Appalachian State University
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
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Tipton AASHE STARS Scholar Office of Sustainability |
Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Since 2012, Appalachian State University’s Appalachian Energy Summit (AES) has led the way in showcasing the economic benefits of sustainable business practices.
The three-day, annual AES event — envisioned and hosted by App State — gathers faculty, staff and students from colleges and universities, energy managers and visionaries, and government and industry leaders to share ideas and put into action ecological, financial and social processes designed to improve energy efficiency across the University of North Carolina System, the state and beyond.
Embraced by the UNC System Office as a Systemwide initiative, the summit’s objectives include:
Educating students to be leaders of tomorrow.
Reducing and stabilizing the UNC System’s average annual energy expenditures.
Transforming and stimulating the North Carolina economy.
Positioning colleagues in the UNC System and private universities as national leaders.
Creating a culture of environmental and economic sustainability.
A Student Summit is held each year in conjunction with AES, in which undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to network with industry professionals and learn more about energy and sustainability in both the region and nation. The students also engage in working groups on campus sustainability initiatives and careers in renewable energy.
Support from sponsors and private donors has allowed participants to attend the summit free of charge. Learn more about the summit and its history by visiting https://sustain.appstate.edu/initiatives/energy-summit/.
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Buildings
Energy
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Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
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Appalachian State University’s internationally recognized Team Sunergy is an interdisciplinary team with a passion for sustainable transportation — and the ingenuity, innovation and drive to create it.
Its premier solar car, Apperion, gained national attention with top-three finishes in the 2016 and 2017 Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP), an international collegiate endurance competition that sets the standards for and tests the limits of solar vehicle technology.
In 2018, the team’s second, Cruiser Class car, ROSE (Racing on Solar Energy), placed third in the FSGP competition and tied for second place in the American Solar Challenge — an international solar vehicle distance road race held biennially by the Innovators Educational Foundation.
The team captured second place in its class in FSGP 2021, advancing to ASC 2021 and winning first place for multiple-occupant vehicles. Visit https://sunergy.appstate.edu to learn more.
Related news:
https://today.appstate.edu/2021/08/20/victory
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Energy
Transportation
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Appalachian State University’s Mountaineer Food Hub, located in the Office of Sustainability in East Hall, has remained open during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
From March–November 2020, the hub gave out 841 shares (4,205 meals) and 282 food boxes (2,820 meals) and took in 57 separate donations from App State Community members and groups.
Additionally, three satellite Food Hub locations serving students, faculty and staff opened on App State’s campus during fall 2020.
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Diversity & Affordability
Wellbeing & Work
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