The Council for Sustainability at SCAD

Last year, the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, in cooperation with Chatham Area Transit, the City of Savannah, the Savannah Bicycle Campaign, Pedestrian Advocates of the Coastal Empire and the SCAD Sustainability Council sponsored a series of monthly “Dump the Pump” events designed to encourage people to leave their cars behind and get to work by bus, bike, skateboard or feet.

Dump the Pump has been on hiatus, but returns this week with a focus on bicycle commuting. This time the Savannah Bicycle Campaign and the City of Savannah have teamed up with Jittery Joe’s Coffee (conveniently located in SCAD’s Ex Libris Bookstore) to organize a group commute and coffee break in Davant Park. Full details are available here.

Past Dump the Pump Events have attracted plenty of Participation and media attention. Last year, the Savannah Morning News reported about Dump the Pump on April 16, on  April 18, on April 19, on May 15 and on Oct. 4.

In case you missed out on this year’s teach in, check out these videos from the event:

For more information, check out the Teach-in page.

District, SCAD’s award-winning student news source published in Savannah, now has a regular sustainability/environmental columnist, Stephanie Bercht. To date the Green Angle secion of the District Web site has provided a directory of local services and resources, celebrated the virtues of tap water and offered green tips for the New Year. Check out the Green Angle here.

SCAD Career Services is presenting a workshop entitled “Socially Responsible (Green) Careers” on Friday, Jan. 30, from 2-3 p.m. in York Hall Room 115. From the workshop description:

“Is it possible to do good while doing business? American companies are catching on to this idea. In this workshop you will learn about social responsibility and employers who are committed to its implementation. Options in the non-profit sector will also be discussed. Free samples from green companies for the first 10 students to register.”

Students can register by calling (912) 525-4653 or e-mailing careers@scad.edu.