In early February, Case ΒιΆΉΣ³» (CWRU)βs Office for Sustainability hosted the second annual Ohio Higher Ed Sustainability Summit on their campus in Cleveland, Ohio. Sixteen participants represented nine schools from throughout Ohio: , , , , , , and .
The universities and colleges colleagues shared stories and best practices ΒιΆΉΣ³» their own sustainability initiatives and programs. Topics covered during focused conversations included sustainability curriculum and endowment fossil fuel divestment.
Participants toured the campus of Case ΒιΆΉΣ³» with a focus on sustainability features including the new makerspace, .
Three presentations were given from outside experts at the summit. Dr. Roger Saillant, Executive Director of CWRUβs Weatherhead Business Schoolβs gave presentation during dinner called βHumanity: Will it be Radishes or Sequoias?β Phil Valko, Assistant Vice Chancellor for spoke to the group via the web ΒιΆΉΣ³» harnessing students as well as WUSTLβs programs. Additionally, a representative from the talked with participants ΒιΆΉΣ³» Recycling and Zero Waste.
Local, fair trade and organic food was catered by , CWRUβs food provider with a focus on local food.
The event was planned primarily by CWRU with input from other colleges in the area: Oberlin College, Kent State University and Cuyahoga Community College. The first summit was held at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.