1 10 36 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9645dd3ba6ea60bcc250c7db8ae3c5f4.pdf debb08a2cd63fa554cfa761f0fb38c19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Delia, Jesse Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 05/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Deece Plate Waste: An Analysis of Current Composting Practices at Vassar Subject The topic of the resource Compost in the Gordon Commons Description An account of the resource This paper aims to gather a comprehensive understanding of the history of composting at Vassar as well as gauge the effectiveness of the current composting system through interviewing officials and collecting data on student behaviors surrounding composting in the dining hall. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Walsh, Kaelin; Onishi, Julia; Blizzard, Claire; Brown, Makenna Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Environmental Studies Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research paper, pdf Language A language of the resource en compost food waste gordon commons vassar waste management https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d3ef621ef083bd1644fd297040c0a856.docx 767fe8ed3a95f787b304d8bf7386e494 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Other A project that doesn't fall into an existing category. Other Information A place to put information that is relevant to the project but does not have a designated entry. Report from the Data Analysis Team in the Office of Sustainability. Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Biomass Estimations and Analysis of the Vassar College Arboretum Subject The topic of the resource Carbon Storage Description An account of the resource The primary objective of this analysis is to quantify and evaluate the tree inventory within the Vassar College arboretum. By analyzing the provided arboretum dataset, this project establishes a baseline understanding of the campus tree population, specifically focusing on taxonomic distribution, historical tree removals, the estimation of above ground biomass, and total carbon storage. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sari, Diego Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en arboretum carbon storage species tree trees vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/e2cc0dff369814b6e482bfb84cdc8ba1.png 4ea230a29b9a49cfa249a56935129b6c https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/3a65bd945583d185d2c5324df78663b6.pptx 49e8e7c6ccfa3a0b95f9336e500bcf4a https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/c68704cbdedb290afc27c0bb2b1f42f8.docx 21da3efa54c2b367434aeb06c37d2df6 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a236a075459bb7df255d3ff6f4088560.xlsx d2e4d1502b627e5ab5e0bd97fcd1d647 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2/3/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leaf Litter Management Subject The topic of the resource Grounds Management Description An account of the resource This class project compares the impact of the presence of leaf litter on the invertebrate diversity in various locations on Vassar's campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Malone, Gavin; Chow, Sierra; Marchioli, Sophia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource slide presentation Language A language of the resource en biodiversity grounds grounds management invertebrate invertebrates lawn lawns leaf litter management mowing species vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a28684ea5669b5dd10c4aa53a576ed6d.png 11d22b0d2c81bb472aa17b95fda22630 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/af1f43de5515b9ce2358063de0f6f28c.pptx fc460ccb484caf37d164df1ce8d13a21 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2/3/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus Arboretum Subject The topic of the resource Tree Diversity Description An account of the resource This class project looks at the species diversity, age, and spread of the trees in Vassar's arboretum. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zhang, Susan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource slide presentation Language A language of the resource en age arboretum biodiversity nature species tree trees vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/c2fb785f9b453c89bb0213c5278b60d0.png c3e3e9ea5d49f4df9450b95565aaafef https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d089e8020981f62bad04222626b65ea2.pptx 59b0ff75858d5532b8e2e3328ac7168c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2/3/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Retreat Waste Audit Subject The topic of the resource waste management Description An account of the resource This project looked at how waste is managed in the Retreat dining area and looking into the possibility for installing a compost system to reduce landfill/incinerator waste. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sah, Risham; Picioane, Matthew; Doherty, Lila Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource slide presentation Language A language of the resource en audit compost recycling retreat trash vassar waste waste management https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/55feb8e2291c3855e7d6b3aedf9fa817.pdf 58d02d16082ed8e9450704c1f3aabae7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Guides and Informational Sheets Description An account of the resource This collection houses and guides and informational sheets relating to environmental studies and the office of sustainability. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Other A project that doesn't fall into an existing category. Other Information A place to put information that is relevant to the project but does not have a designated entry. last updated 12/2025 Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vassar College First Year Guide to Sustainability Subject The topic of the resource sustainability Description An account of the resource This is an essential read for any incoming first year Vassar student. It has information about different things the Office of Sustainability has done and many resources to students to take advantage of. It also includes information about how to live sustainably on campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hoffman, Kyra Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2024 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource guide Language A language of the resource en campus decarbonization first year landscape resources sustainability transportation vassar waste Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Hite, Katherine Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Elrick, John Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Studies Department Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 12/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Expanding Sustainability: Creating Relationships for Meaningful Food Recovery in Poughkeepsie, NY. Subject The topic of the resource food recovery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maya-Johnson, Clio Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived ENST Department Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2025 Language A language of the resource en Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper food recovery poughkeepsie sustainability urban vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/6c8e95a5b677b59a49d5fb656ca3ecf9.pdf 71f9eec730a5dd49b58c30f33c078702 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Guides and Informational Sheets Description An account of the resource This collection houses and guides and informational sheets relating to environmental studies and the office of sustainability. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Other A project that doesn't fall into an existing category. Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Senior Housing Compost Guide Subject The topic of the resource composting Description An account of the resource This guide is all of the information you need to use the senior housing compost system successfully. There is information of how to compost, where, as well as how to get more materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hoffman, Kyra Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2024 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource guide Language A language of the resource en college compost composting organics residences SoCo TA TH vassar waste https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a2b219d5fcea569ace26b2752330fb93.pdf d0b65b8f97c04152de21c3342af54b16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Guides and Informational Sheets Description An account of the resource This collection houses and guides and informational sheets relating to environmental studies and the office of sustainability. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Other A project that doesn't fall into an existing category. Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Waste Audit Procedure Subject The topic of the resource waste audtis Description An account of the resource This procedure highlights how the Office of Sustainability Interns have completed waste audits by weight. This applies to past data collection. More recent data collection was completed using volume. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource instructions Language A language of the resource en audit compost Contamination recycling trash vassar waste waste audit https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/abf29a9a23143f3fe2776b88ba3f1987.pdf 010b0f3229661f72576e4b4ff1626cab https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/01713c197dbbb1b9c8d33183c77425d8.pdf e7011eae547651bd5673e2001ac0890b https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/dd751be24e0abc262ec2f5f9f05eb2a8.xlsx eaeb437abbb6075c24803cac937e880e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham; Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 12/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Lighting Audit of Vassar’s Academic Buildings Subject The topic of the resource Vassar Indoor Lighting Description An account of the resource To complete a lighting audit of Vassar's academic building, we gathered data from a random sample of 10 academic buildings, and in each did a weekend nighttime and weekday daytime audit. From our data, we then calculated the electricity usage and cost of these lighting, and provided recommendations for Vassar going forward. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cai, Jessie; Mangual, Noah; Vernon, Susanna Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource research paper Language A language of the resource en academic buildings electricity energy energy waste lightbulbs lighting utility cost vassar