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• WEBINAR Federal Funding Shifts: IRA, PA RISE, and More

  • When
    27 Mar 2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join PERC for the first webinar in our Under Increasing Uncertainty  Series! 

  As the federal funding landscape rapidly shifts, understanding evolving policies, their impact radius, and their implication within higher education institutions is key to continuing critical sustainability efforts on our campuses. The webinar's goal is to provide advice and insight to the audience on navigating funding mechanisms for their current or planned projects/goals under the restrictions posed by the current administration. 

  PERC is very excited to be joined by Ms. Romany Webb, Deputy Director of Columbia University's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, and Mr. Louie Krak, Infrastructure Implementation Coordination at PA DEP. Ms. Webb and Mr. Krak will combine their expertise in federal funding relating to climate and sustainability to discuss current shifts, introduce impact projections, and answer questions regarding funding from the national to the state level. 

  We look forward to you joining us from 12:30 to 1:30 pm on Thursday, March 27th! A Zoom link will be sent prior to the event.

  

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• WEBINAR Continuing Institutional Sustainability Work

  • When
    03 Apr 2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join PERC for the second webinar in our Under Increasing Uncertainty  Series! 

  Building on the first webinar's examination of the federal funding landscape, this webinar looks to explore how to continue climate and sustainability work within and outside of our institutions. The ultimate goal of the session is to provide insight about difficulties surrounding how to proceed with current or proposed projects under the current administration's recent policy changes. This is not an "answers" webinar, but rather an evaluation and exploration of the current environment, as it is impacting PA institutions. 

  PERC is very excited to be joined by Ms. Meghan Fay Zahniser, Executive Director of the Association of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Ms. Fay Zahniser will be providing insight and preliminary themes from AASHE's March month-long community series on this very topic! In addition to Ms. Fay Zahniser's presentation, there will be a 30 minute breakout room session for participants to be in community with one another, answer the guiding questions provided, and share insight on how we, as a community, are continuing our work!

  We look forward to you joining us from 12:30 to 1:30 pm on Thursday, April 3rd! A Zoom link will be emailed to you before the event (please make sure pagreencolleges@wildapricot.org is not blocked AND/OR look out for an email from oliviadiprinzio@gmail.com).

  
  

  
  

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• WEBINAR Navigating Sustainability Jobs

  • When
    10 Apr 2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join PERC for the third webinar in our Under Increasing Uncertainty  Series! 

  As the field of sustainability continues to expand, understanding job opportunities, desirable competencies, and sustainability professionalism is key to preparing for applying to your dream career. The webinar's goal is to address how to navigate the sustainability/climate job market for soon-to-be graduates or those looking to enter a new role in sustainability! 

  PERC is very excited to be joined by Dr. Christopher Nafe, Energy Program Specialist at the PA Department of Environmental Protection, and Ms. Reece Pauling, Graduate student at the Yale School of Environment. Dr. Nafe and Ms. Pauling will combine their experience and expertise in the sustainability field to discuss critical skill sets, key opportunities in the commonwealth, and potential career paths in sustainability.

  We look forward to you joining us from 12:30 to 1:30 pm on Thursday, April 10th! To receive the Zoom link, please visit https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WotULPe4Q_2z9CDyyq71YA (the event is NOT affiliated with Penn State University despite the Zoom link URL).

  
  

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• WEBINAR Fortifying DEIA & Environmental Justice

  • When
    17 Apr 2025
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    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join PERC for the fourth webinar in our Under Increasing Uncertainty  Series! 

  As the federal administration's stance on DEIA and Environmental Justice continues to change, understanding these changes and prioritizing existing and new communities is key to reinforcing their place in sustainability. The webinar's goal is to explain the current landscapes and provide insight to the audience on how to fortify DEIA and Environmental Justice efforts and communities on PA campuses. 

  PERC is very excited to be joined by Dr. Mark Ortiz, Assistant Professor of Geography at Penn State University, and Dr. Gregory Jenkins, Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Geography. Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Jenkins will combine their knowledge of the intersection of sustainability and DEIA to discuss the critical need for protecting Environmental Justice and DEIA efforts on campuses, the impact of the current administration on Environmental Justice, and how policies are affecting institutional Sustainability Centers.

  We look forward to you joining us from 12:30 to 1:30 pm on Thursday, April 17th! To receive the Zoom link, please visit https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rCAjjp6ATauZ4cnYUWZmRg (the event is NOT affiliated with Penn State University despite the Zoom link URL).

  

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• 2025 Campus Sustainability Champions Celebration

  • When
    24 Apr 2025
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Join PERC in celebrating our 2025 Campus Sustainability Champions on April 24th at 7 pm EST! We are excited to highlight the efforts of our member institutions' students, faculty, and staff that are dedicated to the pursuit of sustainability on Pennsylvania's campuses. The event will feature an introduction of each winner and their work, a keynote speaker, and the opportunity to network with champions from across the state! Please RSVP for the event before April 22nd using this form to receive the Zoom link prior to the event. Friends, family, and colleagues are welcome. Please help PERC celebrate these amazing champions! We look forward to seeing you there!

  
  

  
  

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• Sustainability Leaders Conference

  • When
    18 May 2025
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    10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, State College, PA 16801
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    68

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  Join PERC for the Spring Sustainability Leaders Conference!

  
  

  PERC, in cooperation with Penn State Sustainability, is hosting this one-day conference event at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in State College, PA. Today, we recognize Pennsylvania's role in working to meet our country's NDC, among other commitments, and the function HEIs serve in supporting that endeavor. With over 60 Commonwealth institutions' sustainability leaders invited, PERC looks forward to providing a day of sustainability programming via speaker presentations, a workshop session, and guest keynote speaker. 

  With speakers from a variety of disciplines, the day will offer the following content:

  • Sustainability Curriculum: Competencies and Best Practices, presentation
  • Sustainability and Equity: Their intersection from students' perspectives, presentation
  • Carbon budgeting and pricing for campus commitments, presentation
  • Exploring "Fostering a Culture of Sustainability", workshop

  In addition to the topics addressed above, the conference will feature designated time for leaders to network, share ideas, and make new connections that will strengthen institutional sustainability relations from across the state! 

  The Sustainability Leaders Conference will be from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 18th with registration opening at 10:30 AM.  Paid parking is available at the Beaver Ave Parking Garage (2-5 minute walk), Fraser Street Parking Garage (5-8 minute walk), McAllister Street Parking Deck (8-10 minute walk), or the HUB Parking Deck (15 minute walk). Lunch will be provided as well as tea and coffee service throughout the event. 

  Registration for this exciting and informative event is available through May 5th. Registration costs are waived for invited attendees and PERC Sponsors with the only charge going to cover food costs. Invited speakers are provided with free registration, which includes free food costs. To register, you must use the provided registration code provided to you in your emailed invitation. Registration is binding. Payment will be due following registration via PayPal.  Return to this page for the latest information on content and registration.
  

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