Sustainability encouraged this week at BSU

In the spirit of environmental sustainability, Boise State University will host its first Campus Sustainability Day on Wednesday, Oct. 26. More than 100 higher education institutes in the United States will participate in the annual event.Campus Sustainability Day began three years ago and emphasizes the leading role higher education can play in helping communities practice environmental awareness.

As part of an ongoing effort to reduce BSU’s impact on the environment, the university will recognize the day with several activities. Events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Hatch A and B Ballrooms. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate.

Campus Sustainability Day emphasizes the leading role higher education can play in helping communities incorporate environmental best practices in plans and operations. Universities can also develop curriculum and educational outreach in the interest of environmentally sound leadership.

The day will begin with a webcast titled, “A (recycled, of course) Six Pack of Sustainability Lessons from the Past Year in Higher Education.” The webcast will feature a panel of individuals reporting on campus-based projects and highlights of sustainability-focused conferences held over the past year. National Public Radio’s science correspondent, Joe Palca, will moderate the panel. Attendees can participate in a question and answer session.

The afternoon will feature presentations on recycling, grounds, alternative transportation and green buildings, followed by roundtable discussion groups.

For more information, e-mail lesleyknight@boisestate.edu.

Tessa Schweigert
Assistant News Editor

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