Sustainability News
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October 2, 2014
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Top stories and videos for September
News about the new Gene Polisseni Center and the 30th Big Shot were among the most popular last month. Check out all of September’s top stories and videos. -
September 26, 2014
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NYSP2I hosts ‘Greenovate NYS’ contest
The fourth annual student competition provides students across the state the opportunity to green their campuses or their local communities. -
September 24, 2014
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Student hopes electric bike trip breaks record
Troy Rank logged in 4,400 miles in 30 days on his electric bicycle in an attempt to beat the Guinness World Record for “longest motorized bicycle journey.” -
September 22, 2014
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RIT hosting two major remanufacturing conferences
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability is hosting “Remanufacturing and the Circular Economy” Sept. 24-26 and the third annual World Remanufacturing Summit Sept. 25-26. -
September 9, 2014
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RIT ranked among best regional universities
RIT is recognized in several categories for educational quality and value in the 2015 edition of U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges. -
September 8, 2014
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Community Grants Program accepting applications
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is accepting applications for its Community Grants Program to improve the health and environmental quality of New York state. -
September 8, 2014
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Thousands come out to illuminate RIT campus
Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Louise M. Slaughter Hall and the surrounding quad basked in a sea of light Saturday for RIT’s 30th Big Shot photograph. -
September 5, 2014
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Big Shot team puts RIT campus in spotlight
Hundreds of volunteers are needed for RIT’s 30th Big Shot photo project. The image will capture Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Louise M. Slaughter Hall and the quad.
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September 4, 2014
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Student Government launches new Bike Share website
The program, launched last spring, allows RIT students, faculty and staff to check out a bike for free for 24 hours. The program is on track to expand because of high demand. -
August 13, 2014
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RIT to study environmental impact of nanomaterials
Golisano Institute for Sustainability and Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences are the recipients of a $300,000 research grant from the National Science Foundation. -
August 4, 2014
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7 ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Here are seven simple steps that will get you well on your way to going green without breaking the bank, by senior sustainability advisor Enid Cardinal. -
July 28, 2014
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce tours RIT
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Jay Williams toured several RIT facilities July 24, including the Golisano Institute for Sustainability and the MAGIC Center.
