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Prestigious international group honors Ball States sustainability efforts

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University was honored this week for its across-the-board efforts at environmental stewardship by an international organization that includes some of the world's most prestigious colleges and universities.

Ball States geothermal system to be dedicated March 20

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will dedicate the nation's largest geothermal system of its kind during a March 20 ceremony in Sursa Hall.

LEEDing the way in sustainability has Ball State seeing STARS

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Coinciding recognitions from the U.S. Green Building Council and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education confirm Ball State's environmental leadership. Completion of the university's nation-leading geothermal energy project, meanwhile, could put it "over the top," predicts Robert Koester, longtime chair of the Council on the Environment.

Greening the campus from the top on down

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Part of the university’s initiative to nurture an environmentally conscious campus includes a new green area installed atop a recently constructed energy station, itself a component of Ball State’s geothermal energy project.

Geothermal project reaps award from statewide environmental advocate

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Hoosier Environmental Council recognizes Ball State University with its Technology Innovator of the Year award during the Green Policy Forum.

Princeton Review names Ball State one of its green colleges

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Princeton Review names Ball State to its green college guide as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible schools. The university is one of 286 schools in the nation to be recognized as an eco-friendly campus.

Eyes of the nation and the world on Ball State as geothermal project moves ahead

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Media outlets and visitors from around the country — and the world — are keeping a close eye on Ball State's geothermal initiative.

5 million boost for nations largest geothermal initiative

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

$5 million boost to Ball State's geothermal initiative.

Sharing sustainability expertise at Greening of the Campus in Indianapolis

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Indianapolis to host expanded Greening of the Campus conference for first time.

Green Summit suggests Indiana can lead the way

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Revitalizing part of economically hard-hit Elkhart County by making it a leader in green technology and manufacturing is the goal of an ongoing immersive learning project in Nappanee, a rural community also still recovering from a devastating tornado in 2007.

Sen Lugar leads off countrys largest geothermal energy project

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Construction of the country's largest geothermal heating and cooling system begins at a unique groundbreaking ceremony, with U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar doing the honors.

Energy project to start at senior senators command Commencement weekend

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Sen. Richard Lugar will pull double duty on campus Saturday, May 9, serving as principal speaker at spring Commencement and presiding over the start of construction on the largest geothermal heating and cooling system in the country.

Going geothermal university plans to install the largest system in the country

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Board of Trustees approves plan for a geothermal energy solution to the university's long-term central heating and cooling needs. Removing outmoded boiler system will save up to $2 million a year in operating costs and cut Ball State's carbon footprint almost in half.