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For the past 11 years, Johanna Bossard has been a teacher and mentor at Hamilton Central School, empowering students to engage with nature and the environment through her agriculture education classes.

Open Farm Day is a beloved annual event in Madison County featuring local businesses and their farm-fresh products. This year, more than 20 local farms welcomed members of the community so they could learn about farm practices, peruse local goods, and enjoy the natural beauty of upstate New York. 

Each year, the Office of Sustainability honors individuals and groups on campus that have gone above and beyond to make an impact on Colgate’s campus sustainability efforts. Join us in congratulating our 2021 winners!

Professor Danny Barreto comments on the intersection between LGBTQ+ and environmental justice movements.

The Oak Awards strive to recognize individuals and groups on campus that have made an impact on Colgate’s campus sustainability. This year we had a great group of nominees that all model sustainability across campus and beyond. The winners are incredibly motivated individuals and constantly strive to support and encourage sustainability on campus. We look forward to recognizing them in an awards ceremony next academic year.

2018 marks Colgate’s tenth consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

2017 marks Colgate’s ninth consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

2016 marks Colgate’s eighth consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

2015 marks Colgate’s seventh consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

Compared to Colgate’s 2009 baseline inventory, the university decreased its emissions by 3,841 MTeCO2, or by 22 percent