Where Is My Tray?
August 26, 2008
Trays are being eliminated in McConnell Dining Hall to reduce waste and water consumption.

Residence Halls Named “Dorms of Distinction” Runner-Up by University Business Magazine
August 8, 2008
Pitzer College’s new residence halls have been named a “Dorms of Distinction” Runner-Up for small private institutions by University Business Magazine.

Alan Jones Interviewed on Sustainability Initiatives by Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
July 27, 2008
Dean of Faculty Alan Jones was interviewed about Pitzer’s sustainability initiatives for a Q&A article titled “Pitzer College in Forefront of the Green Wave,” which appeared in the July 27, 2008, issue of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.

Residence Halls Receive Excellence in Design Award
June 16, 2008
Pitzer College's three new residence halls received a 2007 City of Claremont Excellence in Design Award in the category of New Construction and Sustainability. Claremont's Architectural Commission established the Excellence in Design Awards program in 1980 “to recognize and encourage high quality design projects.”

Residence Halls Achieve Gold LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
May 27, 2008
Pitzer College has been awarded Gold LEED certification by The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its three new residence halls. Pitzer is the first Claremont College to receive Gold LEED certification for its residence halls and is among the few colleges and universities in the nation to achieve this major milestone.

Green Housekeeping
January 22, 2008
Policies and procedures have been designed by Pitzer College to reduce the impact harsh chemicals and solvents have on indoor environmental quality. Custodial Services has implemented a green housekeeping program that focuses on removing building pollutants by using safer cleaning products.

Duplex Printing
January 7, 2008
Information Technology is committed to support Pitzer’s sustainability efforts and is working on reducing consumption, of paper, printer toner and electricity used on campus.

Sustainability Response Report
December, 2007
College offices respond to Sustainability Assessment of Pitzer College report that was prepared by students enrolled in ENVS 94, Spring 2007.

Flexcars Come to The Claremont Colleges
October 5, 2007
The Claremont Colleges are proud to introduce Flexcar: low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles you can rent by the hour or day.

Living with Ed: Green Man on Campus
September 24, 2007
Ed Begley, Jr. and his wife Rachelle visit the new residence halls ("the greenest dorms in America") and with President Trombley on the HGTV show "Living with Ed."

KNBC News Los Angeles Features New Residence Halls and Inteview with Professor Paul Faulstich
September 10, 2007
KNBC News Los Angeles, weekend headline Extra edition, aired an expanded news feature of the green residence halls that included a studio interview with Professor of Environmental Studies Paul Faulstich.

New Residence Halls Featured in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
September 6, 2007
The new residence halls were featured in an article titled "Pitzer College Dorms Built Earth-Friendly" in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.

New Green Residence Halls on NPR's Morning Edition
August 31, 2007
NPR national desk reporter Mandalit del Barco interviewed President Laura Skandera Trombley and several Pitzer students for the education segment titled "Colleges Create Eco-Friendly Dorms."

Green Residence Halls Featured in Los Angeles Times
August 23, 2007
Pitzer's new residence halls were highlighted in an article titled "Green Goes to School: Students Spread the Word, and Eco-friendly Dorms Arrive on Campus."

Professor Paul Faulstich Talks Green in Los Angeles Times
July 5, 2007
Professor of Environmental Studies Paul Faulstich was quoted in an article about lawns in Southern California and how the debate over them is heating up with the lack of rainfall this year.

Pitzer College pledge to go 'climate neutral' in Los Angeles Times
June 13, 2007
More than 280 institutions nationwide, including Pitzer College, vow to conserve energy and cut greenhouse emissions.

Pitzer's Sustainability in Chronicle of Higher Education
October 18, 2006
Pitzer's low-water landscape, organic garden, and Green Bike Program were highlighted in the feature article entitled "The Sustainable University: In Search of the Sustainable Campus."