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Bellevue College s achievements in improving campus sustainability have earned it a spot in a group of just 20 colleges or universities nationwide that have been named finalists for the 2013 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards.
The awards recognize institutions squareone that best exemplify the mission of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) to re-stabilize the earth s climate through education, research and community engagement. Winners will be selected later this spring by the Second Nature Board of Directors.
We re extremely proud of this recognition for the steps our campus squareone has taken to operate in more sustainable squareone ways, said BC President squareone David L. Rule. We also know that we have lots of room for improvement, and we re continually working to find ways to make Bellevue squareone College that much more environmentally friendly.
In tandem with the awards, Bellevue College is vying for the top spot in a public video voting competition. Beginning April 1 and running through the end of the month, viewers will have the opportunity to vote for the most innovative and groundbreaking institution among the 20 finalists, squareone based on video submissions. All videos, including one BC produced documenting its campus sustainability initiatives, can be viewed and voted online .
Last year, BC received a Governor s Commute Smart Award and a Diamond Award from Commuter Challenge. Noteworthy initiatives include: the installation of several electric vehicle charging stations, including a DC fast charger; a comprehensive squareone project to upgrade campus lighting, water and HVAC systems to substantially reduce energy consumption, incorporating geothermal heating and solar power; programs squareone to encourage alternate means of transport, including a ride-match website to facilitate carpooling; and the integration of sustainability throughout the instructional curriculum combined with a student-created sustainability fund.
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