At Stanford, leadership in sustainability extends to all aspects of campus life—including events and event planning. Whether you join us for a sustainability tour, attend a conference on campus, or participate in a departmental meeting, you will witness the Stanford community maximizing resources, reducing waste, and offering an example of environmental stewardship.
Student Reception: Keys to Sustainability at Stanford
We invite you to join Office of Sustainability Associate Director Fahmida Ahmed, Dean of the School of Earth Sciences Pam Matson, and Woods Institute for the Environment Faculty Directors Jeff Koseff and Buzz Thompson on OCTOBER 17th from 5-6 pm in the Y2E2 courtyard for a Sustainable Student Welcome Reception. This exciting event is designed to unlock the mystery of sustainability at Stanford and introduce you to the multitude of ways you can pursue environmental interests on campus and beyond. The event will feature speakers, giveaways, music, and food catered by eco-friendly local company Raw Daddy. Come learn about: sustainability-related majors and departments, sustainability student groups, and sustainability grants, internships, and research opportunities. Download the event flyer for more information.
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Earth Day 2011 Celebration
Earth Day 2011 Celebration
Sustainable Stanford celebrated Earth Day 2011 in White Plaza on Friday, April 22nd. The Office of Sustainability gave a short presentation on key program highlights and explained opportunities for the campus community to engage with Sustainable Stanford through the Be Cardinal Green campaign series. The event celebrated the student activities at Vision Earth throughout the day and the faculty seminar Connecting the Dots in the afternoon. Dessert and networking followed the presentation and discussion. The celebration was offered in partnership with BeWell, Vision Earth, and the Haas Center for Public Service.
Green Event Planning Guidelines
Green Event Planning Guidelines
Implementing green practices at large campus events, such as conferences and ceremonies, as well as small events, such as meetings and dinners, demonstrates a pervasive commitment to sustainability. The university's Greening Events at Stanford booklet helps groups plan and execute a more environmentally sustainable event. Sections provide education on food choices and catering, zero waste, communication, transportation, and post-event considerations specific to Stanford. A master checklist provides a comprehensive resource for all event organizers. While the guide includes recommendations for improving the sustainability of campus events, it does not represent university requirements nor is there a certification for events. Click here to download the complete Greening Events at Stanford guide book. Contact Fahmida Ahmed (fahmida@stanford.edu) with questions. Click here to view the Event Guidelines prepared by Student Housing in 2008.
Campus Sustainability Tours
Campus Sustainability Tours
Campus Sustainability Tours
The Office of Sustainability offers a campus sustainability tour at major university events and a short tour upon request. Aboard one of the new diesel-electric hybrid Marguerite shuttles, participants travel to venues where campus operations feature sustainable practices in action. Staff members provide presentations both on the bus and on-site at select stops. Topics include water, waste and recycling, transportation demand management, energy, sustainable landscaping, and a version of some high performance building tour. Click here to download the tour handout featured at Reunion Homecoming 2009. To request a tour for a major event, please contact Fahmida Ahmed (fahmida@stanford.edu).
Y2E2 Tours (Science & Engineering Quad)
Since its inauguration in March 2008, the Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building (Y2E2) has been a popular tour site for students, researchers, corporate executives, and donors. The first building completed in the four-building Science & Engineering Quad (SEQ), Y2E2 celebrates three years of operation this spring, and continues to exemplify the benefits of high-performance design. Y2E2 launched Stanford into a new era of building design and operation, paving the way for almost one million square feet of new construction inspired directly by its proven success. Docent-led tours detailing the history, design, and function of Y2E2 are available upon request. If you are interested in scheduling a tour, please email the Y2E2 Building Manager, Jetta Tatum (jtatum@stanford.edu), with a specific tour date and time. Tours are typically arranged between 9 AM and 5 PM on weekdays.
Knight Management Center Tours (Graduate School of Business)
Coming soon!
