At Stanford, leadership in sustainability extends to all aspects of campus life—including events and event planning. Whether you join us for a sustainability tour, attend a conference on campus, or participate in a departmental meeting, you will witness the Stanford community maximizing resources, reducing waste, and offering an example of environmental stewardship.
Student Sustainability Welcome Reception
The annual student sustainability welcome reception will be held October 18, 2012 from 4-6pm in Old Union Courtyard. This event will introduce students to the multitude of ways they can explore sustainability on campus and beyond. The event will feature speakers, giveaways, music, and free food. Guests will learn about sustainability-related majors and departments, sustainability student groups, and grants, internships, and research opportunities.
For more information and to RSVP, please visit the Sustainability Welcome Reception webpage.
Celebrating Sustainability at Stanford
Stanford faculty, staff, students, and community members were invited to attend this special event to celebrate sustainability milestones and accomplishments at Stanford University, on Monday, May 7, 2012. Achievements of the past as well as an outlook for the future were shared during the event, which culminated the recent and collaborative planning effort on campus that was undertaken to identify a shared and actionable vision for sustainability in the coming years. The program included: Welcome by Pamela Matson and Bob Reidy, Keynote speech by Thomas Steyer, Stanford Trustee, Transformative Research, Curriculum, and Action panel discussion, Next Steps in Leading Sustainability by Action, Closing remarks by Provost and Acting President John Etchemendy, and a zero-waste reception in Rehnquist courtyard.
View the panelists' cover slides, event video and photo album at: https://sustainable.stanford.edu/celebrate
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Connecting the Dots: The Water, Food, Energy, and Climate Nexus
Connecting the Dots: The Water, Food, Energy, and Climate Nexus
On Monday, April 16, 2012, Stanford experts from a range of disciplines discussed the interconnections and interactions among humanity's needs for and use of water, food, energy, and environment. Drawing on their own research, the speakers illustrated and evaluated some of the ways in which decisions in one resource area can lead to trade-offs or co-benefits in others. Symposium attendees participated in breakout sessions, led by Stanford students and faculty, on a range of challenges associated with sustainable freshwater. Read more about this event at: Connecting the Dots/.
The Art & Science of Sustainability
The Art & Science of Sustainability
Stanford Residential Education and the Program in Writing and Rhetoric are proud to host a colloquium on April 6–7th, 2012 that brings together artists, writers, and scientists together whose work engages with sustainability. Featured participants include Wes Jackson (President of the Land Institute and author), Scott Sanders (fiction and non-fiction writer and author of over 20 books), Krista Detor (singer and songwriter), and Mark Feldman (Director of Stanford University Sustainability Scholars). The events will include a round table discussion, performances, as well as hands-on workshops in which Stanford students will have the opportunity to work on their own ideas with each of our guests. Visit the Stanford Undergraduate Sustainability Scholars website for more details.
Green Event Planning Guidelines
Green Event Planning Guidelines
Implementing green practices at large campus events, such as conferences and ceremonies, as well as small events, such as meetings and dinners, demonstrates a pervasive commitment to sustainability. The university's Greening Events at Stanford booklet helps groups plan and execute a more environmentally sustainable event. Sections provide education on food choices and catering, zero waste, communication, transportation, and post-event considerations specific to Stanford. A master checklist provides a comprehensive resource for all event organizers. While the guide includes recommendations for improving the sustainability of campus events, it does not represent university requirements nor is there a certification for events. Click here to download the complete Greening Events at Stanford guide book. Click here to view the Event Guidelines prepared by Student Housing in 2008.
