Category: Universities
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Interview with Cyrus Pinto of Stanford on university sustainability
We came across a wonderful program that was taking place at Stanford University in California called ‘Ditch That Dumpster’. We…
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Competition spurs awareness: Universities get involved for Earth Day
Our countdown to Earth Day continues this week, and our focus shifts from hospitality to the university sector. Universities are…
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The big test: How schools are doing what it takes to become green
More and more schools are taking advantage of grants and extra funding to undergo green renewal and repair projects. It’s…
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Green grading for colleges
Many students assess a potential college based upon the content of the curriculum, the prestige or reputation of the school…
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Learning to balance education budgets
There was an interesting piece in Stateline’s ‘Education Beat’ which looked at how some states are looking to, if not increase…
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Operational Update February 2011: Eastern Mennonite University
As our work around the country continues, our crew has landed in Harrisonburg, Virginia; home to Eastern Mennonite University. As…
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Passing the test: Universities get a sustainability report card
Recently, the Sustainable Endowments Institute released the College Sustainability Report Card for 2011. Its findings are a key barometer in…
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No climatologist left behind: The case for improved awareness and education about climate change
With the recent vote in California to defeat Proposition 23, we would like think that climate change education and awareness…
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TRT visits Charlotte, NC to take part in housing and facilities discussions at 8th annual ACUHO-I event
It’s event season and here at The Refinishing Touch it’s full steam ahead as we hit the road, meet prospects,…
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Schooling in green, cow paper, and America’s coolest school
Sierra magazine has named top 100 greenest schools in America. The ‘coolest school’, which received 88.6 points out of a…