UW makes environmental "final four"

While the UW men’s basketball program fell short of advancing to the NCAA tournament this year, the UW made it to the top four of another March Madness competition.

The UW advanced to the final round of the second annual Environmental March Madness Tournament, a national competition recognizing colleges and universities that demonstrate environmental excellence and sustainability efforts.

University of Washington Advances to “Finest Four” Round in Environmental March Madness Tournament

The University of Washington today announced that it was chosen as part of the “Finest Four,” and has moved on to the final round of the Second Annual Environmental March Madness Tournament (#EnviroU), a national tournament recognizing colleges and universities in environmental excellence. The tournament is sponsored by Enviance, Inc., provider of environmental management and tracking software, in partnership with GreenBiz Group and Qualtrics.

The University of Washington Advances to the “Environmental Eight,” in Second Annual Environmental March Madness Tournament

Enviance, Inc., in partnership with GreenBiz Group and Qualtrics, today announced the “Environmental Eight,” the eight colleges and universities out of the previously announced “Sustainable 16”  that will be moving on to the next round of the Second Annual Environmental March Madness (#EnviroU) tournament. The University of Washington was one of eight schools recognized by the judges for their excellence in environmental academics and sustainability practices, as well as an exceptional level of student and faculty engagement in the tournament.

University of Washington Selected as a “Sustainable 16” Finalist in Second Annual March Madness Tournament for Environmental Academics and Sustainability

Elimination Competition Judged by Distinguished Panel of Environmental and Education Professionals; National Champion to be announced on April 8.

Seattle, Washington—February 20, 2013— University of Washington today announced that it has been selected as a “Sustainable 16” school in the second annual Environmental March Madness tournament, which rewards excellence in environmental academics and sustainability. The competition, sponsored by Enviance, in partnership with GreenBiz Group and Qualtrics, will announce 2013’s National Champion on April 8.

Call for Husky Green Award Nominations 2013

In support of the University of Washington’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, the fourth annual “Husky Green Awards” will recognize exemplary achievements of individuals or teams from the UW community, demonstrating leadership, initiative and dedication to campus sustainability.
Do you know someone who rocks it at doing the right thing for the environment? Who lives and works sustainably? This is prime time for you to show your appreciation to those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for environmental sustainability.