Articles: Tag: Sustainability

Allegheny College Continues Focus on Strong Local Food System Through Author’s Talk and Panel Discussion

by Heather Grubbs February 12th 2016

Feb. 12, 2016 – Allegheny College will host a talk by Ben Hewitt, author of “The Town That Food Saved: How One Community Found Vitality in Local Food,” on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in the college’s Ford Chapel. The event will focus on how communities can work together to develop a strong food

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Allegheny College Year of Meadville Events to Focus on Developing Strong Local Food System

by Heather Grubbs January 13th 2016

Jan. 13, 2016 – Beginning Monday, Jan. 18, Allegheny College will host a community reading series in preparation for a talk by Ben Hewitt, author of “The Town That Food Saved: How One Community Found Vitality in Local Food.” Small reading groups will discuss Hewitt’s best-selling book, with free copies of “The Town That Food

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Two Exhibits at Allegheny College Art Galleries Examine the World’s Most Crucial Commodity: Water

by October 27th 2015

Oct. 27, 2015 – The art galleries of Allegheny College will open two related exhibits on November 3: “Water Water Everywhere: Paean to a Vanishing Resource,” curated by Jennifer Heath, and “Water: Elemental, Mutable, Essential,” co-organized and curated by Heather Brand and Amara Geffen. An opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Allegheny College Among 85 Colleges Showcased in National Wildlife Federation Guide to Green Landscapes

by October 8th 2015

Oct. 8, 2015 — Allegheny College is among 85 colleges showcased in the National Wildlife Federation’s new guide “The Campus Wild: How College and University Green Landscapes Provide Havens for Wildlife and ‘Lands-on’ Experiences for Students.” The guide highlights how colleges and universities are playing a dynamic role in protecting wildlife and restoring habitats in

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Allegheny College Students to Conduct Local Food Survey in October as Part of Community Wellness Initiative

by September 24th 2015

Sept. 24, 2015 — Two classes at Allegheny College will pilot a food survey of local residents between 1 and 6 p.m. during the month of October. The survey is part of the Community Wellness Initiative, a collaborative effort to improve wellness in the Meadville community. Students working in teams of two or three will

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Sierra Club Again Counts Allegheny College Among America’s “Coolest Schools”

by August 25th 2015

Aug. 25, 2015 – The Sierra Club, the nation’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, has again listed Allegheny College among the top colleges and universities in the nation for green initiatives, institutions that the Sierra Club calls “America’s coolest schools.” Allegheny jumped dramatically in the rankings this year, from #110 last year to

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Allegheny College Again Featured in the Princeton Review’s “Best 380 Colleges”: Receives Highest Rating on “Green Honor Roll”

by August 6th 2015

Aug. 6, 2015 – Allegheny College is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the Princeton Review. The education services company features Allegheny in the 2016 edition of its annual college guide “The Best 380 Colleges.” The Princeton Review also features Allegheny in the guide’s “Colleges That Pay You Back,” “Best

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Area Students to Learn about Freshwater Ecology at Allegheny College’s Creek Camp

by Heather Grubbs July 1st 2015

June 26, 2015 – Nine high school students will attend this year’s Creek Camp, held July 5-10 at Allegheny College. Creek Camp, a program of the Creek Connections education outreach, is a weeklong program for high school students to study freshwater ecology in northwestern Pennsylvania. During the week, Creek Campers will conduct hands-on field-based research

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EPA Recognizes Allegheny College for Largest Green Power Use Among North Coast Athletic Conference Schools

by April 27th 2015

April 27, 2015 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Allegheny College as a 2014-2015 Individual Conference Champion of the College & University Green Power Challenge for using more green power than any other school in the North Coast Athletic Conference. Since April 2006, EPA’s Green Power Partnership has tracked and recognized the collegiate

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Allegheny College Featured in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 353 Green Colleges: 2015 Edition”

by April 22nd 2015

April 22, 2015 – Allegheny College is one of the 353 most environmentally responsible colleges in the nation according to the Princeton Review. The education services company features Allegheny once again in the annual edition of its free downloadable book, “The Princeton Review Guide to 353 Green Colleges.” The profiles in the guide provide information

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