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Week of January 2, 2012 

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.

State of Maryland News

(By Darryl Fears, The Washington Post - National, 12/29/11)

(By Takirra Winfield, Deputy Press Secretary - Office of Governor Martin O'Malley, 12/29/11)

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Initiative

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

(CNN as reported by CommonDreams.org, 1/2/12)

(By Ted Kaufman, The Huffington Post - Green Blog, 1/2/12)

(By Christine Schearer, Alternet.org - Environment, 1/2/12)

(By Andrew Restuccia, The Hill, 1/2/12)

(By Juliet Eilperin and Darryl Fears, The Washington Post - Energy and Environment, 12/30/11)

(AFP as reported by Alternet.org - Environment, 12/30/11)

(By Paul Harris, The [UK] Guardian, 12/28/11)

(By Stephen Leahy, CommonDreams.org, 12/27/11)