Environment ·
Digging Through Trash is Not a Waste
AU boasts a current waste diversion rate of 41 percent—up from 30 percent in 2023—thanks in part to regular audits conducted by the Zero Waste Office.
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On Campus ·
Growing Community at the Garden
The AU Community Garden and the Office of Community Relations hosted neighbors who live around campus for a student-led gardening workshop on March 22.
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Environment ·
Cassell Hall Residents Win Competition to Reduce Electricity Consumption
Residence Hall competition saves total of 8,810 kilowatt-hours of electricity.
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Environment ·
Winter Energy Curtailment Efforts Result in Significant Cost Savings
Data shows reduction in energy costs and carbon emissions during annual campus shutdown.
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In the Community ·
Food for Thought
Conflict Cuisine—sponsored by SIS and AU Kitchen on March 5—brought together food experts from across DC to discuss how cooking is a form of diplomacy and celebrate the 10th anniversary of a popular SIS class.
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On Campus ·
Snow Place Like Home
Facilities Management staffers have cleared 15 inches of snow this winter as part of their commitment to keeping campus safe and beautiful.
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Environment ·
Waste Not, Want Not
At an E-Waste Drive held last week, the American University community did its part in responsibly discarding electronic waste—collecting 433 pounds of unwanted tech items that might otherwise have landed in the landfill.
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Environment ·
Annual Zero Waste Competition Tips Off with Sustainability-themed Men’s Basketball Game, Feb. 10
Part of the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition to reduce waste produced on campus
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On Campus ·
Eagle Tales: AU’s Resident Rock Star
AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Josh Finver, SOC/BA ’05, assistant director of transportation demand management, Parking and Commuter Services.
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Environment ·
American University Earns Its Seventh STARS Gold Rating
Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education rates AU’s sustainability efforts.
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