In our continuing quest to increase environmental awareness and responsibility at Colby, the college has implemented a number of practices intended to make the events of graduation weekend "green." We have looked at every aspect of the plans for graduation, from the food offered to the transportation needed to attend in order to reduce the environmental impact of the weekend's events.
Commencement is a major event each year at Colby College. It is both a celebration of the accomplishments of students and a chance for parents and guardians to see the college that their children have attended for four years. Because this event takes year-long planning, a Green Graduation involves the efforts of all the people involved. It is a chance to ensure that everyone who plans the event is on the same wavelength and understands methods for being environmentally conscious. Commencement is also a great opportunity for education. Because it is widely attended and publicized, the environmental efforts made at graduation will teach a wide variety of people that it is possible to have an event that is both polished and environmentally conscious.
To read President Adams' announcement about Green Graduation, click here. |
