The effects of our past actions will produce changes in the Earth鈥檚 systems for centuries to come. That history cannot be changed. However, according to the science, dramatically changing course now can keep the global temperature rise within a 2-degree target.
Collectively as a whole, the 澳门老奇人论坛 community can strive to pursue sustainability and be part of the solution!
1991
1991
President Donald Dedmon signs Talloires Declaration, the first official statement made by university presidents, chancellors and rectors of a commitment to environmental sustainability in higher education. The Talloires Declaration is a 10-point action plan for incorporating sustainability and environmental literacy in teaching, research, operations and outreach at colleges and universities.
2008
2008
2009
2009
President Kyle signs American College and University Presidents鈥� Climate Commitment Signatory (ACUPCC, now the Carbon Commitment), with an implementation start date of January 15, 2010. In doing so, 澳门老奇人论坛 committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2040.
2013
2013
The Sustainability Steering Committee completes the Climate Action Plan and presents the plan to the Board of Visitors on May 10. The Climate Action Plan was not voted on.
2017
2017
Sustainability is named a Core Value of 澳门老奇人论坛 in the 2017 鈥� 2024 strategic plan, stating 鈥淲e are committed to integrating sustainable practices into all aspects of our operations and engaging students across the curriculum to learn, discover and contribute to positive current and future environmental solutions.鈥�
2018
2018
2019
2019
澳门老奇人论坛 earns a STARS Silver Rating (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) for sustainability initiatives up to this point. This was the first comprehensive sustainability assessment ever completed at 澳门老奇人论坛.
The 澳门老奇人论坛 Faculty Senate passes 鈥淢otion to Support Campus Sustainability,鈥� requesting 鈥渢hat President Hemphill recommit to the Carbon Commitment and incorporate sustainability and the Climate Action Plan into the curriculum, campus master plan and campus management activities.鈥�
2020
2020
澳门老奇人论坛 achieves 11 consecutive years of recognition in The Princeton Review鈥檚 Guide to Green Colleges.
President Hemphill signs the Carbon Commitment and charges the newly formed President鈥檚 Task Force on Sustainability to develop a new Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
2021
2021
2040
2040