This summer, fifteen students from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences came to Wright College to attend a six-week urban agriculture class entitled “Ecology Entrepreneurship.” The class was led by professor emeritus, Dr. Victoria Cooper, of Wright’s Environmental Technology Department and was intended to help students learn about the changing public interest in agricultural […]
Read MoreIGEN’S 2016 ELECTRIC VEHICLE ROAD TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED. The 2017 Electric Vehicle Road Trip will take place in coordination with National Drive Electric Week, September 9-17, 2017. Stay tuned for more information EVs reduce our dependence on foreign oil, produce fewer air emissions than conventional cars, save consumers money, create green jobs, and foster […]
Read MoreThank you IGEN colleagues, friends, and partners who donated to our first Climate Ride! IGEN’s Executive Director, Stephen Bell, along with Illinois Green Team partners Michael Brown, Kevin Loseke, and Michael Mazzeo rode 250 miles across Death Valley from February 25 – March 2, 2017. Together the team raised over $13,000, a portion of which […]
Read MoreDescribe your role at Kankakee Community College and where you see the greatest need or opportunity for the college and your students. I have recently accepted a position at Kankakee Community College (KCC) as an instructor in the electrical technology program to train students in renewable energy technology. KCC offers a 2-year Electrical Technology AAS […]
Read MoreOn Thursday, April 21, Wilbur Wright College in Chicago held its 16th annual Earth Day event. Nearly 400 students, staff, and faculty visited 26 exhibits and presentations, which this year included a voter registration table with a list of candidate environmental policies and an air quality action day table. In addition, there were screenings of […]
Read MoreWaubonsee Community College celebrated Earth Week 2016 with an entire week of activities. Activities included, a day of service to restore the environment, a presentation on how to be more sustainable at home, an electronics recycling event, and more. On Saturday, April 16, we held a Day of Service, where 125 students volunteered at seven […]
Read MoreAs the demand for skilled biotech workers rises, Triton College has responded with its new Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Associate of Applied Science degree program. www.triton.edu/bio Triton College is improving active transportation on and around campus, through campus structural improvements for cyclists and pedestrians and collaboration with Pace Bus Service.
Read MoreOn May 17, 2016, the Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Board of Trustees passed an articulation agreement with SIU Edwardsville for Biofuels Production as well as a Biofuels Internship agreement for students. The board also approved the naming of the Dana Keating Student Success Center after long-time employee and current SIC Vice President, Dr. Dana Keating. […]
Read MoreRock Valley College (RVC) offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Sustainable Energy Systems, which includes a smart grid instructional component. RVC received a grant from IGEN to purchase smart grid training equipment from Marcraft. A full smart grid class is planned for the Spring 2017 semester.
Read MorePrairie State College (PSC) celebrated Earth Month with several events around campus, including events focused on climate change and endangered species. Additionally, PSC offered a two-day Greening Your Curriculum workshop as professional development for faculty.
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