Sep 15

Incoming Students Pledge Support for Campus Sustainability

First-year undergraduate and graduate students were introduced to Stanford’s thriving culture of sustainability during their first moments on campus, thanks to an increased partnership among Sustainable Stanford, the Vice Provost …

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Sep 15

Stanford Bright Award Honors Sustainability Champion

Stanford’s top environmental accolade—the 2016 Bright Award­—went to Polly Courtice, founding director of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, for her efforts in guiding decision makers to reach more sustainable …

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Oct 15

Stanford Ups Its Game in National Game Day Challenge

On October 3, 2015, at its home football game against Arizona, for the second consecutive year Stanford competed in the national Game Day Challenge organized by the U.S. Environmental Protection …

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Oct 15

R&DE and BeWell Host First Harvest Festival

Residential & Dining Enterprises Stanford Dining and BeWell partnered to host the first BeWell Gardens Harvest Festival. The event was held at the new BeWell Community Garden on Oak Road …

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Nov 15

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 …

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Dec 15

Partnerships Support Sustainability in Stanford Athletics

Continued collaboration between Sustainable Stanford and Stanford Athletics resulted in greener athletics facilities, operations, and events this year, as well as greater participant engagement. The Department of Athletics, Physical Education, …

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Dec 15

Faculty Senate Experiences Sustainability Innovation at Central Energy Facility Tour

At their December meeting, Faculty Senate members donned hard hats and safety glasses to tour the new Central Energy Facility, a primary component of the Stanford Energy System Innovations (SESI) …

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Dec 15

Stanford Scientists Informed Climate Agreement in Paris

Stanford scientists joined representatives from 196 countries around the world in Paris for the COP21 conference on climate change. The agreement reached seeks to limit the rise in global temperature …

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Jan 16

SESI Receives Governor’s Award for Climate Leadership

The Stanford Energy System Innovations (SESI) project received the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) – the state’s highest environmental honor – in the category of Climate Change. Stanford …

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Feb 16

“Stories of Sustainability” Showcases Diverse Perspectives on Environmental Justice

In the first “Stories of Sustainability” event, hundreds of students came together to listen to how climate change had impacted the home communities of their peers. The ASSU Executive Committee …

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Feb 16

Campus Partners Lead by Example with Cardinal Green Event Program

Stanford University hosts thousands of events across campus each year. To support the sustainability of these events and recognize the sustainability leadership of campus event planners, the Office of Sustainability …

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Feb 16

Campus Strives for Zero Waste during RecycleMania Competition

Stanford took action against campus waste during winter quarter, resulting in a strong finish in RecycleMania, a national competition aimed at increasing recycling and composting and reducing landfilling. During February …

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Feb 16

Rooted Words Bring Poetry and Prose Back to Earth Science

It wasn’t long ago that scientists such as Reginald Daly, William Davis, and John Hack communicated their research with lofty prose. Earth was magnificent to behold, and its processes could …

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Feb 16

Stanford Scholars Author Detailed Book, Ecosystems of California

Emeritus Stanford Professor and Stanford Woods Institute Senior Fellow Harold Mooney (Biology) co-edited the book Ecosystems of California, which provides a thorough overview of the state’s varied and rich ecosystems. …

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Apr 16

Knowledge to Action Celebrates Sustainability as a Pillar of the University for 125 Years

To celebrate Stanford’s 125th anniversary, the Office of Sustainability partnered with departments and organizations across campus to host Knowledge to Action, a series of premier sustainability events, on April 19. …

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Apr 16

Earthfest Welcomes New Students to Sustainability Community

Hundreds of students came together at Earthfest to celebrate Stanford students’ sustainability initiatives. The festival, organized each year by Students for a Sustainable Stanford, aims to engage new students in …

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Apr 16

Office of Sustainability Teams Up with Stanford Athletics to Promote Water Conservation

Students, staff, and faculty were asked to support Stanford’s water conservation efforts by pledging to take the Shorter Shower Challenge during April. To encourage shower times of five minutes or …

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Apr 16

#EveryDayisEarth Day @StanfordEarth

On Earth Day 2016, the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences celebrated the 46th anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement with a social media campaign that …

Apr 16

Tailored Messages, Prizes, and Technology Seen as Key to Pro-environmental Behavior

Some people save energy because they care about the environment; others want a reward for doing so. That’s okay, according to Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences …

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Apr 16

Stanford Hosts 2016 Clean Energy for Education Symposium

Stanford hosted the 2016 Clean Energy for Education Symposium, sponsored by SunPower, to showcase innovative energy management and sustainability strategies for K-14 schools and higher education institutions. The symposium, titled …

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Apr 16

P&TS Asks Campus to Pledge for a Sustainable Commute

Featuring active commute options, the 2016 Commute Club adopted the theme of “Feel like a kid again!” Each month during its spring promotion, Parking & Transportation Services highlighted different commute …

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May 16

Earth Systems Capstone Project Uses Art to Communicate Climate Change

Senior Makulumy Alexander-Hills’s Earth Systems capstone project was anything but ordinary. When asked to communicate his combined learnings over the past four years, the Earth Systems and Music dual major …

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May 16

Campus Briefed on Divestment Decision at Town Hall

Stanford’s Investment Responsibility Stakeholder Relations (IRSR), with support from the Advisory Panel on Investment Responsibility Licensing (APIRL), hosted its annual Town Hall meeting on May 11. This year’s meeting was …

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May 16

Urban Farmer Shares Successes at Stephen H. Schneider Memorial Lecture

One garden can change a community. That was the message Will Allen, farmer, founder, and CEO of Growing Power, Inc., emphasized at the fourth annual Stephen H. Schneider Memorial Lecture. …

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May 16

Stanford Faculty Weigh In on Climate Priorities for the Next U.S. President

Former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior and Woods Consulting Professor David Hayes (Distinguished Visiting Professor, Law) organized a panel of climate change, energy, and governance experts …

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Jun 16

Executive Director of Sustainability and Energy Management Receives Sustainability Champion Award

At the 2016 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC), Joe Stagner was recognized as the Sustainability Champion for private colleges and universities. The Sustainability Champion Award is the highest-level award …

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Jun 16

Graduate Go Pass Program Extended to Encourage Sustainable Transportation

Under the Pilot Go Pass program, eligible graduate students and postdoctoral scholars can purchase the Caltrain Go Pass, which offers unlimited travel on Caltrain. Not only can the Go Pass …

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Jul 16

New Sustainability Program Rewards “Cardinal Green” Actions

Over the summer, participants in the My Cardinal Green pilot program were recognized for their sustainable practices. The new program is aimed at fostering the culture of sustainability while reducing the …

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