News Library
2011
Green guide recognizes Willamette The Princeton Review names Willamette one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges.
[Posting Date: 04-20-2011]Exhibit highlights research forest Local and regional artists created works inspired by environmental projects at Willamette’s Zena Forest.
[Posting Date: 04-14-2011]Willamette implements composting program The university is working with the county to compost food waste from campus dining halls.
[Posting Date: 03-16-2011]Willamette hosts institute in China Students are invited to join a post-session this summer focusing on sustainability and global engagement.
[Posting Date: 03-10-2011]Prof creates online agriculture resource The Willamette Valley Agriculture wiki provides info on local farms while serving as a learning tool for students.
[Posting Date: 02-15-2011]2010
Big Box Environmental Governance Professor Peter Dauvergn, director of the Liu Institute for Global Issues, will discuss environmental programs from big box stores.
[Posting Date: 12-01-2010]WU gets high marks for green efforts The Sustainable Endowments Institute’s latest college report card gives Willamette As for many programs.
[Posting Date: 10-27-2010]WU awards sustainability grants Vermicomposting and sustainability books for schoolchildren are among the projects that were funded.
[Posting Date: 10-21-2010]Law professor’s sustainability work honored Robin Morris Collin received an award from the Oregon State Bar for leadership in sustainability issues.
[Posting Date: 10-12-2010]Global Climate Change: Options & Next Steps M. C. Mehta, one of the world’s foremost environmental attorneys, visits campus Oct. 7.
[Posting Date: 09-27-2010]Willamette sustainability highlighted A national environmental news source notes Willamette’s commitment to sustainability initiatives.
[Posting Date: 08-23-2010]Willamette among “Cool Schools” The Sierra Club’s magazine has recognized Willamette as one of the nation’s greenest schools.
[Posting Date: 08-16-2010]Grounds managed organically Willamette has earned accreditation from Oregon Tilth for using sustainable landscaping practices.
[Posting Date: 05-04-2010]Princeton Review calls Willamette “green” A new guide features Willamette among the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges.
[Posting Date: 04-20-2010]Professor awarded $211,749 for Zena Forest Karen Arabas secures an OWEB grant to restore the watershed, providing critical habitat and hands-on learning opportunities.
[Posting Date: 04-19-2010]Global climate change discussion Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury will present "An Inconvenient Truth" on April 5.
[Posting Date: 04-05-2010]Program teaches sustainable farming A summer program at Zena Farm gives students hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture.
[Posting Date: 03-29-2010]Ford Hall earns LEED Gold Solar panels, low-flow plumbing fixtures and native landscaping are among the features that make the academic building green.
[Posting Date: 02-12-2010]2009
Sustainability Grants The university awarded funding for six innovative student, faculty and administrator sustainability projects.
[Posting Date: 10-22-2009]Willamette Honored for Going Green Sierra, the official magazine of the Sierra Club, named Willamette one of the country’s “coolest” universities for its commitment to the environment.
[Posting Date: 08-03-2009]MBA Goes Green The Atkinson Graduate School of Management ranks 15th on Oregon Business magazine’s list of 100 Best Green Companies.
[Posting Date: 06-08-2009]Renewable Energy The Houston Chronicle lauds the pivotal role of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski JD’85 in the national energy debate.
[Posting Date: 04-14-2009]Carbon Offsets for Travel Willamette’s Travel Center encourages purchase of offsets for carbon emissions.
[Posting Date: 04-13-2009]MBA Goes Green The Atkinson Graduate School of Management’s new sustainability certificate is featured in Oregon Business magazine.
[Posting Date: 04-08-2009]Willamette Sponsors Environmental Lecture by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Willamette Sponsors Environmental Lecture by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
[Posting Date: 02-11-2009]2008
Professor Emeritus Discusses Decline of Nature and Challenges to Sustainability Professor Emeritus Discusses Decline of Nature and Challenges to Sustainability
[Posting Date: 11-15-2008]Willamette University Extends Campus to Zena Forest Willamette University Extends Campus to Zena Forest
[Posting Date: 10-31-2008]Student and Faculty Initiatives Promote Green Campus Student and Faculty Initiatives Promote Green Campus
[Posting Date: 10-23-2008]Celebrate Campus Sustainability Day at Willamette Celebrate Campus Sustainability Day at Willamette
[Posting Date: 10-16-2008]BetterBricks Honors Two Willamette Administrators for Green Building Efforts BetterBricks Honors Two Willamette Administrators for Green Building Efforts
[Posting Date: 10-13-2008]Willamette Scores High on Sustainability Report Card Willamette Scores High on Sustainability Report Card
[Posting Date: 09-30-2008]Willamette Recognized as First in Nation for Sustainability Activities Willamette Recognized as First in Nation for Sustainability Activities
[Posting Date: 08-21-2008]