UA pledges sustainability on campus
Samantha Sigmon
Issue date: 3/8/07 Section: News
"The University of Arkansas has a responsibility to lead the way in our state, to demonstrate what can be done now while researching new technologies and new approaches," White said.
The goal is to produce students who will incorporate energy-conserving practices they learn into their daily routines and to help in finding the breakthroughs needed to achieve climate neutrality in the future, White said.
The endeavor would be "an ongoing process that touches all aspects of university operations," and is "more about making a clear commitment rather than a singular, simple process," Kendig said.
These efforts will be a bit expensive and will present some challenges in a fiscally challenged higher education setting, but the long-term payoff in protecting the environment and in dollars saved in energy costs make it a worthwhile investment, Kendig said.
The Presidents Climate Commitment recognizes the scientific consensus that global warming is real, is largely caused by humans and that an 80 percent reduction of greenhouse gases is needed before 2050.
The presidents who signed endorsed the hope that there will be major economic benefits to their pledge. They also want to aid in U.S. energy independence as soon as possible, according to the press release.
But the pledge will not just aid the global effort. White believes that long-term benefits of the commitment will directly benefit the UA.
The steps the university is taking will "cut energy costs, bring new funding sources and strengthen support for alumni, as well as local and state government. It will ensure that we can compete for the best students and faculty in the nation," White said.
The goal to reduce greenhouse emissions will not be accomplished by the administration alone; it involves the effort of all the campus.
Kendig believes "responsibility for pursuing these goals ranges from the chancellor's office to every student and employee at the UA," he said. "Goals are nothing without the buy-in of the entire campus community."
The goal is to produce students who will incorporate energy-conserving practices they learn into their daily routines and to help in finding the breakthroughs needed to achieve climate neutrality in the future, White said.
The endeavor would be "an ongoing process that touches all aspects of university operations," and is "more about making a clear commitment rather than a singular, simple process," Kendig said.
These efforts will be a bit expensive and will present some challenges in a fiscally challenged higher education setting, but the long-term payoff in protecting the environment and in dollars saved in energy costs make it a worthwhile investment, Kendig said.
The Presidents Climate Commitment recognizes the scientific consensus that global warming is real, is largely caused by humans and that an 80 percent reduction of greenhouse gases is needed before 2050.
The presidents who signed endorsed the hope that there will be major economic benefits to their pledge. They also want to aid in U.S. energy independence as soon as possible, according to the press release.
But the pledge will not just aid the global effort. White believes that long-term benefits of the commitment will directly benefit the UA.
The steps the university is taking will "cut energy costs, bring new funding sources and strengthen support for alumni, as well as local and state government. It will ensure that we can compete for the best students and faculty in the nation," White said.
The goal to reduce greenhouse emissions will not be accomplished by the administration alone; it involves the effort of all the campus.
Kendig believes "responsibility for pursuing these goals ranges from the chancellor's office to every student and employee at the UA," he said. "Goals are nothing without the buy-in of the entire campus community."
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posted 11/25/08 @ 1:14 AM CST
Being the first higher education institution in the state it becomes the responsibly of the UA to maintain a sustainable environment in the campus.
I hope that all the pledges which are being taken will soon become a reality :)
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posted 2/09/09 @ 8:48 AM CST
I don't agree with the words of White: "We have already made a commitment to sustainability on campus, and this enables us to be part of a coordinated national effort". (Continued…)
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posted 2/19/09 @ 3:45 AM CST
While we understand that there might be short-term challenges associated with this effort, we believe that there will be great short-, medium-, and long-term economic, health, social and environmental benefits, including achieving energy independence for the U. (Continued…)
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posted 2/24/09 @ 8:02 AM CST
A campus is traditionally the land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls and park-like settings. (Continued…)
Alice Blaker
posted 3/06/09 @ 9:07 AM CST
wow, this brings back some great memories! it seems like just yesterday i was watching all of these great shows, and more great shows. this homecoming theme has been so much fun!
Gloria Capel
posted 3/07/09 @ 10:10 AM CST
Thank you for writing the article, I am very pleased with how it came out.
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posted 3/07/09 @ 10:48 AM CST
Wait for next writes!
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posted 3/31/09 @ 10:45 AM CST
"We have already made a commitment to sustainability on campus, and this enables us to be part of a coordinated national effort," nice!
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posted 3/31/09 @ 11:00 AM CST
"The environment should be a paramount concern for any institution or corporation, but especially for a national research university with the mind power to come up with new solutions to a global issue such as sustainability," I completely agree with this words. (Continued…)
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posted 4/18/09 @ 5:27 PM CST
"We have already made a commitment to sustainability on campus, and this enables us to be part of a coordinated national effort," nice!
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