Sustainability Events

When: Monday, May 14 – Friday, May 18, 2018

Where: ACG Aghia Paraskevi Campus and Yalova Lagoon, Messinia

Organized by: Center of Excellence for Sustainability (CES) – Office of Public Affairs, Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO)

In Collaboration with: Environmental Studies Program, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Interested in Biodiversity and Biology, Soil and Water Quality, Ecosystem Management?

Join us for a 5-day, lab and field activities, workshop on Environmental Sustainability, both on the ACG Campus (May 14-15) and the Yalova Lagoon, Messinia (May 15-18).

Send us your CV and a few words about why you want to join the workshop at [email protected] , by May 7!

Participations are limited!

For the trip in Yalova transportation and accommodation are free of charge.

When: Friday, April 20, 9:00–14:00

Where: Varkiza beach

Organized by: Environmental Studies Society

Supported by Environmental Studies Program – Department of Science and Mathematics,

Center of Excellence for Sustainability (CES) – Office of Public Affairs

The Environmental Studies Society, in collaboration with Let’s Do it Greece, organizes a clean-up action at Varkiza beach within the framework of the Let’s Do it Greece Panhellenic Campaign 2018. Join us and be part of the 150,000 volunteers that help our environment!

The bus will leave at 9:00 from Deree Main Gate and will return at 14:00

 

When: Tuesday, March 20, 13:30-16:30

Where: Deree – Upper Level Library

Organized by: Environmental Studies Program – Department of Science and Mathematics, Center of Excellence for Sustainability (CES) – Office of Public Affairs

Supported by:

• Office of Career Services
• Environmental Studies Society

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Program

13:30-13:40: Arrival and Registration

13:40-13:50: Introduction (Anastasia Misseyanni, Head, Department of Science and Mathematics, Deree-ACG)

13:50-14:40: Session I: Graduate Studies (Facilitator: Michael Valahas, Director, Center of Excellence for Sustainability – Office of Public Affairs, ACG)

 

Panel Discussion Topics:

13:50: How to Search for Graduate Studies in the Environmental Studies Field (Paraskevi Papadopoulou, Science Area Coordinator, Deree-ACG)

14:00: Graduate Studies in Europe (Stella Apostolaki, Environmental Studies, Deree-ACG)

14:10: Graduate Studies in the US (Christina Marouli, Environmental Studies, Deree-ACG)

14:20: Applying for Graduate Studies (Alexandra Prindezi, Office of Career Services, Deree-ACG)

14:30: Applying for Graduate Studies: A Student’s Perspective (Jean-Philippe Grossetete, Senior Deree Environmental Studies Student)

14:35: Discussion

 

14:45-16:15: Session II: Job Opportunities (Facilitator: Christina Marouli, Environmental Studies, Deree-ACG);

14:50: Skills for Environmental Careers (Nicolas Karapanagiotis & Dimitris Georgas, Environmental Studies, Deree-ACG)

 

Panel Participants:

15:00: Theofanis Lolos (Partner – Managing Director, Enviroplan S.A.)

15:10: Savvas Peltekis (Managing Director, TUV Hellas)

15:20: Rania Spyropoulou (Strategic Developement Advisor in ATEPE Ltd, Archelon Board Member)

15:30: Athena Lambrinidou (Environmental Activist, Sustainability Consultant/Communicator)

15:40: Maria Vitoraki (Environmental Studies, Deree-ACG)

15:50: Marina Perantonaki (Office of Career Services, Deree-ACG): Job Search Platforms & Career Services available to ACG students and alumni

15:55: Discussion

16:15-16:30: Closing – Conclusions

When: February 26 – March 2

Where: Student Lounge

Organized by: Center of Excellence for Sustainability – Office of Public Affairs supported by Student Affairs Office and the Environmental Studies Society

Sustainable Workshops 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
14:00 – 16:00
Student Lounge

14:00 Making soap from cooking oil
14:30 Upcycle your t-shirts into bags

WEEKLONG ACTIVITIES
DONATE, BOOKS AND BOARD GAMES
By collecting and dropping off books and board games, you support the Meaningful Engagement Trip to Kalamata.
Books will be donated to the Navarino Environmental Observatory Library Board Games will be donated to the SOS Children’s Villages

Drop off Points:
Center of Excellence for Sustainability, 6th Level
Student Affairs Office
Student Lounge, only on February 28

INSTAGRAM CONTEST
Follow @sustainableacg on Instagram
Tag us in your creative Reuse/Repurpose project
Use the hashtag #sustainableacg and #REUSEit
The winner gets a Handmade Shopping Bag!

Because
ACG Cares

When: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 13:40 – 15:00 (Activity Hour)

Where: Deree Faculty Lounge

Organized by: Center of Excellence for Sustainability – Office of Public Affairs, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, School of Business

The Center of Excellence for Sustainability at the Office of Public Affairs invites you to a lecture about green entrepreneurship.

13:40 – 13:55 Opening remarks from Dr. Michael T. Valahas, Director of the Center of Excellence for Sustainability – Office of Public Affairs.

13:55 – 14:20 Presentation by Dr. Andreas Stefanidis, Accelerator Director of Aephoria.net, and Dr. Constantinos Machairas, Executive Director of Organization Earth.

14:20 – 14:30 Q&A Session

14:30 – 14:45 Presentation by the Green startup, Cyclefi, on “How to boost citizens’ engagement to increase recycling performance”.

14:40 – 15:00 Open Discussion Session

When: Friday, October 27, 13:00-16:00

Where: Deree Main Corridor

Organized by: Center of Excellence for Sustainability

Because ACG Cares!

Did you know that in Greece we only recycle 17% of our overall municipal waste when the average in the EU is 32%? (European Environment Agency, Nov.2016)

With the “International Campus Sustainability Month” in full swing and our new recycling bins placed in several spots around our campus, the ACG – Center of Excellence for Sustainability at the Office of Public Affairs is initiating a Waste Reduction and Recycling Campaign, in an effort to raise awareness and to guide you towards successful waste reduction and recycling daily practices!

Our awareness efforts will run throughout this academic year and will be followed by select initiatives across all campuses (Pierce, Deree, Alba). Start by testing your knowledge through a quick digital sustainability game on our website, find useful tips and guidelines and/or follow us on social media.

The Waste Reduction and Recycling campaign will be implemented in collaboration with the ACG Offices of Operations and Technical Services, Adjunct Preceptor of Environmental Studies, Maria Vitoraki, the Environmental Studies Program, the Environmental Studies Society, the Deree Student Government, and the Pierce Student Governments.

So, join us and help increase the overall percentage of recycled material! Together we can have a significant impact on and off campus!