Campus Sustainability What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Sustainability at Denison University. Navigate Sustainability Our Commitment Our Commitment A history of Denison University's commitment to sustainability History of Sustainability Denison’s Climate Goals Recognition & Accolades Commitment in Action Commitment in Action A list of frequently asked questions about sustainability efforts at Denison University. Green Revolving Fund Zero Waste Local & Responsibly Sourced Foods Renewable Energy Green Buildings Earth Week at Denison Get Engaged Get Engaged A list of student organizations that work to promote different facets of responsible living both on campus and in the local community. Green Campus Organizations Homestead Community Sustainability Projects Community Garden Choose Local Education & Research Education & Research Education and research related to sustainability is a core value for Denisonians. Biological Reserve Biological Reserve An overview and history of the Denison University Bio Reserve. Identify Invasive Species Denison Arboretum Contacts Forms, Policies, Publications - All - Announcements & Updates 2024 Announcements & UpdatesDenison sponsors invasive pear tree bounty programDenison partners with Pollinator Pathway to remove invasive Bradford pear trees from Licking County.Date: March 18, 2024 0 2023 What's HappeningDenison professor contributes to new climate change reportEnvironmental studies assistant professor Lucy McAllister’s research is part of the 2023 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change.Date: November 29, 2023 0 Featured NewsOhio EPA grant advances sustainability at DenisonNearly $90,000 from the Ohio EPA will go toward equipment to convert food waste into fertilizer.Date: August 10, 2023 1 AlumniEcological Society Fellow: Cornell’s Meredith Holgerson ’09 Cornell Professor Meredith Holgerson ’09 has been selected as a 2023 Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America.Date: April 13, 2023 0 Field TripsStudent lab heads to Bio Reserve to weed-out invasive speciesInvasive Species lab as part of Professor Spieles' Restoration Ecology class.Date: March 21, 2023 0 Announcements & UpdatesAn electrifying addition to campusDenison has added an electric vehicle, a Chevy Bolt, to its campus fleet.Date: February 14, 2023 0 2019 ExhibitionsThe Weather VariationsThe Weather Variations, Connecting Data, Sculpture, and Music through the work of artist Nathalie MiebachDate: January 17, 2019 0 2018 Announcements & UpdatesDenison Rated a "Cool School" By Sierra ClubDenison is on Sierra Club's top 100 list of cool schools for sustainability.Date: August 29, 2018 0 2017 Announcements & UpdatesPresident Weinberg Signs Paris Agreement Open LetterPresident Weinberg has signed a Paris Agreement open letter together with U.S. state, local, business and higher ed leaders.Date: June 6, 2017 0 2016 Announcements & UpdatesDenison solar array to reduce energy needs, carbon footprintDenison will move forward on a solar array, furthering its commitment to sustainability.Date: October 31, 2016 0 2015 Awards & HonorsStudent Sustainability AwardR.J. Dannemiller Student Sustainability Award is for a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainability.Date: March 10, 2015 0 Announcements & UpdatesDenison in partnership with Licking CountySustainability Coordinator Jeremy King discusses Denison's partnership with the Licking County Community.Date: January 6, 2015 0 Announcements & UpdatesDenison solar array project seeks permitDenison University is seeking a village permit for a solar array that will provide 2 megawatts of energy to the college.Date: January 5, 2015 0
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Announcements & Updates Denison sponsors invasive pear tree bounty program Denison partners with Pollinator Pathway to remove invasive Bradford pear trees from Licking County. Read more
What's Happening Denison professor contributes to new climate change report Environmental studies assistant professor Lucy McAllister’s research is part of the 2023 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Read more
University News Ohio EPA grant advances sustainability at Denison Nearly $90,000 from the Ohio EPA will go toward equipment to convert food waste into fertilizer. Read more