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Keeping It Green Newsletter

Keeping it Green is SUNY Cortland’s voice for all things sustainable, offering short news briefs about our campus and community. The Sustainability Office issues Keeping it Green periodically throughout the year.  We are always interested in your stories and other ideas for spotlighting sustainability related news at SUNY Cortland, New York, and the world. Please share your ideas for stories and events with the Sustainability Office at sustainability@cortland.edu.

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News

University joins spotted lanternfly tracking effort

University joins spotted lanternfly tracking effort

A trap near the Professional Studies Building is part of the largest invasive insect monitoring program in the Finger Lakes.


Students can earn green by going green

Students can earn green by going green

The university is hiring 10 Green Reps to educate classmates in sustainable living.  


Residence hall donations get a second life

Residence hall donations get a second life

SUNY Cortland partnered with Cortland ReUse to collect departing students’ unwanted items. 


New garden celebrates Indigenous crops and culture

New garden celebrates Indigenous crops and culture

The Three Sisters farming method is introduced to SUNY Cortland’s Model Garden.


SUNY Chancellor spends Earth Day at SUNY Cortland

SUNY Chancellor spends Earth Day at SUNY Cortland

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King praised Cortland for being a leader in making campuses more sustainable.