News
The following news resources provide higher education stories related to green building efforts and sustainability initiatives as well as updates from Second Nature about our green building and climate neutrality programs. There are also news stories focusing on funding and community related topics.
NEWS RELEASES
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| New Resources Update, Mar 8 |
New resources have been added to Campus Green Builder. Spotlight
Events
Resource Portals
Green Building Projects
Competitions
Click here to share your resources with the rest of the higher education community. Visit CampusGreenBuilder.org often for free higher education green building information. | 03/08/2010 |
| New Resources Update, Feb 16 |
The following resources have just been added to the Campus Green Builder: Spotlight
Events
Initiatives
Technical Resources
Resource Organizations
Click here to share your resources with the rest of the higher education community. Visit the Campus Green Builder often for free higher education green building information. | 02/16/2010 |
| New Resources Update, Feb 2 |
New resources have just been added to the Campus Green Builder. Visit the Campus Green Builder frequently for free campus green building information for all higher education institutions. Spotlight
News UpdatesEvents
Green Building ProjectsEducational Resources
| 02/02/2010 |
| Green Building Kresge Fellowships Available | (Boston, MA) Second Nature, a national nonprofit organization advancing sustainability in the higher education sector, is seeking applications for the 2010 Kresge Fellowship Program created to address some of the challenges faced by under-resourced schools to "build green" on their campuses. The Fellowships will provide free registration, accommodations, and travel expenses (up to $2000/fellow) for fellows to attend one national green building-related conference. Facilities directors, campus planners, and vice presidents of finance and business will be eligible for the fellowships through which they will be funded to take part in learning and networking opportunities, such as the 2010 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference and the US Green Building Council's Greenbuild Conference. Fellows will also become members of the Kresge Fellowship Network. Please click here to read the entire press release. | 01/26/2010 |
| New Resources Update, Jan 20 |
Green Building Projects
Events
Competitions
Educational Resources
Technical ResourcesInstitutions
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| Green Building Training Grants are Now Available | Facilitating Green Building at Under-resourced Colleges and Universities Through Technical Assistance Grants for Local Consultants
Second Nature, with funding from The Kresge Foundation, is inviting colleges and universities in states with relatively low numbers of green building projects, to apply for technical assistance grants of up to $2000 each. These grants will fund green building training opportunities for the external building professionals (i.e., construction contractors, architects, designers, engineers) that work with their schools. Minority-serving institutions, community and technical colleges, smaller inner city, rural religiously-affiliated institutions, and public universities in under-resourced states are encouraged to apply. For Grant Guidelines, the Application Form and more detailed information visit the Campus Green Building 101 Technical Assistance Grants Program page. The deadline for applications is February 12, 2010. | 01/06/2010 |
| Discounted USGBC Online Course Now Available | 
USGBC Online Course Discount
Second Nature has partnered with the US Green Building Council to provide the Green Building Basics and LEED® online course at a 35% discount to under-resourced colleges and universities. This course provides an overview of sustainable building and the LEED® Rating System. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is offering this discount, with the hope that students will be able to take the benefits of green buildings back to their communities. School Administrators that are interested in this program should send a request with the name of your school and the expected number of students to education@usgbc.org. Please click here to learn more about this opportunity. | 01/05/2010 |
| New Green Building Perspectives on the Blog | The Advancing Green Blog is intended to connect members of the higher education, sustainability, and construction and design communities in order to advance green building at colleges and universities, especially minority-serving and under-resourced institutions. This blog is also an avenue for peer-to-peer exchange of ideas related to green building and campus sustainability efforts, and new articles are added on a regular basis. The current selection of blog articles includes:
You can also subscribe to the blog feed to get updated on new posts to the blog. | 12/16/2009 |
| Second Nature Seeks Sustainability Interns | Second Nature is seeking students from minority backgrounds to work on multiple projects involving sustainability in higher education. Interns will conduct research, information-gathering, and assist with the implementation of several activities focused on advancing green building at under-resourced colleges and universities (including minority-serving institutions and community colleges). For more information on this opportunity, click here. | 11/17/2009 |
| UNCF Receives $1.8M Grant for Green Building at MSIs | (Fairfax, VA) The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization, announced today that it has received a $1.8 million grant from The Kresge Foundation in support of the Building Green at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) Initiative. This initiative is the inaugural project of the Facilities and Infrastructure Enhancement Program (FIEP) of the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building (ICB). The program will focus on facilitating the green transformation of UNCF member institutions and that of other minority-serving institutions. For the complete news release, click here. Please visit the Building Green at MSIs Initiative page for more information. | 11/12/2009 |
GREEN BUILDING
These websites contain green building and sustainability news stories and articles.
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U.S.G.B.C. News and Announcements
News from the U.S. Green Building Council on green building topics
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Sustainable building news from the Texas State Energy Conservation Office
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News from CoStar, the commercial real estate research company
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News stories from the popular online environmental news magazine
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News for professionals promoting sustainable design and construction
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News for professionals and policy makers promoting improved environmental performance
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News from the World Green Building Council on international green building topics and issues
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FMLink
This is a comprehensive facilities management publication that blends information from its own sources with those from other magazines and associations in the field. -
iGreenBuild.com
iGreenBuild.com is an online resource for information about green building and environmentally responsible facility management. The web site provides informative video clips, Podcasts, reports, newsletters and articles about cutting edge green building and sustainable living topics.
FUNDING
These websites provide news related to resources such as funding and financing opportunities and mechanisms for campus sustainability projects.
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News stories from the Campus Environmental Resource Center for Higher Education, a library of resources to support campus environmental performance improvement
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Campaign for Environmental Literacy Headlines
Policy and funding headlines from the Campaign for Environmental Literacy, an advocate for increased federal investment in environmental education
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News from the Tribal Energy and Environmental Information Clearinghouse, which provides resources relevant to all energy development activities on tribal lands
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News from the Council of Energy Resource Tribes News, which supports tribal colleges and universities interested in renewable energy research
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News from the Kresge foundation, a philanthropic foundation supporting campus green building initiatives
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News from the Wege Foundation, a philanthropic foundation supporting green building projects
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News from the Joyce Foundation, a foundation offering grants to protect the natural environment of the Great Lakes Region
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News from the John Merck Fund, a foundation offering grants that support efforts to protect the environment
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Network that addresses national and international energy efficiency and renewable energy news and events, as well as funding opportunities
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National Clearinghouse of Education Facilities
The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) provides information on planning, designing, funding, building, improving, and maintaining safe, healthy, high performance education facilities
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY
The following websites provide news from the higher education community.
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News from the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment
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News from the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers
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News from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
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Sustainability news from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
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News and alerts from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
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News releases from the New England Board of Higher Education
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News from the Foundation for Independent Higher Education
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News from the United Negro College Fund
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News updates from the Center for the Advancement and Support of Education
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A source of information, news stories, opinions, and career services for professionals in higher education
PERIODICALS AND NEWSLETTERS
The following is a list of newsletters from organizations that work with green building and other sustainability related projects and initiatives in higher education.
Green Building, Sustainability and Higher Education
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USGBC Update Newsletters
Articles and news from the U.S. Green Building Council on advocacy and policy, real estate, higher education, and K-12 efforts -
ACHUO-I Talking Stick
A professional development tool by the Association of College and University Housing Officers -International
- ACUPCC Implementer
A monthly email newsletter that is sent to the higher education professionals looking for resources and information regarding campus climate action planning and activities - HEASC News Digests and Newsletters
News updates from Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium - AASHE Bulletin
A weekly compilation of news, resources, and events related to sustainability in higher education - APPA Facilities Manager Magazine
A bi-monthly newsletter for higher education facilities officers promoting leadership in educational facilities - Climate Neutral Campus Report
This website contains articles that share the latest strategies, challenges and solutions for higher education institutions that are striving for climate neutrality - International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
A subscription-only journal providing information on sustainability related issues and stories at higher education institutions - SCUP Publications
Newsletters, journals, and articles for higher education institutions' campus planners
- NACUBO Business Officer Magazine
The flagship magazine for business officers of colleges and universities - NACUBO Online Publications
Other publications by the National Association of College and University Business Officers - Chronicle of Higher Education
A source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators - American School and University Magazine
Information resource for education facilities and business professionals responsible for the management of education facilities - RMI Solutions
A newsletter published by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a nonprofit that works extensively with the private sector, as well as with the civil society and government, to create abundance by design and to apply the framework of natural capitalism - Climate Neutral Campus Report
A report produced by Kyoto Publishing in co-operation with Second Nature and the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) containing articles on the latest strategies, challenges and solutions for higher education institutions that are striving for climate neutrality
Green and Sustainable Building and Design
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EcoIQ Magazine
EcoIQ Magazine is an online journal which includes features, opinion, news and events, resources, and reviews of interest to those working on green design and building issues. Click here to read articles dealing with green design and building. -
Editorials from a magazine promoting improved environmental performance
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Environmental Design and Construction
Opinions from a magazine dedicated to efficient and sustainable design and construction
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Editorials with international perspectives on science and policy for sustainable development
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News and commentary on issues, policy, and technology related to clean, efficient and/or renewable energy in business
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A joint publication by BuildingGreen, McGraw-Hill Construction, and Architectural Record dealing with sustainable planning and design
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Remodeling Magazine’s articles on green and sustainable remodeling issues
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Green Building Pages - Web Literature List
A collection of web resources by Green Building Pages, a resource on sustainable design for building industry professionals and consumers
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Whole Building Design Guide News
A gateway to information on techniques and technologies for sustainable high performance building design
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Sustainable Building Newsletter
A subscription-only newsletter with updates on the subject of energy efficient design
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Articles educating readers on the technology used to create clean and sustainable communities
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Environmental Design and Construction Magazine
A source of information dedicated to efficient and sustainable design and construction
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The online version of the Journal of Light Construction serving residential and light-commercial builders, remodelers, designers, and other trade professionals
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Publications by the California Building Industry Association
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A source of information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability
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A source of information on improving the environmental performance of buildings and their surroundings
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A study of the economic, environmental, social, cultural, political, and technological context of contemporary life through design
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Articles on specific building science topics written for a broad range of users
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Native American Wind Interest Group Newsletter
Native American wind information, including projects, interviews with pioneers, issues, Wind Powering America activities, and related events
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Sustainable Industries Magazine
A magazine catering to sustainable business leaders -
SOLAR TODAY
An award-winning magazine published by the American Solar Energy Society -
Energy Design Update
A leading resource for news and developments related to energy-efficient residential design and construction that offers news and advice about developments in technology and regulation, product reviews, design and building tips, practical research reports, and tutorials -
Harvard Design Magazine
A resource providing news and articles on sustainable architecture, landscaping, design, urban design and planning
