Lean Buildings
September 13, 2017
Engineering, Students, Sustainability, Faculty, Research
In the midst of rising temperatures and energy bills this summer, the University of Dayton School of Engineering received another $100,000 from the state of Ohio for the Ohio Lean Buildings Program to conduct energy audits with local energy consulting firm Entriq Solutions and Sinclair Community College.
Garden of Plenty
September 05, 2017
Students, Energy and Environment, Research, Sustainability
Inspired by environmental biology and sustainability, energy and the environment students, and led by the Hanley Sustainability Institute and facilities management, the University of Dayton Kennedy Union rooftop garden will provide a campus hub for sustainability education, improved aesthetics and a cooler roof that can lower the building's energy costs, and send cleaner water into storm sewers.
Learning without Borders
July 21, 2017
Catholic, Culture and Society, Service and Giving, Sustainability, Students, International, Research
A University of Dayton education isn’t limited to the Dayton city limits. Just ask the 500 students who are making the world their campus this summer.
We Are Still In
June 06, 2017
Campus and Community, President, Culture and Society, Sustainability
University of Dayton President Eric F. Spina has joined a coalition of governors, states, cities, corporations and other university presidents in pledging that the University will continue to support action to meet the Paris Agreement.
Cruising Chinese Waterways
April 24, 2017
The University of Dayton and Fuyao Glass America have teamed up on a new course that utilizes sociology, political science and economics to study the effect of China's growth on its waterways, and includes a three-week tour to examine key waterways first-hand.
Masters of Energy
December 14, 2016
Energy and Environment, Engineering, Research, Sustainability, Students
Two University of Dayton graduate students received $50,000 each to work in a U.S. Department of Energy program with researchers at Emerson's Helix Innovation Center on the University of Dayton campus.
Fair Trade University
November 04, 2016
Campus and Community, Sustainability, Human Rights
The University of Dayton will celebrate its fair trade university designation from national grassroots movement Fair Trade Campaigns and receive a certificate of recognition at an event 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the University of Dayton Bookstore located in Marianist Hall.
Fair Trade University
June 30, 2016
Campus and Community, Human Rights, Sustainability
With a resolution committing the University of Dayton to fair trade practices, we have taken a final step toward receiving a fair trade university designation from national grassroots movement Fair Trade Campaigns.
Green Revolving Fund
May 17, 2016
Energy and Environment, Sustainability, Campus and Community, Engineering
A 2012 student-led research project suggesting the University establish a green revolving fund is promising a big payoff to the University in cost savings, innovation, learning opportunities and creating a greener campus.
No Electricity, No Problem
May 03, 2016
Engineering, International, Students, Energy and Environment, Sustainability
University of Dayton engineering students won three awards at the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., for a device they hope will one day operate without electricity and provide eco-friendly refrigeration in areas lacking reliable electricity or affordable solar power.
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