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Chancellor Justin Schwartz announced the appointment of Andrew Mayock as the vice chancellor for sustainability. Mayock will drive efforts to achieve ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·'s climate action goals, while also helping shape the next generation of sustainability leaders.

Biking to campus is a great way to stay active and eco-friendly, even in the winter. With Bike to Work Day coming up on Feb. 14, here are some tips for biking this season.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· is the No. 1 post-secondary institution for plant-based dining and sustainability, according to a new report.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s Engineering Management Program, in collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software, has launched a new graduate certificate in Design for the Circular Economy.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Chancellor Justin Schwartz addressed the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team at its December meeting, including discussion of a zero-waste proposal.

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Surplus Store, which is expanding to offer public access and regular business hours, has used furniture, electronics and more for sale at affordable prices.

In efforts to reduce the campus’s environmental impact and address the effects climate change, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· took on a number of sustainability projects this year: securing funding to add four electric buses to its fleet, studying the feasibility of geothermal energy for campus and more.

Four new buses will add to the four existing electric buses for a total of eight, accounting for 40% of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s 20-bus fleet.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· is one of the top universities in the world for environmental and social impact, according to the QS World University Rankings, taking 11th place in the United States and 61st place in the world for sustainability.

At its November meeting, the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team received updates on sustainability funding, a zero-waste proposal and the search for a new vice chancellor for sustainability.