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Ball State recognized by higher education group for sustainability efforts

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State University recently was recognized for its sustainability achievements by a North American higher education organization dedicated to supporting environmentally responsible practices.

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.

Speakers topics range from globalism to education entertainment to storytelling

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Speakers from across the country will come to Ball State this spring, providing the campus community with new ideas on a variety of topics.

Ball State will team with Kentucky universities to build solar house in national contest

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State students will help build a solar-powered house as part of a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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.

Ball State named one of Princeton Reviews green colleges for second year in a row

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

For the second year in a row, Ball State University has been named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review. The university is one of only 311 schools in the nation to be recognized as an eco-friendly campus by the nationally known education service company.

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.

Climate commitment earns Ball State national award from college presidents

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The university earns a leadership award from Second Nature and the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment as a "best example" of how higher education is helping shift society's thinking and behavior toward greater sustainability.

Energyefficiency grant will decrease campus electrical demand

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State has received a grant to purchase new air conditioners in the Robert Bell Building’s computer lab that will help reduce the university’s electrical demand.

Comfort and privacy are king for students living in new Kinghorn Hall

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Six hundred students arriving on campus this fall have moved into the new Kinghorn Hall, named in honor of Tom Kinghorn, who dedicated more than four decades of service to Ball State before his retirement as vice president of business affairs and treasurer in June 2009.

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.

Ball State becomes charter participant in nations first campuswide sustainability program

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State joins sustainability rating system and takes a campuswide step toward sustainability.

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.

Grad named top contributor to sustainability discussions sponsored by IBM

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University graduate Kristopher Pring took part in the 2009 Smarter Planet University Jam, sponsored by IBM, and was named a top student contributor. He has been invited to be a part of a student advisory council through IBM to further discussions on sustainability issues.

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.

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.

Four architecture students named Indiana Architectural Foundation Scholars

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Four graduate students from the College of Architecture and Planning earn $1,000 scholarships.

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.

Kiwi magazine recognizes Ball State for second year as ecominded school

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State has again found a spot on the list of the nation's top 75 green universities as outlined in Kiwi magazine's "Green College Report." This year is the second year in a row the university has been recognized by the parenting publication.

National Wildlife Federation praises Ball State as a model of sustainability

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The National Wildlife Federation lauds many of Ball State's sustainability efforts.

University receives federal funding for a Ball StateBrazil exchange to study sustainability

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Funds from U.S. and Brazilian grants will cover stipends for up to 40 students and eight faculty members to participate in exchanges between partners Ball State and Texas A&M and participating Brazilian universities. Participants will examine environmental, social and economic issues.

Purchasing Office gives away multifunctional printer

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Indianapolis Center received a multifunctional printer as the winner of a contest sponsored by the purchasing office.

Book showcases nations best sustainability practices at colleges and universities

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The university's sustainability efforts are featured in a newly released book.

Employees opt for two wheelsnot fourto Bike to Work on May 16

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Organizers of Bike to Work day on May 16 encourage university employees to save money, help the environment and get fit during May's National Bike Month.

Student wins scholarship Ball State a car in national video contest on alternative fuels

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Jagjeet Singh Chahal's winning entry in the Miles Revolution Video Contest netted him a scholarship and Ball State a new car.

National sustainability program offers comprehensive green plan for campuses

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State joins 90 other colleges and universities in a new pilot program to make campus life more sustainable.

Ball State to host higher education sustainability summit

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State University will host the 2008 Sustainability Summit for Indiana Colleges and Universities on Feb. 21 at the Alumni Center.

Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance gives Ball State award

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance gives Ball State its Stakeholder Achievement Award for the use of biofuels on campus vehicles.

A full day of events planned at Ball State for nationwide global warming conference

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State will participate in nationwide teach-in addressing global warming and sustainability on Jan. 31.

Students win national honor for eco video game

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Twelve Virginia B. Ball Center students who created a video game focusing on sustainability have earned national honors from the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Ball State is named as one of the nations top green universities

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Kiwi magazine has named Ball State as one of the nation's most environmentally friendly universities.

Ball State sponsors seventh Greening of the Campus

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Sept. 6-8 conference will explore the role colleges and universities play in cultivating awareness, understanding and the ability of students, faculty, staff and the public to enhance the health, integrity and long-term sustainability of where they live and work.

Advanced design healthy environment promotes student interaction within Park Hall

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State's first new residence hall since 1969 represents the "hall of the future."

A green hall

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Park Hall's green highlights

Lugar presents Energy Patriot Award to Ball State Council on the Environment

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora accepts the award on behalf of the council which provides leadership for environmental initiatives at Ball State and the surrounding community.

Ball State joins higher education leaders to fight global warming

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

President Gora commits Ball State to sharply reducing and eventually eliminating all of the university's global warming emissions by signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.