tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post1270867056845691028..comments2024-03-23T01:14:11.917-05:00Comments on International Higher Education Consulting Blog a project by David Comp: IHEC Blog will Participate in Blog Action Day 2009 Focusing on Climate ChangeDavid Comphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-48363677081355461942010-03-18T17:47:51.795-05:002010-03-18T17:47:51.795-05:00I just learned that NAFSA Region VI Ohio has a Gre...I just learned that NAFSA Region VI Ohio has a Green Coordinator position!!David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-42331626192922003112009-10-15T12:51:21.023-05:002009-10-15T12:51:21.023-05:00Thanks everyone for leaving a comment! Very much ...Thanks everyone for leaving a comment! Very much appreciated!! There are TWO Blog Action Day 2009 posts today on IHEC Blog which you can check out here:<br /><br />http://ihec-djc.blogspot.com/2009/10/human-face-of-climate-change.html <br /><br />http://ihec-djc.blogspot.com/2009/10/international-educational-exchange-and.html <br /><br />Please let me know if you see any errors with your information in my second post.David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-82576082311368960682009-10-12T23:10:16.608-05:002009-10-12T23:10:16.608-05:00I pulled the following from Twitter on Sept. 12th:...I pulled the following from Twitter on Sept. 12th:<br /><br />@EducationUSAhk http://bit.ly/gPw1T Environmental Justice Exchange Program for US and Chinese citizensDavid Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-38435000482483622852009-10-08T23:30:40.337-05:002009-10-08T23:30:40.337-05:00Just learned that GlobaLinks NewsWire will be part...Just learned that GlobaLinks NewsWire will be participating in Blog Action Day next week as well. Learn more here:<br />http://globalinksnewswire.com/?p=1227David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-74956460859561851872009-10-01T08:54:38.874-05:002009-10-01T08:54:38.874-05:00@Bryan ~ Thanks for taking the time to post about ...@Bryan ~ Thanks for taking the time to post about the new Brandeis Forum on Environmental Crisis and it fits with what I'm looking for.David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-9604632639659518712009-09-30T15:22:39.652-05:002009-09-30T15:22:39.652-05:00Hi David,
Great idea. We actually just launched a...Hi David,<br /><br />Great idea. We actually just launched a new "Brandeis Forum on Environmental Crisis" today with a blogging-type web site. <br />http://www.brandeis.edu/environment/index.html<br /><br />It is not specifically study abroad, but attempts to include student overseas experiences and global perspectives.<br /><br />BryanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019324106782961977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-41036835245596690552009-09-30T08:40:27.657-05:002009-09-30T08:40:27.657-05:00@John ~ Thanks for letting me know about FIE's...@John ~ Thanks for letting me know about FIE's Mission for Environmental Responsibility and about the standing committee! Excellent!David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-55395228221530477812009-09-30T03:29:37.000-05:002009-09-30T03:29:37.000-05:00The Foundation for International Education (FIE) h...The Foundation for International Education (FIE) has a Mission for Environmental Responsibly http://www.fie.org.uk/fie/home/mission that informs its decisions and strategy both inside and outside the classroom. FIE has a standing committee that meets regularly to ensure that environmental sustainability is embedded in all aspects of operational delivery and in all departments within the company.John M. Pearsonhttp://www.fie.org.uk/fie/team/johnpearson/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-14699232779042062192009-09-29T16:23:37.117-05:002009-09-29T16:23:37.117-05:00@Missy, @Stacey, @Jessica ~ Thanks for taking a mo...@Missy, @Stacey, @Jessica ~ Thanks for taking a moment to leave a comment on what's happening at Western CT State University, Middlebury & Clemson. Very much appreciated!David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-14124883168934692652009-09-29T15:10:57.053-05:002009-09-29T15:10:57.053-05:00Clemson University offers a summer program in Trie...Clemson University offers a summer program in Trier, Germany, teaching "Sustainable Energy & the Environment". <br /> http://www.clemson.edu/ces/students/global/studyabroad/summer/germany.html <br /><br />For more info, contact Jessica Pelfrey (pelfrey@clemson.edu) - Program Coordinator, College of Engineering & ScienceJessica Pelfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139349197281446741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-81568430910098980592009-09-29T14:32:48.731-05:002009-09-29T14:32:48.731-05:00Middlebury's Sustainable Study Abroad initiati...Middlebury's Sustainable Study Abroad initiatives:<br />-Sustainable Study Abroad Grant program (www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/sap/sustainable/grants.htm)<br />-carbon offset program (www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/sap/sustainable/Carbon_Offsets.htm)<br />-Green Passport (www.greenpassport.us/)<br />-350.org (www.350.org/studyabroad)<br />-going green guide for directors abroad (www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/sap/sustainable/Going_Green_Guide.htm)<br />-resources for students on sustainable travel<br /><br />More info on all of these programs/initiatives can be found here:<br />http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/sap/sustainable/<br />or by contacting Stacey Thebodo: sthebodo@middlebury.eduStacey Thebodo, Middlebury International Programshttp://www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/sap/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-16069134483986998102009-09-29T14:31:06.001-05:002009-09-29T14:31:06.001-05:00The CT State University system will be hosting an ...The CT State University system will be hosting an int'l conference "International Perspectives: What Do We Mean by Green" It is open to all 4 CT state university students/faculty and staff. Here is the link for those of you who may be interested in contacting any of the scheduled speakers directly for more information about their programs - including the green passport program.<br />http://web.ccsu.edu/csuiec/<br />Missy Gluckmann, Western CT State University (and Melibee Global Educational Consulting)Missy Gluckmannhttp://www.wcsu.edu/internationalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-14711327685290087072009-09-29T13:13:00.231-05:002009-09-29T13:13:00.231-05:00@Mark ~ Many thanks for the link to Tulane's c...@Mark ~ Many thanks for the link to Tulane's carbon offset program.David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-8404649015434681902009-09-29T12:58:15.996-05:002009-09-29T12:58:15.996-05:00http://global.tulane.edu/studyabroad/green.htmlhttp://global.tulane.edu/studyabroad/green.htmlMark Beirnhttp://global.tulane.edunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-24367155221239465782009-09-29T12:47:11.455-05:002009-09-29T12:47:11.455-05:00Things that I'm thinking of adding at the mome...Things that I'm thinking of adding at the moment include:<br /><br />- Forum on Education Abroad Sustainability Standards (http://forumea.org/standards-index.cfm)<br />- Efforts by GlobaLinks Abroad mentioned above (http://globalinksnewswire.com/?cat=22)<br />- Efforts by IES (http://www.carbonfund.org/site/landing_pages/IES_abroad_<br />- The Green Passport Program (http://greenpassport.ning.com/)David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.com