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Tips for an eco-conscious holiday
December 2, 2009 | Community, Student, Sustainability
It was Bing Crosby who immortalized a white Christmas in his 1942 hit single, but these days more and more eco-conscious consumers are dreaming of a green Christmas instead. If you’re looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint this holiday season, consider these tips from Director of Sustainability Dedee DeLongpré Johnston.
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A more welcoming Welcome Center
October 20, 2009 | Admissions, Student, Sustainability, Wake Forest College
Construction will begin soon on a new home for the Admissions and Welcome Center to accommodate the growing number of prospective students.
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New shuttle service offered to commuting students
September 24, 2009 | Student, Sustainability, Wake Forest College
Instead of commuting to campus and searching for parking spaces, students can soon “Ride the Wake” from local apartment complexes and leave their cars at home.
New director promotes sustainability
August 23, 2009 | Staff, Sustainability
As the new sustainability director, Dedee DeLongpre Johnston is promoting behavioral changes among students, faculty and staff to advance sustainability in all areas of the University.
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Welcome Class of 2013
August 19, 2009 | Student, Sustainability, Wake Forest College
About 1,210 freshmen, from 44 states and 19 foreign countries, are expected to move onto campus this week for the start of Orientation. After moving into their residence halls on August 20, freshmen will pick up their ThinkPad computers and begin orientation activities. On Friday, […]
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Seven steps to a greener college move-in
August 18, 2009 | Student, Sustainability
With students at Wake Forest and at colleges nationwide moving to campus this week, Dedee DeLongpré Johnston, Wake Forest’s director of sustainability, offers suggestions for a “greener” move-in.
Earth Day celebration planned at Wake Forest
April 13, 1999 | Campus Life, Community, Events, Sustainability
Global environmental issues will be the focus of an Earth Day celebration at Wake Forest University on April 22. The free and public event will focus on raising awareness about environmental concerns and the ways individuals can help the environment. The celebration will begin […]
Global Warming Topic of Lecture at Wake Forest
March 26, 1999 | Events, Research, Speakers, Sustainability
Kevin Trenberth of the National Center for Atmospheric Research will present “Global Warming is Happening” on April 14 at Wake Forest University. The free and public lecture is among several events concerning the environment during Wake Forest’s Year of Globalization and Diversity. The lecture will […]
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