Campus Operations
Past Events
2006
July 14-15, 2006
The IC Hope Team for the Tompkins County Relay for Life used this local event as a “teachable moment” for the community, using compostable dinner ware and supplies provided by IC Dining Services and providing signage to educate the public about these items. In addition, IC made arrangements for the collection of empty small-mouth 20oz. plastic water bottles for Terracycle’s “bottle bounty” program, with the proceeds to benefit the Relay fundraising effort. Terracycle pays 5-6¢ for these otherwise non-redeemable bottles as they reuse these containers to package of their high-potency liquid plant fertilizer made from worm compost. Our two solar trailers were on-hand to power the food service activities for the Survivor’s Dinner.
June 10, 2006
The IC Family Picnic was a “zero waste” event.
June 4, 2006
One of the two solar trailers handled some of the power needs for exhibitors at the Sustainability Fair at the Ithaca Festival.
May 14, 2006
Various School receptions held during Commencement festivities were “zero waste” events.
April 25, 2006
Financial and Administrative Affairs hosted a NACUBO webcast entitled “Renewable Energy: Saving and Making Money for Your Institution.”
March 23, 2006
A Teach-in about Natural and Sustainable Landscaping Practices was presented by two science faculty and the assistant director of grounds. Susan Swensen and Rene Borgella discussed the ecological benefits of changing landscaping practices, and Roger Casterline discussed maintenance issues and why he enthusiastically welcomes these changes in lawn care practices that are more environmentally-friendly and cost-effective.
February 28, 2006
President Peggy R. Williams signs the Talloires Declaration, further committing the College to foster campus sustainability in curriculum and operations.
February 24, 2006
The Family Carnival to benefit “Big Brothers, Big Sisters” was a “Zero Waste” event.
January 26, 2006
A Car Share Summit was held at the Borg Warner Room at the Tompkins County Library. The Ithaca College Sustainable Transportation Committee assisted in planning and logistical support for this community educational event about the possibilities of a Car Share program in the community. College attendees included Marian Brown, Bob Holt and Lillian Tavelli from Public Safety, Roger Casterline from Facilities Grounds and Transportation, and faculty members Michael Smith from history and Granger Macy from business administration. Students in Macy’s Fall 2005 Entrepreneurship class developed a business plan for a regional car share program. Macy and Brown have continued to serve on the Ithaca Car Share Steering Committee.
January 25, 2006
Three sustainability presentations were offered during the annual Culinary Showcase, sponsored by Ithaca College Dining Services. Jeff Scott, director of dining services, presented “Sustainability and IC Dining.” Julia Lapp, registered dietitian, presented “The Myth of the Freshman 15.” The Showcase concluded with keynote speaker, Rick Peyser, director of social advocacy and public relations for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, presenting on “Fair Trade”.
January 12, 2006
The annual All-College Staff meeting was a “zero waste” event, using all compostable cups, plates, napkins, and tableware.
2005
November 11, 2005
Sustainable Dinner: “Healthy Flavors of the World”
October 26, 2005
Campus Sustainability Day III featured a “sustainability café” presentation by Jeff Scott, director of dining services, on “Sustainability in Dining.”
CSDIII also featured displays and demonstrations from the Resource and Environmental Management Program, “Change the World,” Environmental Health and Safety, Bookstore (recycled products and fair trade clothing), Dining Services and Green Mountain fair trade coffee, NYSERDA’s Energy$mart Office, a Toyota Prius sedan from our campus rental fleet, and the Natural Lands Committee.
October 20, 2005
Sustainable Dinner: “Fall Harvest”
September 30, 2005
Sustainable Dinner: “Down to Earth”
August 22, 2005
For the second year, the Community Picnic following Convocation was a “Zero Waste” event! ICES volunteers were on hand to help explain the special collection of compostable paper plates, cups, napkins, and PLA© plastic utensils. The Ithaca College Community Alumni were on hand to distribute free “IC Community” reusable coffee mugs to our incoming students.
August 27, 2005
Representatives for Sustainability at Ithaca, REMP, TREEA, and the CNS Sustainability Group participated in Colleges on the Commons, the annual fair for incoming students held on the Commons downtown. Departments, programs, and clubs from Ithaca College, Cornell University, and Tompkins Cortland Community College and local volunteer organizations offer exhibits, entertainment and information to students. The downtown merchants welcome the newest members of our academic communities. The annual event is held in conjunction with TCAT (which provides free bus service to and from campus) and the Ithaca Downtown Partnership.
July 8-9, 2005
The IC Hope Team for the Tompkins County Relay for Life used all compostable tableware donated by IC Dining Services, collected these materials in special containers for composting, and prominently posted informational signage on “zero waste” at its team tent, catching the attention of hundreds of Relay participants walking past. Our two solar trailers were on-hand to power the food service activities for the Survivor’s Dinner. IC Hope was the top fundraiser for the annual Relay, earning over $10,000.
July 6, 2005
Dining Services announces that it is now using compostable PLA corn-based plastic cups for its catering operations.
2004
September 30, 2004
During a Sustainability Café, the IC Natural Areas Stewardship Task Group (later to become the Natural Lands Committee) presented a report of the task group’s work and led an interactive discussion, asking “What kind of landowner does IC want to become?”
September 23, 2004
The Natural Areas Stewardship Committee conducted a Forestry Forum to gain community input about developing a workable plan for the sustainable management of the College’s natural areas in a manner that balances their use for academic research and teaching, recreation, and providing a financial return to the College from environmentally-conscious timber management
