Faculty, students, leaders and staff making a difference at Penn State
Tracey DeBlase Huston, Vice President, Penn State Outreach
Leading the way Q & A: What is one action you take daily that contributes to a sustainable lifestyle? I really love the Sustainable Development Goals articulated by the UN. Using those concepts as a set of guiding principles for my life and our work is a good place to [...]
Lee Kump, John Leone Dean, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Leading the way Q & A: What is one action you've taken recently that contributes to a sustainable lifestyle? My wife and I are attracted by the convenience of prepared foods, and recently received a gift from our son of two weeks worth of meals shipped to us by mail [...]
Nick Jones, Executive Vice President and Provost of The Pennsylvania State University
Leading the Way Q & A: What is one action you take daily that contributes to a sustainable lifestyle? Professionally, we are always looking for ways to make our office a sustainable beacon for the University. Just recently we eliminated personal laser printers, and will be looking to move away [...]
Dave Slebodnik, Student Farm Educator, Penn State Beaver
During Spring 2019, the Sustainability Institute spoke with students and staff about projects and goals that advance sustainability at their campus and throughout the state. Their insight and ideas are below. Dave Slebodnik is helping to grow far more than food as a student farm educator at Penn State Beaver. [...]
Marissa Bufalini, Administration of Justice Major, Class of 2020
On April 17, Marissa Bufalini, an upcoming senior at Penn State Beaver, was awarded one of four 2019 Student Sustainability Awards by the Penn State Council of Sustainable Leaders for her sincere commitment to transforming Penn State into a leader in, and living laboratory for, sustainability. Marissa has been involved in Penn [...]
