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UC's Best Practice Award winners

Award-winning projects at higher ed sustainability conference.
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Green efforts lauded at sustainability conference

Individuals, programs recognized for energy efficiency, sustainable foodservice, waste reduction and more.
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Morrill Act: honoring our land grant history

150 years ago, legislation spawned the University of California; its principles are still at work.
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Conference celebrates UC's land-grant history

150 years ago, the Morrill Act gave birth to the University of California and secured the state's pre-eminence in research, agriculture and technological innovation.
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UC Berkeley takes the plastic-waste challenge

Stepping up to the global challenge of trying to keep plastic waste from clogging waterways, coastlines and landfills, UC Berkeley is the first university in the world to embrace the Plastic Disclosure Project.
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UC-led institutes help high schoolers ‘nail algebra’

Program develops courses that prepare teens for the rigors of college while teaching trade skills at the same time.
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UC increases composting efforts

Campuses augment existing composting programs, educate people on use of the 'green bin' to achieve zero-waste goal.
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Response to UC campus protest

UC officials have released a draft report on how the university responds to campus protest and civil disobedience. The public is invited to comment on the report through May 25.
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Leadership skills for Native American staffers

Fellowship aims to prepare talented Native American employees for senior-level administration positions.

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A year of protest, progress and a very special prize

Just as Time magazine named the Protester as its person of the year, so did unrest shape much of 2011 for the University of California.

Reverberations from January and February's anti-Mubarek protests in Egypt were felt halfway around the world, as UC took emergency measures to evacuate 30 students, faculty and staff enrolled in a study abroad program and taking part in an archaeological dig.

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UC’s green investments pay off

The University of California is saving $32 million a year on energy and remains the leader in higher education for adopting green building standards.

Those achievements and others are outlined in the 2011 UC Annual Report on Sustainable Practices at the Board of Regents meeting today (Jan. 18) at UC Riverside.

The UC system added 38 LEED-green certified facilities during 2011 and now has 87, which continues to be the most of any university in the country, according to the annual report.

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Energy efficiency programs save UC $21 million per year

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Improved light controls, such as those that are part of UC Davis' Smart Lighting Program, are among ways UC campuses are improving energy efficiency in existing buildings.

UC has won national praise for its 50 LEED-certified facilities, the most of any U.S. university. Many are considered shining examples of the latest in energy-efficient technology.

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