The Ithacan

Sustainability falls low on administration’s to-do list

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • April 29, 2015

Amid many other concerns Ithaca College is facing — successfully instituting IC 20/20, part-time faculty unionization and the demand for better mental health services — initiatives to keep the college a leader in environmental sustainability no longer seem to be a priority, according to students and faculty involved in sustainability effo

Editorial: College should prioritize sustainability

April 29, 2015

Given the reality of climate change, environmental sustainability should be a top priority of both the college and students.

The Beef with Anthropomorphic Advertising

By Karly Placek • December 8, 2014

Maybe it’s just me but…. Does anyone else find the anthropomorphization of animals by commercial agribusiness disgusting? Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see quirky tuna fish in glasses...

SGA’s new bills push for college-wide ban of plastic products

By Natalie Shanklin, Staff Writer • October 22, 2014

The Ithaca College Student Government Association passed two bills to ban use of all single-use plastic bags and water bottles on campus.

Business School reflects on Zuckerman’s leadership

By Sara Kim, Staff Writer • April 30, 2014

As Mary Ellen Zuckerman, dean of the School of Business, prepares to leave at the end of the spring semester, the Ithaca College community reflects on the differences she made in developing student professionalism and enhancing the school’s commitment to sustainability.

Commentary: Ithaca College falls short in sustainability

By Faith Meckley • December 4, 2013

Earlier this semester, I came across Sierra Club’s 2013 Coolest Schools rankings, which judges colleges on their sustainability. As I clicked my way through the top-10 list, from No. 10 to No. 1, I was...

Sustainability Cafe speaker discusses community empowerment

By Mary Slack, Staff Writer • October 8, 2013

Michelle Kortenaar, director of education at the Sciencenter in Ithaca, spoke about the importance of community empowerment at the Sustainability Cafe

Guest Commentary: Students should fight for sustainable college investments

By Menli McCreight • February 13, 2013

Divestment from the fossil fuel industry is crucial for the future financial well-being of Ithaca College.

Panel explores sustainability practices

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer • December 6, 2012

Students, faculty and members of the Ithaca community came together for "The Big Talk," to discuss ways to integrate sustainability practices into the classroom.

Video: New permaculture garden at Ithaca College designed sustainably

By Kari Beal • September 5, 2012

Students at Ithaca College designed the new garden next to Williams Hall. Hear why this garden is more sustainable than others.

College’s sustainability coordinator adds city gig

By TinaMarie Craven, Staff Writer • February 15, 2012

Mark Darling’s work responsibilities are no longer limited to Ithaca College. City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick tapped Darling, the college’s sustainability coordinator, as one of two new commissioners on the city’s Board of Public Works earlier this month.

Sustainability efforts split across college

By Kacey Deamer, Staff Writer • November 17, 2011

Ithaca College promotes itself as sustainably conscious and is continuously listed as a top sustainable college. But colleges like Dartmouth and Oberlin surpass the college on campus sustainability lists. One factor may be that their efforts are concentrated in a centralized Office of Sustainability.