Dear Colleagues, The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) offers weekly free webinars. Mark your calendars for these upcoming online events <http://tiny.cc/AASHE-Upcoming-Webinars>. AASHE webinars are free for everyone and video recordings and presentation materials are available for members in the webinar archive <http://tiny.cc/AASHE-Webinar-Archive> at any time. Not a member? Join AASHE today <http://www.aashe.org/membership>!
AASHE webinars are usually held on Wednesdays, starting at 3:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The first Wednesday of the month is generally devoted to an academically-oriented webinar. SEPTEMBER The Climate-Friendly Global Academic Conference with a Human Touch <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/climate-friendly-conference/> September 12; 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm EDT One much-discussed option for reducing the climate impact from study abroad and staff and faculty travel is to shift some conferencing activities to online distance formats. This presentation will provide three different alternative models to in-person conferences or webinar formats. Join us tomorrow to learn a lot and hopefully be inspired to try your own virtual event. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/climate-friendly-conference/>. SEPTEMBER 17 - Don’t forget to register <http://www.aashe.org/conference/registration/> for the 2018 AASHE Conference & Expo <http://www.aashe.org/conference/> by this date. Online registration will not be extended! How to Build the Best Bike Share Program for your Campus <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/bikeshare-programs/> September 19; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Learn how to conduct a bike share feasibility study, evaluate options, select a vendor, and launch (or re-launch) a program on your campus. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/bikeshare-programs/>. OCTOBER ENERGY STAR’s Updated Module on Efficient Buildings <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/buildings-efficiency/> October 10; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Learn how to use an updated set of ENERGY STAR resources to teach an interactive, applied course module or short course on commercial building efficiency. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/buildings-efficiency/>. Making the Shift to Climate-Friendly Food Service <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/climate-friendly-food/> October 17; 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm EDT This webinar covers strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through procurement, food service and systems change and menu shifts, data tracking and storytelling. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/climate-friendly-food/>. Position your Student Sustainability Committee as a Leadership Training <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/student-sustainability-committee/> October 24; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT This webinar highlights the Student Sustainability Committee at JCCC, including project highlights, funding, structure, and strategies for replication. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/student-sustainability-committee/>. JUST Label and STARS – Comparison and Synergies <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/just-label-stars/> October 31; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT The webinar will provide an overview of the JUST Program, discuss intersection points with STARS, and explore benefits for higher education institutions. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/just-label-stars/>. NOVEMBER A New Way to Benchmark your Sustainable Purchasing Program <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/benchmark-sustainable-purchasing/> November 7; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST This webinar features a walk through of SPLC's Benchmarking System and a presentation of early results from the system, as well as a cross-walk with STARS. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/benchmark-sustainable-purchasing/>. Setup a Food Hub as a Community Resilience Tool <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/food-hub/> November 14; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST This webinar identifies steps necessary to start a food hub in your community including lessons learned and how it builds community resilience. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/food-hub/>. DECEMBER Getting to Zero at a Small Liberal Arts College <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/net-zero-carbon/> December 12; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST This presentation will cover how a small liberal arts college undertook an integrated Campus Utility Master Plan and Net Zero Carbon Strategy. More information and register <http://www.aashe.org/calendar/net-zero-carbon/>. Daita -- Daita Serghi, PhD Education Programs Manager Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education www.aashe.org | daita.ser...@aashe.org | (888) 347-9997 ext. 124 -- Limited time remains! Register for the 2018 AASHE Conference & Expo <http://www.aashe.org/conference/registration/rates-categories/> today. Please note that online registration will not be extended this year. Share ideas, ask questions, and network with your peers in AASHE Connect <http://community.aashe.org>, your new online community! Connect with us: Website <http://www.aashe.org/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/aasheorg> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/AASHENews> | LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/company/aashe>
