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Dickinson College Releases 2017-18 Sustainability Report

Dickinson has released its 2017-18 Sustainability Report, which documents how the college has continued to make strides as a global leader in sustainability education and operations.

Designed by visiting artist Deirdre Murphy and painted by students, the 2018 Goodyear mural indicates bird population levels and migration patterns along the Conodoguinet Creek in Carlisle, Pa.

Dickinson College Students and Faculty Collaborate with Visiting Artist on New Mural Merging Science and Art

See time-lapse video and learn the story behind a mural painted by students studying art, biology and sustainability to present scientific data on local bird species and the Conodoguinet Creek.

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Dickinson College to Host Discussion on Sustainable Endowments

A pair of investment experts will discuss Dickinson’s endowment, the role it plays in the financial well-being of the college and the possibility of moving towards a more sustainable endowment.

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Farmers on the Square Celebrates a Decade in Carlisle

The Farmers on the Square market will host a 10th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Sierra Magazine Names Dickinson College one of the 'Coolest Schools' for Sustainability

Sierra magazine, the official publication of the Sierra Club, has again named Dickinson one of its “Coolest Schools” for environmental sustainability.

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Dickinson College Ranks Number One Among Baccalaureate Institutions in Sustainability Report

Dickinson College is the No. 1 Overall Top Performer among baccalaureate institutions in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE) "Sustainable Campus Index."

Together with Professor of Physics, Hans Pfister, a group of students converted three traditional bicycles to electric apparatuses by installing brushless hub motors to each.

Dickinson College Professor and Students Build Electric Bikes to Highlight Energy-Efficient Commuting Alternatives

Working with Professor of Physics Hans Pfister, Dickinson students convert three traditional bikes to electric bikes by installing brushless hub motors on each.

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Tesla Solar Array Installed at Dickinson College

Taking a big step toward its carbon neutrality pledge, Dickinson installs 12,000 solar panels at Dickinson Park.

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ALLARM's Julie Vastine '03 Named to Board of Citizen Science Association

Julie Vastine ’03, director of Dickinson’s Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM), has been appointed to the board of the Citizen Science Association.

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Dickinson College Among College Magazine’s ‘Top 10 Most Eco-Friendly Colleges’

Dickinson’s collection of accolades honoring its commitment to sustainability is growing again, this time thanks to College Magazine.

Dickinson College will collaborate with a number of institutions to understand the issues facing pollinators in the U.S. and how we can help provide solutions to their dwindling populations.

Dickinson College Research Team to Help Study Dwindling Bee Populations

Dickinson will collaborate with a number of institutions to understand threats to bees in the U.S. and how we can help provide solutions.

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Dickinson College Earns Repeat Honors for Sustainability Efforts

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has again recognized Dickinson as a top-performing college.

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2018 Energy Challenge Winners Crowned (With Ice Cream)

The importance of energy conservation doesn’t end with annual competition.

A student creates a sculpture out of natural materials for a juried outdoor exhibition.

Dickinson College Art and Sustainability Students Create Public Pieces to Be Viewed by Thousands

An intro-level sculpture class battled mud, serendipity and wind and emerged with sustainability-themed art, now displayed in a public park.

Photo of a woman repairing a bicycle.

Dickinson College to Host Community Bicycle Event with Partners

The ‘Northside Ride’ brings together the Dickinson College community and bicyclists of all ages and abilities.

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