Carnegie Community Engagement Classification – 2020
Criteria: The University was awarded the Carnegie Foundation’s “Classification for Community Engagement” as a reflection of the institution’s commitment to community engagement and to improving community partnerships and initiatives in education, research, clinical care and health improvement. This achievement involves an extensive self-study and reflection on the community engagement practices of the University. Such an acknowledgement corresponds with President Sarah Mangelsdorf’s emphasis on sustaining partnerships with local citizens and organizations to improve the well-being of the Rochester community. Read more…
Sponsored by: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Bicycle Friendly University Silver Award – 2019
Criteria: The University first achieved Bronze recognition in 2015 and has made improvements in the last few years to achieve the Silver status. A new bicycle map makes it easier for cyclists to navigate paths and access resources such as repair stations. Transportation and Parking Management also partnered with Well-U to offer bicycling safety and maintenance classes offered during the peak bicycling months April through November. Read more…
Sponsored by: League of American Bicyclist
STARS Silver Award – 2019
Criteria: Since recognized as a STARS Silver Institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in 2016, the University of Rochester and its community has continued to enhance its projects and expand its influence. Some of the newer additions to the university’s 2019 STARS report include the Summer Sustainability Community-Engaged Research program, the Green Reps Program, and Dining
Services’ Enviro Pure Systems biodigester installation. Read more…
Sponsored by: The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
Green Star Award – 2019
Criteria: The Professional Grounds Management Society acknowledged the Cherry Garden and Arboretum.Averaging nearly 100 inches of snow a year, the Cherry Garden, home to 30 Kwanzan Cherry trees, is a welcome sight to students in Springtime. The University’s arboretum, located on the Genesee River, was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and is home to American Beech, Black Gum, Japanese Pagoda Trees, Northern Red Oak, Scarlet Oak, and Dawn Redwood. Read more…
Sponsored by: Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS)
Green Star Award – 2019
Criteria:The Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff and visitors. It evaluates the applicant’s efforts to promote bicycling in five areas: engineering, encouragement, education, enforcement and evaluation/ planning.The Department of Transportation and Parking Management is proud to be recognized for their commitment in promoting sustainable travel options for our university community. Read More…
Sponsored by: League of American Bicyclists
Gold Award in Sustainable Procurement Practices – 2018
Criteria: Recipients are judged on the globally accepted Triple Bottom Line philosophy of “people, planet, profit.” NACUFS strives to support and promote excellence in collegiate dining while upholding its core values of integrity, inclusiveness, continuous improvement, critical thinking, and responsiveness. The University of Rochester’s Dining Services was honored for their commitment to serving local food in campus dining halls. Through their partnership with Headwater Food Hub, the amount of local food offered indining operations increased from less than 50% to 62%. Read More…
Sponsored by: National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS)
Environmental Protection Agency’s WasteWise Region 2 Award – 2018
Criteria: Partners of the WasteWise program, must show how they reduce waste, practice environmental stewardship, and incorporate sustainable materials management into their waste-handling processes. The University furthers its efforts through programs like Shred Fest, E-Cycle Day, and the Game-Day Recycling Challenge. Read More…
Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)