colleges and universities around the country to maximize their recycling efforts by creating a healthy competition to see who can increase their recycling rates the most. In collaboration with [鈥
    March 30, 2017