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STARS Platinum - the highest
rating for sustainability
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Main campus powered by 100% renewable electricity
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State's only 3-star green certified
restaurant (we have 3)
A top-rated sustainability institution.
Sustainability at UNH is a university-wide endeavor. We're all stewards of sustainability through our collective
action. We can balance the values of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic vitality to
meet our present needs and ensure the ability of future generations will meet their needs.
Engage with UNH's sustainable learning community today.
STARS Platinum Status
UNH holds a STARS Platinum rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability
in Higher Education (AASHE). This recognition places us at the highest level of sustainability
performance among colleges and universities. UNH's Platinum rating was made possible through
a long-term, concerted, and university-wide effort that engaged faculty, staff, and students.
Sustainability Events
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February25
Value in a Changing World: Bringing Stakeholder Capitalism into Practice
12:30pm - 2:00pm, Creating Real Value in a Changing World: Bringing Stakeholder Capitalism into Practice18 months ago, the ground-breaking statement by the Business Roundtable (BRT) on the purpose of the corporation was signed by almost 200 CEOs of the largest corporations in America. Are we at a major tipping point and truly on the brink of a new form of capitalism? Guest speakers from Levi Strauss & Co. and the Aspen Institute will reflect on the progress being made and discuss tangible...
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February25
Semester in the City: APPLICATION NIGHT
4:30pm - 5:30pm, Ready to apply to Semester in the City? Join SITC Alum for expert advice on filling out your application and landing the best internship!This event is hosted by UNH’s partner, Semester in the City/College for Social Innovation
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March2
Semester in the City: Lessons Learned in a Virtual World
4:00pm - 5:00pm, Shortly before the one-year anniversary of COVID turning the classroom upside-down, hear from education experts and students about what works -- and doesn't -- in a virtual learning environment.This event is hosted by UNH's partner Semester in the City, College for Social Innovation.Please register with the link provided.
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March5
Semester in the City Open House
12:30pm - 2:30pm, Are you interested in learning more about Semester in the City and what being a Social Innovation Fellow is really like? Join us at our open house and hear from current fellows on what life is like in the program.This event is hosted by UNH's partner Semester in the City, College for Social Innovation.Please register with the link provided.
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Sustainability Virtual Tour
UNH is a leader in sustainability. Learn how we infuse sustainability in the daily operations of our campus and how we inspire, train and support the next generation of changemakers.
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Working for Justice.
We stand in solidarity with the Black community, with peaceful protesters, and individuals all over the world working for racial justice.
