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Sustainability at WSCU through the years

Sustainability at Western State Colorado University through the years: a timeline of accomplishments

1990	1st Annual Headwaters Conference
1996	1st Annual Environmental Spring Symposium
1997	1st Annual Water Workshop
2001	Developed Environmental Studies Major
2002	1st Wind Energy Fee (became the SGA Sustainability Fund in 2007)
2005	Creation of WSCU Environmental Charter WSCU Community Garden
2007	Borick Business building - LEED Silver Certification WSCU signs ACUPCC & Creates the Climate Committee Ad Hoc Group 1st Xeriscape Garden, near Kelley Hall
2008	Kelley Renovation - LEED Gold Certification
2009	Sustainability hits the Strategic Plan of WSCU Sustainability Action Committee forms Solar Panels on Kelley Hall roof Recycling Efficiency with Scott Cohn
2010	College Center Building - LEED Gold Certification Earth Tub Composting Applied Institute of Sustainability
2011	Individual Building Monitors 2nd Xeriscape Garden, near Kelley Hall Energy Retrofits in Residence Halls World Cafe & the launch of WSCU Sustainability Blueprint Student Sustainability Coordinator position develops Optional Renewable Energy Fee
2012	Sodexo Signs Real Food Challenge Optional Renewable Energy Fee
Upcoming	Summer Environmental Leadership Camp for High School Students Greenhouse in the Pinnacles Apartment complex Greenhouse in Chipeta Hall Garden Sustainability Video

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