Happy February, Green Blue Jays! Dive into this month's edition for the latest resources to connect you with people, places, and initiatives to get your sustainability ideas off the ground including the launch of a new Campus as Living Lab program, a Carbon-Conscious Hackathon, and more.
With things still getting back into the swing of the spring semester, read this issue for information on exciting events happening at and beyond Hopkins, including forest and urban stewardship classes, the Baltimore Free Farm’s Annual Seed Swap, and discussions on climate justice. And don't forget to check out the Green Guide to form new connections with sustainability at JHU through public art!
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| Conduct Sustainability Research and Teaching Through New Campus as a Living Lab Program |
Campus as a Living Lab facilitates collaborations for campus sustainability innovations explored through research and teaching. Grants up to $50k are now available to support research and courses projects using our physical campuses as learning tools to advance JHU’s Climate Action & Sustainability Plan. Register for an informational webinar on March 5th to learn more about the program and grant application process.
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Johns Hopkins University Receives Gold in Transparent Greenhouse Gas Reporting |
Last year, JHU was one of only 19 universities registered as members of The Climate Registry, an organization dedicated to connecting and empowering companies, governments, and institutions in North America to reduce their GHG emissions and mitigate their impact on climate change. Now, JHU has received a Climate Registered Gold Certification, a designation for those organizations whose emissions reporting have been validated by a third-party and are reported publicly. Learn more from Agathe Pierot, Sustainability Manager for Operations & Data in the JHU Office of Sustainability, about what this means.
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| Join the Greenhacks Carbon Conscious Challenge: Deadline Feb 7 |
Take on the Carbon Conscious challenge for an opportunity to learn about climate tech and entrepreneurship, work with mentors and judges in the industry, and win from a cash prize pool of $2500. From February 9-10, competitors work in teams to create sustainable solutions in one of three tracks: “Climate Cleanse,” centering on carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions; “Fields of Tomorrow,” tackling global food systems and agricultural practices; and “Fueling the Future,” focusing on electrification and energy efficiency. Keep an eye on the competition to hear about the cutting-edge solutions emerging right here at Hopkins!
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Sustainability Leadership Council: 2023 In Review |
The SLC brings together a diverse cross-section of faculty, staff, and students from across the university to strategize and spearhead progress towards JHU’s sustainability goals. With gratitude, we recognize the efforts and initiatives of these committed changemakers over the past year in developing new programs, resources, and partnerships.
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Environmental Humanities Research Initiative Call for Abstracts: Submit by Feb 15 |
The Environmental Humanities Research Initiative (EHRI) is hosting a Graduate Panel in April 2024. All graduate students working on topics in Environmental Humanities are warmly invited to submit abstracts. Speakers will be chosen by the Graduate Working Group on Environmental Humanities. Please send abstracts of 250-500 words to ehrigradpanel@gmail.com by February 15.
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| February Farm Crew
With Repair the World Baltimore and the Black Yield Institute
FEB 4 | 10:00 AM | 2801 Sisson St
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How can I explore the connection between art and sustainability at Hopkins? |
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Many works of art, including those at JHU, are inspired by the natural world. From modern to historical works, to sculptures and paintings, the Johns Hopkins campuses are host to a variety of displays that capture the spirit of sustainability. To shed light on their backgrounds, JHU has joined Bloomberg Connects, an app that provides free access to global art exhibits and collections, and now features over 200 works from across JHU and JHM.
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At the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington D.C., Artist Elias Sime assembled a composition that spans over 2,000 square feet across the theater’s external walls. The work is made of reclaimed woven wires and electronic components — a sustainable medium of repurposed materials.
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METAXU, BY SHAHZIA SIKANDER
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On the seventh floor “Garden Loft” of the Bloomberg Center, Sikander’s glass mosaic depicts a stunning natural scene that explores the meaning of the Greek word metaxu, meaning “in between” or “middle ground.”
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BUFANO SCULPTURE GARDEN, BY BENIAMININO BUFANO
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One well-known series of sculptures is found in the Bufano Sculpture Garden, showcasing camels, cats, and snails nestled in the greenspace between the Boscom Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories and the Recreation Center on the Homewood Campus.
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