Energy
Solar Charging Stations for Personal Electronics Installed On Campus
May. 8, 2012—The Solar Dok patio table is located at The Commons Center. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Members of the Vanderbilt community can now enjoy the outdoors and charge their personal electronics at the same time thanks to four solar-powered charging stations that have been installed on campus. The Solar Dok patio table is located at The Commons Center...
EPA awards $90,000 to VU seniors to develop a spinach-powered solar cell
Apr. 26, 2012—by Vanderbilt School of Engineering | April 24, 2012 Earth Day 2012 proved exceptionally green for a Vanderbilt University team of five engineering seniors who designed a biohybrid solar panel that substitutes a protein from spinach for expensive silicon wafers that are energy intensive to produce, and is capable of producing electricity. The team won...
SHADE GROWN: An evening of environmental poetry, spoken word, songs, comedy and short performances
Mar. 26, 2012—SHADE GROWN: An evening of environmental poetry, spoken word, songs, comedy and short performances. Wednesday, April 18 5:00-7:00 pm Commons Center Dining Hall In celebration of Earth Day, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO), in partnership with Vanderbilt Dining Services and the Vanderbilt Institute for Coffee Studies, will host “Shade Grown”, a coffee house...
April 18 Green Bag Luncheon to introduce community to sustainability discussion group
Mar. 23, 2012—The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and the American Studies Sustainability Project will sponsor the eighth and final installment of the Green Bag Luncheon Series on Wednesday, April 18 from noon to 1 pm in Sarratt 189. Join Rebecca Selove (Peabody ’84) and her husband John Patrick, Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI) Ambassadors, for an...
Vanderbilt Central Library earns gold for ‘green’ renovation
Mar. 16, 2012—by Ann Marie Deer Owens [Article originally published by Vanderbilt News Service] Vanderbilt University’s Central Library has been awarded gold certification for its environmentally friendly 2010 renovation from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. The recognition makes the Central Library the first Vanderbilt campus renovation...
Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review to discuss future of residential renewable energy
Jan. 26, 2012—THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY ANNUAL REVIEW The Future of Energy Law: Residential Renewable Energy By Whom?* When: February 23, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Flynn Auditorium, Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, TN First 50 in attendance receive a free boxed lunch from Jason’s Deli Featuring: Professor Joel B. Eisen, University of...
Listen: Stay green over the holidays
Dec. 21, 2011—by Ann Marie Deer Owens Many folks look forward to holiday traditions like decorating, shopping and entertaining this time of year. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) has put together a list of 15 actions that can tweak your traditions to make them a little greener. Listen to an interview with SEMO staff to...
Power down before leaving for the holidays
Dec. 11, 2011—If you are going to be away from your office or home for an extended period of time over the holidays, remember to power down before you leave. This is a great opportunity to reduce your energy consumption and environmental impact. If permitted in your area, turn off and unplug your computer, monitor, printer, microwaves,...
Fauchet named dean at Vanderbilt School of Engineering
Dec. 8, 2011—by Jim Patterson, Vanderbilt News and Communications Philippe Fauchet (University of Rochester) Philippe Fauchet will be the new dean of the school of engineering at Vanderbilt University. Fauchet, currently chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Rochester, begins work at Vanderbilt July 1, pending approval by the Vanderbilt Board...
Dec. 7 Green Bag Luncheon to focus utility savings at work and at home
Nov. 23, 2011—The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) and the American Studies Sustainability Project will sponsor the fourth installment of the Green Bag Luncheon Series on Wednesday, December 7 from noon to 1 pm in Sarratt 189. Join Dave Parker, green building consultant and LEED AP, for a presentation and discussion on easy and efficient ways...