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ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ Vies for Popular Vote in Earth Month Video Competition
April 10, 2013
Communications Staff
ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ College will be recognized this month as one of 20 colleges and universities nationwide that exemplify the mission of the (ACUPCC) to restabilize the earthβs climate through education, research, and community engagement.β¨β¨
The βCelebrating Sustainabilityβ series highlights the sustainability initiatives of finalists for the 2013 . Second Nature, a national nonprofit that works to create a healthy, just, and sustainable society by transforming higher education, formally recognized ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ on the ACUPCC and Second Nature websites on Wednesday April 10.β¨β¨
In tandem with the series, ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ is vying for the top spot in a public video voting competition. The college has produced a , and viewers can [vote ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ (or others) the most innovative and groundbreaking institution. Voting, which is permitted once every 24 hours, takes place throughout April in partnership with . β¨β¨
As signers of the Clinton Foundation Climate Positive Development Program, the city and college are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions below zero by 2050 and 2025, respectively.
βΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ College is leading the way on synergistic approaches between local government and higher education systems by signing on to the Clinton Foundation Climate Positive Development Program, putting their minds to going beyond neutrality and emerging climate positive,β said David Hales, president of Second Nature. βThis kind of cross-sector collaboration is at the heart of impactful climate leadership.β
βΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ has been and continues to be a pioneer in the movement toward a sustainable future,β says Bridget Flynn, ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅βs sustainability fellow. βThis video highlights just how widespread sustainability is at ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅βfrom green buildings to student-led reuse and recycling initiatives; from solar power to energy monitoring and research. ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅βs commitment to sustainability initiatives isnβt just secluded to one office or a solar array project. It is truly a community-wide engagement.β β¨β¨
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