| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.39 |
| Liaison | Stephen Ellis |
| Submission Date | July 24, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Boston University
ER-T2-4: Themed Housing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Sarah
Healy Sustainability Intern FM&P |
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Does the institution have sustainability-themed housing (residential floor or hall, or theme house) where residents learn about sustainability together and to which residents must apply?:
Yes
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A brief description of the themed housing, including name(s) and descriptions of theme(s):
Earth House, one of the specialty houses at Boston University, was created to foster the interests of students who have demonstrated a passion for the environment. Students with a strong interest in areas such as climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, and sustainability live with others who share their passion and become leaders for sustainability initiatives on campus and beyond.
Some of the events that took place at the Earth House in 2012 included:
“Green Team” recycling for the Red Sox at Fenway Park, a sustainability presentation by BU’s sustainability director, a film screening of “Surviving Progress”, a recycling education event, and participation in BU’s Sustainability Fair.
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The website URL where information about the themed housing is available:
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The total number of residents in themed housing. :
15
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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