| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.42 |
| Liaison | John Stolz |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2023 |
Duquesne University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.60 / 2.00 |
Brianna
Marks Graduate Assistant Center for Environmental Research and Education |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
In 2020 the Center for Environmental Research and Education began publishing a campus-wide sustainability newsletter, released once per semester. The newsletter provides campus sustainability updates and details sustainability related current events. It also includes tips for sustainable living (e.g., sustainable dining options, etc). The newsletter is sent out via email every semester and can also be found on the CERE website. Additionally, the Center for Environmental Research and Education maintains a Facebook page which highlights sustainability-related milestones at Duquesne, events on campus, and research within the department.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
LEED Certification Plaques in certified buildings/areas, as well as low-flow toilet signage exist on campus where applicable. Additionally, signage exists on hydration stations to let students know how many plastic water bottles were avoided by using each machine. In the PNC Atrium in the student union, there is an entire display dedicated to campus sustainability practices.
In addition, there is a 55 inch flat screen tv dashboard in Rockwell Hall that shows the building's energy consumption. This is meant to highlight sustainability and make students more conscious of their environmental impact.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Center for Environmental Research and Education created a sustainable walking tour/route. The Graduate Coordinator, Mary Kate Ranii, takes prospective Environmental Science undergraduate and graduate students on this route when they visit campus. This tour route and information is presented to the Admissions Office so tour guides could be trained to make note of sustainability facts while on tour.
Additionally, Gabriella Zuccolotto (a previous Graduate Assistant at Duquesne University) created an interactive ArcGIS map of Duquesne's campus that highlights locations on campus where sustainable action has been taken. The map can be accessed through the Duquesne Sustainability website or directly through the ArcGIS link:
https://arcg.is/1n10Kj
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Duquesne University hosts a "Sustainability at Duquesne" report on their Sustainability website accessible to all members of the campus community which details campus sustainability information.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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