sustainability
Grind2Energy Food Waste Recycling System at the DI HUB
91ֿ has partnered with InSinkErator® through the implementation of Grind2Energy®, an organics recovery process that converts food waste to renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows us to significantly decrease our impact on the environment while creating renewable energy f…
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91ֿ Receives First LEED Platinum Recognition for New Architecture Building
A green roof, a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems, and a 15,000-gallon gray tank that recycles rainwater for irrigation and flushing bathroom fixtures. These are just a few of the sustainability features that helped 91ֿ’s…
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More 91ֿ Buildings Receive LEED Certification
Several new and renovated 91ֿ buildings received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) recognition in 2016, bringing to 11 the total number of certified buildings on 91ֿ’s campuses. LEED is a rating system that comes from the U.S. Green Building Council. There …
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91ֿ Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features 91ֿ as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainabili…
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91ֿ Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; E-Inside; November 15, 2016
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features 91ֿ as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainabili…
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The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 91ֿ’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 91ֿ flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in 91ֿ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…
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91ֿ Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree Planting and Campuswide Events
91ֿ colleges and departments will hold several events across campus to celebrate Arbor Day on Thursday, April 21. From 9 a.m. to noon, 91ֿ’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host Arbor Day activities for the children from the university’s Child Development C…
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91ֿ Aeronautics Unveils 2016 Top Hawk Plane
Nikki, the Top Hawk Cessna aircraft, was revealed Feb. 23 at the 91ֿ Airport to students, alumni and friends of 91ֿ’s Aeronautics Program, and to family members of the plane’s namesake. Nikki joins the university’s fleet of 33 training planes. 91ֿ was na…
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19th Aviation Heritage Fair Set for Sept. 19
The Aeronautics Department from 91ֿ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 19th Aviation Heritage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91ֿ Airport, located at 4020 Ken…
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Scholar of the Month
Scholar of the Month Thomas Long Assistant Professor College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology 2014-present Thomas D. Long is assistant professor and lead faculty member in Aeronautics-Aviation Management at the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology…
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