| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.45 |
| Liaison | Austin Sutherland |
| Submission Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Pennsylvania
ER-T2-4: Themed Housing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Does the institution have sustainability-themed housing (residential floor or hall, or theme house) where residents learn about sustainability together and to which residents must apply?:
A brief description of the themed housing, including name(s) and descriptions of theme(s):
The Biosphere is a residential program within the Kings Court English College House for students interested in environmental interaction and sustainability. The program is dedicated to raising participating students' environmental awareness by engaging them via academic, outdoor recreation, and preservation events. Examples of these events include the UC Green tree plantings, involvement in the MLK Day of Service, upkeep of the House's Courtyard Garden, nature outings to locations within the Philadelphia/New York/D.C. region, regular faculty talks, workshops, and other educational opportunities. The program's yearly focus is student-derived and characterized by volunteerism.
The website URL where information about the themed housing is available:
The total number of residents in themed housing. :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Additional information here: http://www.collegehouses.upenn.edu/residentialprograms/info.asp?id=6
Additional information here: http://www.collegehouses.upenn.edu/residentialprograms/info.asp?id=6
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