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John Pumilio, shared thisDear Colleagues, I’m writing to share an exciting professional opportunity at Colgate University. We are beginning a search for a new Assistant Director of Sustainability and Program Coordinator for Environmental Studies, a unique joint position that sits at the intersection of campus sustainability, student leadership development, and interdisciplinary environmental education. This position plays a central role in advancing Colgate’s nationally recognized sustainability program while also supporting the Environmental Studies Program through student engagement, experiential learning, communications, events, and community building. The successful candidate will help oversee high-impact initiatives such as our Sustainability Internship Program, Sustainability Representatives (S-Reps), Free Store, Green Bikes Program, 13 Days of Green, greenhouse gas inventory work, and other sustainability and climate initiatives connected to Colgate’s institutional priorities and Third-Century Plan. We are seeking someone who is collaborative, organized, creative, student-centered, and passionate about sustainability and higher education. Because this role is highly cross-cutting and relationship-driven, we are especially interested in candidates who are excited by the opportunity to work across disciplines and campus departments while helping students find community, purpose, and leadership opportunities through sustainability. Please feel free to share this opportunity broadly with colleagues, graduate students, alumni, and others who may be interested. Position posting and application information: https://lnkd.in/gJ9D5X2z Thank you for helping us spread the word, and please let me know if you have any questions! Best regards, John Pumilio Associate Provost for Sustainability Colgate University
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John Pumilio, shared thisThrilled to share that I just spoke at Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit 2026! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! - via #Whova event app
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John Pumilio, shared thisJohn Pumilio, shared thisHappening Now: The Acceleration Fund: Accelerating Climate Action Planning From Campus to Community. Session highlight! When working with communities you have to give time to allow people to understand your project and create room for communication and make the connections that need to be made. #communityimpact #Campusimpact #Climateactionpursuit John Pumilio, Rachel D. Valletta, Ph.D., Susan Kidd
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John Pumilio, shared thisA recent publication in the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences with Profs Andy Pattison and Christopher Henke... a case-study of how colleges and universities can work collaboratively with local municipalities to advance climate action planning in rural communities.
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John Pumilio, liked thisJohn Pumilio, liked thisModo Energy is hosting two *not to be missed* events at our new FiDi HQ over Climate Week. You can expect leading analysis on the US Power Market + plentiful networking and drinks. - Fireside Chat and AMA with Andy Bowman of Jupiter Power, Tuesday September 22nd: https://luma.com/modo-34z5 - US Battery Market Outlook Workshop, Thursday September 24: https://luma.com/modo-wpk6 See you there!Fireside Chat & AMA with Andy Bowman, Jupiter Power · LumaFireside Chat & AMA with Andy Bowman, Jupiter Power · Luma
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John Pumilio, liked thisJohn Pumilio, liked thisIt’s been an amazing few months. I am extemely thankful to have had the opportunity to support our veterans at the Syracuse VAMC. While brief, during my time there, I had the chance to work with an exceptional group of facility professionals and leaders. I have transitioned to SUNY Upstate and can’t thank the SUNY team enough for such a supportive welcome. Looking forward to being part of the team that creates the most respected academic, research and medical spaces.
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John Pumilio, reacted on thisJohn Pumilio, reacted on thisWhen I went to my post office box to pick up this week's mail, I found three manila envelopes full of hand-written notes from students at a school I visited at the beginning of May. This thrills me for many reasons, including the following: 1) I love seeing the next generation learn the skill of letter writing -- and experiencing the joy of getting responses to the letters they have written. 2) I am so happy to know that my author visits help to share the wonders of the world with students and encourage them to be curious about the fascinating planet we all share.
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John Pumilio, reacted on thisJohn Pumilio, reacted on thisPresented my research on the Opening the Arctic: The Political Economy of a Warming North - Who Benefits and Who Bears the Costs at UArctic Congress 2026 and Ocean Connectivity Conference, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
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John Pumilio, reacted on thisJohn Pumilio, reacted on thisI'm honored to share that I have formally stepped into the role of Director of the Office of Sustainability at the University of Vermont! It was my exposure to this field from Eco-Reps and a service learning course on campus sustainability that set me on this career trajectory. I was inspired by the passionate people I got to meet and work alongside who were trying to solve problems and make a difference every day. Those invaluable experiences are one reason I look forward to growing our Sustainable Solutions Lab. I am grateful to the many influential folks from that time and the stepping stones along the way who have helped me get here, and I am lucky that many remain mentors and colleagues today. I'm thrilled to be able to do this work at an institution I care so much for and am excited to help build UVM's green, gold and bold future! https://lnkd.in/e3f3gKyECaylin McCamp Appointed Office of Sustainability Director | Office of Sustainability | The University of VermontCaylin McCamp Appointed Office of Sustainability Director | Office of Sustainability | The University of Vermont
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John Pumilio, liked thisJohn Pumilio, liked thisPeter Kellner ’65, P’87, GP’16,’19 was honored last weekend with an honorary degree during Commencement. Retired managing director of Morgan Stanley and an advocate for Colgate University’s Third-Century Plan, Kellner’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to leadership, conservation, and philanthropy. Peter’s Glen is just the latest example of Kellner’s extraordinary generosity, which has included the funding of the Peter L. Kellner Third Century Chair in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and the Peter L. and Maria T. Kellner Endowed Chair in Arts, Creativity, and Innovation. He has also supported financial aid by funding the Peter L. Kellner ’65 Family Endowed Scholarship Fund, among other campus projects.
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John Pumilio, reacted on thisJohn Pumilio, reacted on thisI’m excited to share that I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colgate University with a degree in Environmental Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies. Looking back on this journey, I am grateful for the people, experiences, challenges, and opportunities that shaped me both personally and professionally. This year, I completed my Peace and Conflict Studies thesis, “Managing the Indus River Basin: Evaluating Historical Approaches and Emerging Challenges,” and my Environmental Studies Community-Based Research seminar paper, “Town and Village of Hamilton Climate Change Education & Engagement Plan.” I also had the opportunity to serve as the Student Government President, Hindu Students Association Vice President, Senior Class Gift Committee Social Media Co-Lead, and a Presidential Ambassador. These experiences, as well as ones like the Sophomore Residential Seminar, NY6 and ICCE conferences, and more, helped broaden my perspective and allowed me to meet incredible people along the way. I am honored to have received one of the two 1819 Awards this year, given to the senior class member “whose character, scholarship, and service to others best exemplify the spirit that is Colgate” and is the “most selective and prestigious award Colgate University bestows upon a graduating senior.” I want to extend my congratulations to Robert Patch who was also awarded this honor. I also had the privilege of receiving an Adam Clayton Powell Jr. ‘30 Award which “recognizes seniors who have made outstanding contributions to Colgate, and in the process, have enriched the life of the student community of color,” and the Dean of the College Award. This would have not been possible without the support of my advisors, professors, mentors, friends, and family, who supported and encouraged me these past four years. I’m deeply thankful to all of them. As I begin the next chapter, I am thrilled to embark on the Watson Fellowship to explore river conservation and development across the world, and to have this opportunity to continue learning!
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John Pumilio, reacted on thisIt was great to give the keynote address at Elmira College 's Climate Teach-In earlier this month! The talk focused on the ways that large organizations can continue to take action to protect our environment through: 💲 Leveraging their purchasing power ♻️ Empowering constituents to act 🤝 Influencing peers to follow their lead Thanks for the opportunity and the great conversations that followed. 📸: Colin Duryea
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Colgate University's 2015 Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Colgate University
Methods and results of Colgate University's annual greenhouse gas emissions.
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2013 Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Colgate University
This report provides the methods and results of Colgate University’s 2013 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. The Inventory was completed in compliance with one of the key requirements of the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)–with support from President Jeffrey Herbst. The data gathered follows the protocol specified in the ACUPCC Implementation Guide and the calculations were made using emissions factors from the Clean Air-Cool Planet Campus Carbon…
This report provides the methods and results of Colgate University’s 2013 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. The Inventory was completed in compliance with one of the key requirements of the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)–with support from President Jeffrey Herbst. The data gathered follows the protocol specified in the ACUPCC Implementation Guide and the calculations were made using emissions factors from the Clean Air-Cool Planet Campus Carbon Calculator v6.9, also recommended in the ACUPCC guidelines. This is our fifth consecutive year completing Colgate’s greenhouse gas inventory. Colgate’s inventory of emissions includes all Scope 1 emissions (on-campus stationary combustion of fossil fuels for space heating and domestic hot water, vehicle fleet emissions, fugitive refrigerant chemicals, and emissions associated with grounds maintenance) and Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity). Scope 3 emissions include faculty and staff commuting, bus commuting (Colgate Cruiser), air travel (paid by or through the university), landfill waste, and paper use.
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Teaching LEED: Green Buildings as Teaching Tools
New York State Green Building Conference
Colgate University's Trudy Fitness Center opened in 2011 and was LEED silver certified in 2012. However, the building's potential as a teaching tool was largely ignored in its first year of occupancy. To collect relevant data, we conducted an online survey of Colgate students, faculty, and staff, along with interviewing key stakeholders. We found that there is a lack of awareness regarding its LEED status, and that marketing efforts such as kiosks or signage could prove effective.
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2011 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
Colgate University
See publicationThe 2011 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan provides a road map for evaluating Colgate University's carbon footprint and implementing climate mitigation strategies and educational programming.
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Solarize Madison
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Solarize Madison is a community-focused renewable energy program promoting sustainable energy production to stabilize current and future energy costs.
Solarize Madison is a community-focused renewable energy program promoting sustainable energy production to stabilize current and future energy costs. The intent of the program was to help consumers save money, generate clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, create local jobs, and promote equity by creating local economic opportunities…Solarize Madison is a community-focused renewable energy program promoting sustainable energy production to stabilize current and future energy costs.
Solarize Madison is a community-focused renewable energy program promoting sustainable energy production to stabilize current and future energy costs. The intent of the program was to help consumers save money, generate clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, create local jobs, and promote equity by creating local economic opportunities and career pathways in the region.
Solarize Madison resulted in 170 enrollees during the first two weeks at a series of six informational meetings held throughout the County and an additional 35 enrollees by the close of the four month enrollment period. The goal was to obtain thirty (30) installation contracts from participants and expected to reach 100 kilowatts of combined solar through the effort. Due to its unique and successful merging of community engagement and education, smart marketing, green job training, and economies of scale, the program contracted to install twenty eight (28) solar PV systems (177kW) generating nearly 77% more kilowatts of installed solar than originally targeted.
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I was honored to be the closing speaker at last Friday's Dam Busters Conference. I began working on dam removal in Massachusetts in *2007*! If we had tried to put on a 175-person conference on dam removal back then, I'm not sure who would have come. I can think of maybe 20 people...most of them from my organization and our colleagues at NGOs and watershed groups. Dam removal has truly gained momentum, though, and Friday's conference brought together towns, watershed groups, agencies, consulting companies, scientists, and many others, all with interest in one or more of dam removal's many benefits: biodiversity, climate adaptation, public safety, risk reduction, and so much more.
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