November

Equipment Timers Installed across Campus to Reduce Energy Waste

Sustainable Stanford interns began installing programmable timers on equipment across campus to reduce the university’s plug load energy use. More than 50 timers were installed during the first month of …

Thanksgiving Closure Program Conserves Energy over Holiday Break

Building on the success of the established Winter Closure program, Stanford’s Facilities and Energy Management department and Office of Sustainability partnered with building managers across campus to conserve energy during …

Student Demonstrations Bring Awareness and Support to Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement

On November 16, students rallied in White Plaza and outside the university president’s building to demand that Stanford fully divest from all fossil fuel investments. These events, largely organized by …

Nov 15

Alumni Center Completes Server Virtualization to Save Energy and Costs

The Arrillaga Alumni Center is a leader in sustainable information technology (IT). Between 2012 and 2016, Alex Guzhavin, IT Operations Manager in the Alumni Association’s Office of Development, virtualized many …

Nov 15

Stanford Receives Its Second Platinum Bicycle Friendly University Award

The League of American Bicyclists recognized Stanford University with a second Platinum Bicycle Friendly University award. Stanford was the first university to be recognized at the highest level when the …

Nov 15

R&DE Continues Commitment to Sustainability

Each year, Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) Stanford Dining expands its sustainable food commitments. Local, organic, humane, and fair food now make up close to half of R&DE’s food purchases. …