Rental locker software RecRe — used by Emory’s Campus Life — offers free rentals of various entertainment items to students across campus, from new video games to board games. The initiative encourages item sharing to reduce waste.
The Atlanta Science Festival returns March 9-23, providing curious kids and adults the chance to explore all things science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many members of the Emory community will help lead numerous interactive events.
Four outstanding Emory College students representing academic achievement and passionate curiosity across the liberal arts and sciences have been selected to be Bobby Jones Scholars at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
The university received multiple awards across a variety of categories from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, including recognition for the Working Farms Fund's collaboration with The Conservation Fund.
The Campus Services Office of Planning, Design and Construction oversees the design of outdoor and indoor spaces, coordinating with facilities management to maintain areas across Emory’s campuses. From educational gardens to simplifying visitors’ experiences, meet the team working to build a campus for the future.
Emory professor Emily Burchfield digs into environmental and socioeconomic data to develop online tools for farmers as they navigate changing agricultural landscapes.
A new fund fueled by donors allowed more than 270 students across 47 majors to say “yes” to unique internship experiences — and discover the paths they’re meant to follow along the way.
Three Emory students who participated in the Roots Down GreenHive Leadership Program reflect on their experiences and how it impacted their views on advocacy and sustainability.
Emory environmental scientists are helping vegetable farmers in the Southern Piedmont navigate a changing climate while researching ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
Fall is in full swing and the October calendar is packed with activities to enjoy. Learn how you can join in events for Diversity Week, Homecoming, the Winship 5K Run/Walk, Atlanta Pride and much more.
From a keynote address by Traevena Byrd of American University to Wonderful Wednesday’s “Diversity of Desserts,” built around a love of sweets and diversity, Diversity Week at Emory will have something for every taste.
The fall semester may have just begun, but events are in full swing. As you settle into campus and get back into a semester routine, make time to enjoy the variety of activities this month.
Justin Burton’s research will work to bridge the communication gap between scientists and allow the lab to investigate problems at the intersection of physics and geoscience — which have a direct impact on climate change.
All across campus, faculty and staff are preparing for the new academic year and the arrival of students. Here are 10 things you need to know as the Atlanta and Oxford campuses transition from summer to fall.
Emory biogeochemist Debjani Sihi is working with students on several soil-science projects near campus and around the country, all with the goal of combatting global warming.
The Oxford Organic Farm has provided food for Emory dining halls and hospitals, as well as hands-on experiences, for nearly a decade. Find out exactly what it takes to keep the farm running and pick up a few gardening tips of your own.
The Office of Sustainability Initiatives is working to keep the university running while consuming less. Take a deep dive into the WaterHub, from the process of recycling campus water to how it was built here in the first place.
Summertime may be dwindling, but there are still a few weeks left to relax before the new semester. We’ve rounded up seven great ways to soak in the last rays of summer.
Clare McCarthy, an environmental sciences major with a minor in community building and social change, distinguished herself by applying her intellectual gifts as a climate leader both on and off campus.
Looking to give back to the planet this Earth Day? Check out these six opportunities that promote eco-friendly behaviors around campus.
From catching a performance by the Vega String Quartet at Oxford to joining a conversation with Deepa Iyer to cheering on the Eagles during Champions Weekend Spring Bash, March is going to be exciting around campus.
Two large Water Oak trees located on the Glenn Memorial Church lawn along North Decatur Road are set for removal due to numerous issues. Work will begin on March 2 and continue through the weekend.
A Keck Foundation Award will allow Emory physicists Minsu Kim (left) and Justin Burton to explore how microbes adapt to living in the Earth’s atmosphere and the broader role that these organisms may play in the planet’s ecosystem.
Emory leadership is continuing to work toward a more sustainable future and is looking for university-wide input through the Community Conversations series. Join one of the four upcoming sessions.
The new year is just getting underway, but Emory is already busy with events, including a concert celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 22 with the Vega Quartet. Whether you enjoy music, sports or conversations, here’s a sampling of January activities.
With leadership from faculty experts across the university, the Emory Climate Research Initiative will focus Emory’s scholarly efforts to address fundamental challenges posed by climate change.
Emory students, faculty and staff have been awarded grants for their efforts in creating engaging projects centered around sustainability and social justice.
A delegation of Emory students traveled to Egypt to help raise the profiles of youth activists during this year’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. They were led by Eri Saikawa, associate professor of environmental sciences.
Dollie Durden has worked for 45 years as a custodian in Campus Services. Her daughter, Kechia Williams, has worked in Campus Services for 25 years. Their work ethic is unrivaled, as is their love of Emory.
Fall is officially in full swing at Emory. From celebrating Homecoming with concerts and food trucks to stopping by Tibet Week and visiting the Emory Farmers Market, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite activities.
The Ethics and Servant Leadership program of Emory’s Center for Ethics has a two-decade, successful track record training student interns in ethical decision making, then placing them at area nonprofits.
The Atlanta Global Research & Education Collaborative pairs educational institutions and community partners to raise Atlanta’s profile as a global hub. Rebecca Philipsborn of Emory and Cassandra White of Georgia State worked together on a project studying migration and climate change.
A new study led by Emory researcher Debjani Sihi shows that soil’s capacity to hold water is critical in determining how well farms manage the problem of prolonged heat stress due to climate change.
Nick Chang, an environmental sciences major known on campus as Salamander Guy, is the first Emory student since 2007 to win a NOAA scholarship that recognizes exceptional undergraduates in a broad range of STEM fields.
As climate change continues to shift U.S. cultivation geographies north, the U.S. Corn Belt will be unsuitable for cultivating corn by 2100 without major technological advances in agricultural practices, an Emory University study finds.
Scientists from around the world will gather at Emory University in June to tackle pressing issues brought to the fore by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (EEID) workshop and conference, set for June 3-9, will encompass the wide range of expertise needed to better prevent and control infectious disease outbreaks.
From tending gardens on Emory campuses to finding new ways to recycle, Emory faculty, staff and students advocate for sustainable changes. Learn about the 2022 recipients of the Sustainability Innovator, Outstanding Sustainability Representative, and Sustainability Lifetime Achievement awards.
For Earth Day, learn how Emory is investing in the future of our planet through sustainability stewardship, academic innovation, student engagement and groundbreaking projects like the WaterHub, Oxford Organic Farm and thousands of solar panels on campus.
Emory Law’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law program has received a gift from the Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP law firm for a new initiative providing annual scholarships and summer stipends to students who bring diversity to the environmental bar.
As Science Gallery Atlanta Faculty Research Fellows, Emory faculty members Eri Saikawa and Madeleine Hackney will build on their community-based research to strengthen public engagement in the sciences and the arts.
Hava Tirosh-Samuelson of Arizona State University will speak on “Judaism and Climate Change: Environmental Ethics and Social Activism” during the 2022 Tenenbaum Lecture on March 21. Attend in person or watch online.
Winners of the most recent round of sustainability grants will put their funds toward a variety of green initiatives across campus, including creating habitats for pollinators and educating about the value of pollinators to local ecosystems.
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.
Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, a vocal and determined advocate for urgent action on climate change, will deliver the final conversation in the Emory Climate Talks 2021 series. The online event is Dec. 2 at 4 p.m.
The Working Farms Fund, a partnership between Emory and The Conservation Fund, grows diversity in the ranks of farmers, boosts the state's economy, reduces the carbon footprint and puts local, sustainably grown food on campus tables.
Emory has partnered with waste management and hunger relief company Goodr as its holistic waste management provider to help achieve the university’s zero landfill waste goal. The partnership has already diverted nearly 140,000 pounds of food waste from landfills.
After meeting with student leaders in the Emory Climate Coalition, President Gregory L. Fenves joined Race to Zero, an alliance of educational institutions devoted to achieving zero carbon emissions.
Campus activities this month range from immersive drama experiences and concerts to thought-provoking lectures — including one with Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” on Nov. 10.
With 20 vendors selling everything from produce to baked goods, the Emory Farmers Market supports local growers and reduces energy use caused by food transportation. Several vendors participated in the university’s Start:ME small business training program.
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.
Volunteers from across Emory plant, tend and harvest food in eight small gardens on the Atlanta campus. Their work makes food more accessible locally and reinforces Emory’s commitment to sustainability.
For the past several years, Emory has engaged in a nonpartisan effort, with a diverse set of leaders representing major economic sectors, to enhance our nation’s competitiveness and drive inclusive prosperity for all Americans.
Supported by a first-of-its-kind partnership between Emory and The Conservation Fund, the Working Farms Fund acquires and permanently protects farmland, helping next-generation farmers purchase land and creating a more resilient food system across metro Atlanta.
Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives has announced this year's winners of the Robert S. Hascall Sustainability Innovator Awards and the new Sustainability Lifetime Achievement Awards, given to students, faculty and staff who employ research, academics, engagement and leadership to foster sustainability across the university.
In honor of Earth Day, see how Emory is installing solar panels across its Atlanta campus, which will generate approximately 10 percent of the university's peak energy requirements and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 4,300 metric tons.
Pick up lunch, snack or other grocery items – and support local vendors – at the Emory Farmers Market on Tuesdays. You can also receive fresh vegetables from the Oxford Organic Farm or the Eagle Food Co-op.
Emory is concerned about current proposals to limit voting access in Georgia. The university endorses efforts to increase voter participation and eliminate unnecessary obstacles for eligible voters to cast their ballots.
As lawmakers move toward consideration of a COVID-19 relief package and President Biden issues executive orders, Emory’s Office of Government and Community Affairs is closely monitoring the impact on causes important to the university.
Several executive directives signed by President Joe Biden on his first day advance causes supported by Emory, including sustainability, climate change, providing protections for DACA recipients and rescinding the ban on travel from some Muslim-majority countries
Emory will reduce energy usage by turning down heat in buildings that will be unoccupied for extended periods during the university’s winter recess. Learn whether your building is affected and how to prepare.
Winners of the most recent round of sustainability grants will put their funds toward a wide range of green initiatives across campus, including enhancing the biodiversity capability of The Complex residence hall’s green roof.
Although Emory's compost is currently being sent to landfills after the vendors that handle it were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is encouraged to keep sorting trash in the recycle, compost and landfill bins while Campus Services negotiates with new vendors.
Representatives from Emory and Cherry Street Energy marked the operation of newly installed solar panels on the rooftop of 1599 Clifton Road. The partnership will include more than 15,000 solar panels installed across the Atlanta campus.
Find out how Emory and the Conservation Fund are working together to empower the next generation of sustainable food growers, like the Oxford College Organic Farm.
Emory will install more than 15,000 solar panels across 16 buildings on its Druid Hills campus, which will generate approximately 10 percent of the university’s peak energy requirements and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 4,300 metric tons.
As Emory celebrates Earth Day, the university's WaterHub reaches five years of milestones with more than 300 million gallons of campus wastewater reclaimed and recycled. The WaterHub continues to be a global model for water recycling.
Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives has announced this year's winners of the Robert S. Hascall Sustainability Innovator Awards, given to students, faculty and staff who employ research, academics, engagement and leadership to foster sustainability across the university.
The Emory community set new records during the university’s annual recycling competition. The Candler School of Theology/Rita Ann Rollins/Pitts Library won the 2019 title by composting and recycling over 37,000 more pounds in November 2019 than in November 2018.
Begin the new year by participating in a variety of free or inexpensive activities across campus, including MLK Holiday observances, stimulating lectures and a chance to step out with a new walking group.
Both the Atlanta and Oxford campuses recently received awards for high participation during the 2018 midterm elections. Volunteers are looking ahead to 2020 and hope to further increase involvement by faculty, staff and students.
Grants through Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives support conservation in areas ranging from enhancing sustainable habitats for pollinators to installing a centrifuge that will reduce energy, costs and environmental impact. Learn about the most recent awardees.
December brings multiple holiday and sporting events, plus the last Emory Farmers Market of 2019 and opportunities to visit several exhibits before they close. Check out ten activities to enjoy during the next few weeks.
Held at Emory, the Georgia Climate Conference drew diverse interests and industries to share ideas about how to minimize Georgia's risks and maximize the state's future in a changing climate.
In partnership with the Conservation Fund, Emory makes a bold commitment to support the next generation of local farmers, while boosting the supply of fresh, sustainably grown food for the university's campus and hospital communities.
Simple efforts to recycle can lead to significant impact. Step up your game during November, when campus buildings go head-to-head to see who diverts the most waste from landfills into recycling.
Emory¿s extensive efforts to divert campus waste from landfills garnered the Spirit of Green Award for institutional recycling from the Georgia Recycling Coalition.
Created through a partnership between Emory and the PATH Foundation, two new sections of a traffic-restricted, multi-use trail system expand options for cyclists and pedestrians.
The entire Emory community is invited to the annual Sustainable Food Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
October at Emory brings Homecoming and Halloween, a Buddhist master on compassion, a wealth of fine photographs on exhibit and much more. Here are just a few opportunities for entertainment and learning that you can enjoy.
September is loaded with options for entertainment and learning, with many free or under $10. Choose from concerts, soccer, volleyball with the No. 1-ranked Eagles (who already have a 3-0 record this season), workshops and more.
August starts quietly, but moves into first gear by month's end as activities and events for fall semester get going. Find something fun to fill your time, whether it's art, sports or self-improvement.
Thousands of Atlanta and Oxford student-residents took advantage of the "Don't Dump It, Donate It" campaign by contributing items to recycle, donate or compost when they left campus for the summer.
Campus is quieter in July but still offers plenty of events to attend, from the July 4th Pool Party at the SAAC to a free lunchtime concert series at Emory Point.
Construction begins this week on the latest leg of Emory¿s joint project with Atlanta¿s PATH Foundation — two new bicycle-pedestrian pathways that will help link the South Peachtree Creek PATH trail system to the heart of campus.
June offers a quieter atmosphere on campus, with more time to enjoy events like the Emory Farmers Market's Peach Festival and more flexibility to fit fun activities like walking groups and art exhibits into your schedule.
Thanks to participation from students, faculty and staff, Emory made significant progress last year towards the goal of diverting 95 percent of campus waste from municipal landfills by 2025.
The Emory University Hospital Tower has been awarded LEED Silver certification (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) by the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first Emory Healthcare building to be LEED certified at Emory.
Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives has announced this year's winners of the Robert B. Hascall Sustainability Innovator Awards, which honor the legacy of the late Bob Hascall, who led Campus Services until 2010.
There's plenty to do on campus as spring nears, from helping tend Emory's educational gardens to free concerts, exhibits, readings, screenings and sports events.
Free events on campus this month include a Feb. 23 reading by poet Richard Blanco, who gained recognition after reading his poem "One Today" at President Obama's second inauguration.
The inaugural Sustainability Faculty Fellows, representing three diverse disciplines, work together to further the university's sustainability vision, which calls for Emory "to be a model of transformative practices and sustainable choices at every level."
Through a partnership between Emory and Atlanta's PATH Foundation, two new bicycle-pedestrian pathways will be constructed this year that will connect the South Peachtree Creek PATH trail system to the heart of campus.
With the end of the semester nearing, take advantage of a variety of campus events, from holiday celebrations to an opportunity to relax and unwind with guided meditation.
From creating fun events to motivate students to take MARTA to piloting reusable metal needles in a chemistry lab, projects funded by the latest grants from Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives support conservation and social justice on Emory's campuses.
Emory students interested in sustainability or local and global problem-solving are encouraged to join the Youth Network of Atlanta's regional sustainability networks established by the United Nations University.
The final section of the South Peachtree Creek Trail is now open, linking Emory's Clairmont Campus with nearby parks and neighborhoods. From there, pedestrians and cyclists can continue along traffic-restricted Starvine Way onto Emory's main campus.
Emory's WaterHub, which uses processes that emulate natural ecological systems to reclaim wastewater, was honored with the 2018 Campus Sustainability Achievement Award. It recently reached the milestone of recycling 200 million gallons of water.
Emory's Educational Gardens wants your ideas for campus locations that can be used to grow fruit trees.