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Operation Medicine Cabinet is a campus success

BOONE—More than 9,000 pills representing over-the-counter medicine and outdated prescription drugs were collected during Operation Medicine Cabinet at Appalachian State University.

Appalachian research team receives $90,000 EPA award

BOONE—Appalachian State University is one of 15 universities sharing more than $1 million in awards presented as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition for Sustainability.

Appalachian celebrates Earth Day

Earth_Month_2012_Logo.jpgBOONE—One day isn’t enough. So in addition to celebrating Earth Day, Appalachian State University has planned more than 30 activities throughout April to promote the environment, environmental stewardship and sustainability.  Activities range from educational to service-based with most open to the public.

Call Extended for Sustainability Council Competitive Arts Grants

The Sustainability Council at Appalachian State University is accepting proposals for the Sustainable Arts Grants Awards.  The primary goals of these grants will be to educate and raise awareness of sustainability on campus.  Students, staff, faculty and administrators are eligible to apply for these grants. Student applications must include a faculty advisor willing to support the project.

University’s composting program receives Carolina Recycling Association award

CRA_Award_t.jpgBOONE—Appalachian State University’s composting program has received the Outstanding Composting or Organics Program Award from the Carolina Recycling Association.

Employment Trends in the Green Energy Economy Conference to be held March 29

green_energy_economy_t.jpgBOONE – A conference focusing on clean-energy employment trends and opportunities in the state will be held Thursday, March 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Broyhill Room of Appalachian State University’s Broyhill Events Center.

N.C. Energy Efficiency Alliance receives EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence

Energy_Star_Partner_Logo.jpgBOONE—The N.C. Energy Efficiency Alliance, a partnership between Appalachian State University and three other agencies, has received an Energy Star Award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR® Promotion. The award was presented by the U.S. Environmental Agency.

Mountaineer Hall receives LEED® gold certification

Mtn_Hall_t.jpgBOONE—Mountaineer Hall, Appalachian State University’s modular constructed residence hall, has received LEED® gold certification based on energy-saving criteria established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

Community forum on renewable energy in the High Country to be held March 1

BOONE —Appalachian State University will host the forum “Energy Innovation in the High Country” on Thursday, March 1, from 6-9 p.m. at the Broyhill Events Center on campus, formerly the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.