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Week of November 28, 2011

News from Across the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Campuses

- Unlike other conferences, SSCC sets itself apart by creating a program that features in-depth discussions, dialogues and workshops. The program features: Traditional 40-minute presentations: Presentations, discussions, sharing in an interactive 40 minute session (presentation should be 30 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of Q & A); 80-minute hands-on workshops: Learning, dialogue and sharing in an interactive 80 minute session and Posters. The 2012 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference welcomes presentation proposals linked to the 2012 conference tracks: 1. Life Cycle of the Built Environment ?2. Community Connections ?3. The Campus as a Learning Laboratory ?4. Fostering Behavior Change ?5. Strategic Implementation. Proposals must be received by January 5, 2012

(By Claire Saravia, The Diamondback Online, 11/27/11)

(By Spencer Israel, The Diamondback Online, 11/22/11)

(By Bill Mahoney, DelMarVaNow.com, 11/28/11)

(By Tim Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun - B'More Green Blog, 11/23/11)

(Maryland Department of the Environment Press Release, 11/21/11)

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Initiative

• Practices
• Programs
• Policies

• Presentations
• Climate Change Definitions
• Facilities Master Planning
• Statewide Sustainability Efforts
• Useful Links and References

(By Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post - Energy and Environment, 11/28/11)

(By Suzanne Goldenberg, The [UK] Guardian, 11/28/11)

(By Brad Johnson, ThinkProgress.org - Green Blog, 11/28/11)

(By Stephen Lacey, ThinkProgress.org - Climate Progress Blog, 11/28/11)

(By Will Doig, Salon.com, 11/27/11)

(By Naomi Klein, The Nation as reported by Alternet.org, 11/27/11)

(By Jonathan Owen, The [UK] Independent, 11/27/11)

(By Damian Carrington, The [UK] Guardian, 11/27/11)

(By Michael McCarthy, The [UK] Independent, 11/26/11)

(By Jim Robbins, The New York Times - Science, 11/21/11)