Mid-Valley Voice

LBCC has just completed their new "Green Science Building" on their Albany campus.

We need more Green Cooperation. It would a benefit to all if we had a Green Cooperation Council and a Sustainability Center to give focus to their efforts. It would be great to have a Council made up of representatives from: Education, Business, Government, Civic Organizations, Community Service Groups, Citizen's Groups.

"The new state-of-the-art  science building brings green technology to LBCC."

"...with the award of a Silver Certification from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the 27,000 square-foot building is ready for the next generation of scientists and engineers."

The building is a model of sustainable energy practices.

LBCC has a Sustainability Committee and their purpose and scope is:

Purpose of the committee:

• Advise and educate the college community about sustainability
• Promote the integration of sustainability into college operations and academic programs
• Serve as a communications hub about sustainability

Scope of the committee, includes but is not limited to:

• Sustainable operations
• Sustainability in the curriculum
• Professional development/training around sustainability
• Clearing house for new programs for LBCC around green jobs/green technology