Northeastern has some new buzz. Arboretum installs bee hive, makes Boston campus an urban bee haven
Aiming to foster an urban habitat for diverse wildlife, Northeastern University’s latest efforts buzz around their new additions: a thriving beehive and unique bee hotels, collectively marking the Boston campus as an officially recognized urban bee haven.
Students, Staff, Community Members celebrate Arbor Day at Fitzgerald Park
Fitzgerald Park in Mission Hill is close to becoming a level I arboretum, thanks to the help of Northeastern students and staff.
PREF Launches DEI Learning Series
PREF has initiated the DEI Learning Series, a dedicated platform for staff to enhance their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, inaugurated with a session facilitated by Dr. Melissa Berry-Woods, a prominent figure in the field.
Employees across the Construction Industry Meet and Discuss Equity and Inclusivity
Northeastern University hosted the first conference of the Alliance for Building and Construction Diversity (ABCD), a new initiative by Assistant VP of Capital Projects, Tim Singleton, aimed at fostering diversity in the industry.
Northeastern supports minority and women-owned cleaning businesses in Boston
Northeastern University’s expansion of a program investing in minority and women-owned small businesses has bolstered All Time Service, a cleaning company helmed by Janet Peguero.
Climate justice action murals will soon line the Northeastern tunnels
Five winning murals, showcasing climate justice action, will soon adorn Northeastern’s tunnel system as part of a competition held by the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub and the Student Sustainability Committee.
Northeastern receives Silver ranking in STARS report
Northeastern University received a Silver ranking in its first-ever Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, or STARS, report submittal.
Students and Faculty learn about Northeastern Recycling Practices
At a recent Zoom webinar hosted by the D’Amore-McKim school of business, Sue Higgins, Associate Director for Materials and Recycling at Northeastern, met with other recycling gurus and discussed the future of Northeastern’s recycling programs.
Staff Gets Forklift Certified – ECOS Emphasizes Safety for All
In an effort to empower employees, ECOS introduced a training program designed to instill just enough knowledge to recognize potential hazards. The initiative encouraged workers to collaborate with supervisors, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork in the workplace.