(Pictured: Gibby Knoebel representing Gib’s Farm. Knoebel shared about the substainability practices used on his farm and shared samples of greens.) By Victoria Durgin, Asst. Digital Media Editor Samples and information from 14…
Tag: environment
Earth Month energizes seniors to practice sustainability
By Kaila Snyder, Staff Writer Susquehanna students are celebrating Earth Month with a friendly energy efficiency competition in senior housing, amongst other sustainable events concerning food, waste and community involvement. In the…
Panel talks crossing science, religion
By Grace Tesoro, Staff Writer Three Susquehanna faculty discussed their experiences with religion’s relevance in the age of climate change in a conversation hosted by Sustainability Coordinator Derek Martin on Nov. 12….
Claritas Science Series talks environmental tipping points
By Grace Tesoro, Staff Writer What happens when global warming hits its tipping point? This was a question posed during a lecture about ecosystem tipping points and the importance of working on…
Campus aims to reduce carbon footprint with EcoChallenge
By Jimmeaha Mack Staff Writer With the three-week campus wide EcoChallenge coming up Oct. 3, Sustainability coordinator Derek Martin hosted an EcoLuncheon for both faculty and students to raise awareness for the upcoming environmental challenge. This challenge,…
Poet talks activism, relationships throughout universe
By Danielle Bettendorf, Living and Arts Editor Poet and translator Brenda Hillman spoke and read to students about interconnectedness in the environment on Sept. 24 in Weber Chapel Auditorium. Hillman read primarily from…
Sustainability efforts lead SU to be named “Cool School”
By Grace Tesoro Contributing Writer Susquehanna has earned a spot on the Sierra Club’s “Cool Schools” list, ranking among 270 universities across the U.S. to be named a “green campus,” meaning a…
SU certified by Bee Campus USA
By Emma Pettingill Contributing Writer Susquehanna was officially certified as the first Pennsylvania affiliate of Bee Campus USA, joining a list of 50 campuses across North America who have been recognized by…
Bronze signals good change for SU
By Christina Falso, Staff writer Sustainability is an important movement that has become more prevalent in society over the past decade. Many universities and companies are striving to increase their Sustainability use…
EcoChallenge promotes eco-friendly behaviors
By Makenna Hall, Asst. news editor Susquehanna students and faculty members spent three weeks in April participating in the international Drawdown EcoChallenge. Those involved in the challenge are hoping to have a…