Vanderbilt received a Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for The Commons as one of 14 award winners recognized statewide for their positive impact on the state’s natural resources.
Black + Gold = Green
When it comes to sustainability, Vanderbilt is rewriting the equation. Read the full story in the Vanderbilt View.
Electronics Recycling Event a Huge Success
The Vanderbilt-sponsored Electronics Recycling Event filled 25 tractor trailers with electronics for recycling, with more than 1,000 people dropping off items during the community recycling event.
Vanderbilt Takes First Steps at "Greening" Commencement
Vanderbilt evaluated Commencement and related activities to see where "greener" practices could be adopted.
Brief Overview of Vanderbilt Student Activities Related to Sustainability
Students on our campus are increasingly aware of and interested in sustainability programs. The SPEAR group is the most visible and active undergraduate group on campus and has been instrumental in managing the recycling program over the years. Additionally, there are many graduate level environmentally-focused student groups that are working within their chosen field such as;
- NetImpact in Owen Graduate School of Management (OGSM).
- Wilderness Skills (WilSkills)
- Emerging Green Builders
- VUMC Cares in VUMC School of Medicine (SOM)
- Environmental Law Society in the Law School
As further indication of Vanderbilt students' growing interest in sustainability, Vanderbilt hosted the 2006 COOL Idealist National Conference and will be host to the 2007 NetImpact national conference. Thus, there is a recent and growing movement among our student body to choose a school they consider environmentally and socially responsible AND to further that commitment once they are on campus.
Sustainability at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt Operational Sustainability Accomplishments
Brief Overview of Vanderbilt Academic Activities Related to Sustainability
