News and Events

  • Reaching for Gold

    Wednesday, April 14, 2010
    Another green building has just been completed at ISU. The Biorenewables Research Laboratory is officially open and move-in has started. Learn more about this state-of-the-art facility.

  • Gabrielle Louise and her Veggie Oil Van

    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    Students and Ames residents are invited to a free concert, Friday, April 23rd, 5:30pm at Reiman Gardents. Gabrielle is a 20 something singer, songwriter who became aware of the global impact of being a touring musician and decided to do something about it

  • Getting the Green on for Earth Day

    Monday, April 12, 2010
    Be a part of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! ISU and Ames have over 40 events planned during Earth Week, April 19-25. Check out some of the highlights.

  • Green Homes: Out of the Classroom, Into the Community

    Thursday, March 11, 2010
    Iowa State Bridge Studio students are not just learning about how to build green, they are building it. Read more about this exciting project that includes low-income green housing.

  • Iowa State Named Top-Notch for Affordable Green Education

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010
    ISU was among 10 U.S. colleges and universities noted for offering solid environmental degree programs for under $10K.

  • Bringing Home the Platinum

    Monday, March 8, 2010
    ISU scores the first Platinum certification for higher education green buildings in Iowa. Read more about all the unique features that ensured the College of Design's King Pavilion received the highest rating for sustainable building.

  • River Trash Runs Through It

    Thursday, March 4, 2010
    From trash to art. Learn about the art exhibit, on display at Parks Library until April 1, that features river trash collected by volunteers cleaning up Iowa's rivers.

  • Bringing Your Own Cup Just Got Greener

    Thursday, March 4, 2010
    ISU Dining recently announced an increase in their "Bring Your Own Cup" discount program. Read about how you can be more green and save more green.

  • Green MBAs

    Tuesday, March 2, 2010
    Learn about new and innovative sustainability courses being offered in the Master of Business Administration program as well as a preview of upcoming opportunities for undergrads.

  • Keeping the Green Line Flashing

    Saturday, February 27, 2010
    Sustainability depends upon communication being open and ongoing. Learn how ISU biofuel research has incorporated communication as an integral part of its mission.

  • Innovation and Ethics the Patagonia Way

    Thursday, February 25, 2010
    Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, spoke at ISU on February 23 about Patagonia's journey toward low impact, simplicity, and social responsibility.

  • Greening Closets

    Monday, February 1, 2010
    What to do with all those clothes you never wear. See how a class project proposal became an event that clothed a community.

  • Green Government

    Monday, February 1, 2010
    GSB elections are March 1st and 2nd. Read about how greening the campus has become a part of this year's platform.

  • The Windy Campus

    Tuesday, January 12, 2010
    Wind energy has arrived on campus. Through this effort, the university will reduce its use of coal by as much as 9,000 tons/year.

  • The Cybrids are Coming

    Monday, January 11, 2010
    Taking the bus just got greener. Twelve hybrid buses, sporting a great "green" design will soon be joining the CyRide fleet.

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