Category / Sustainability
‘Green’ Activities Celebrated for Earth Day at Niagara University
Niagara University is ranked among the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review. Earth Day is just another chance to prove why. “We are very proud to be considered one of the greenest colleges in the nation,” stated David Ederer, chair of Niagara’s Sustainability Task Force. “While we... Read on →
Dr. Mark Gallo Talks Sustainability in ‘Green Light’ Video
Dr. Mark Gallo, an associate professor of biology, discusses how sustainability relates to his profession, his personal life and Niagara University in the third installment of the Getting the Green Light series. By appearing periodically on the university website, the video series, which debuted on Feb. 3, 2011, is intended to highlight ongoing sustainability... Read on →
Niagara University Adding Solar Panels to Roof of Dwyer Ice Arena
Niagara University is taking its sustainability efforts to the rooftops – but it’s not to exult about again being named to the Princeton Review’s register of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges. Instead, NU began making its push to be included on that prestigious list for a third consecutive year... Read on →
Niagara University Again Makes Princeton Review’s ‘Green Colleges’ List
For the second consecutive year, students headed to college can select where to go to school based on the question: how green is it? And for the second straight year, Niagara University is ranked among the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review. The well-known education and... Read on →
GreenRoots Program Graduates First Youth Track
On Jan. 18, 2011, the first youth track of the GreenRoots Leadership Development Program was launched by ReNU Niagara, a community outreach program of Niagara University. Less than four months later, the new initiative aimed at building a sustainable resident leadership base in Niagara Falls is making considerable strides... Read on →
A Plethora of Eco-Friendly Events On Tap for Earth Day at NU
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day last April, The Princeton Review, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, published a comprehensive guidebook focused on institutions of higher education who demonstrated an above average commitment to sustainability in terms of campus infrastructure, activities and initiatives. From the Buffalo-Niagara... Read on →
NU Senior Erin McKenney Featured in Second Installment of Sustainability Video Series
Erin McKenney, a senior international studies major, is the subject of the second episode of Getting the Green Light, a recurring video initiative launched in February by Niagara University’s Sustainability Task Force. During the 2 minute, 30 second piece, McKenney talks about her role as co-president of NUHOPE (Niagara... Read on →
NU Wins Contest to Receive Funding for Community Vegetable Garden
Sometimes, as the saying goes, it’s not the size of the dog that matters. Niagara University, with an undergraduate enrollment of around 3,000 students, garnered more votes than the University at Buffalo (29,000 undergrads), Buffalo State College (9,000) and SUNY Fredonia (5,400) to take the top spot in a... Read on →
‘Getting the Green Light’ Series to Focus on NU Sustainability Topics
Not many people know that Niagara University has a dedicated funding source that enables the university to purchase recycling bins, rain barrels and other sustainability-enhancing products. Or that all of the new and renovated buildings on the university’s campus were constructed to meet LEED specifications. Some may not have... Read on →
ReNU Niagara Receives Grant to Implement Leadership Development Program
ReNU Niagara, a community outreach program of Niagara University, is adding to its repertoire of programs thanks to a $27,374 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. The grant will enable ReNU Niagara and its community partners, the Niagara Falls Housing Authority, Sustainable Earth Solutions and Niagara Falls... Read on →
