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Discuss “Campus considers taking Green Pledge”

Carnegie Mellon has, in recent times, visibly stepped up its environmental efforts by offering recycling education programs and building energy-efficient dormitories. On April 1, the University not only received the Governor?s Award for Environmental Excellence, but also organized a panel discussion to install a Graduation Pledge to encourage Carnegie Mellon graduates to implement environmentally conscious thinking in their daily lives.

The discussion, held in McConomy Auditorium, was led by Indira Nair, Vice Provost for Education; Ryan England, president of ?Earth;? Erik Michaels-Ober, Student Body President; and Barb Kviz, the environmental coordinator for the University. About 15 other people attended the discussion, offering their own input...

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