The Greening of the Campus VIII conference has officially come and gone, but it lives on in virtual space.  Below I've compiled links to articles, videos of keynotes and awards, and photos from the conference for those who were not able to attend - and for those who were! 

If I've left anything out - or if you have something to share - please post it in the comments section below. I would be interested in hearing what you learned.   In particular, were there any neat ideas for initiatives that you discovered that you are considering bringing back to your campus? What are you most looking forward to in 2010 on your campus?

Personally, the highlight for me at GOC VIII was getting to meet so many new people and reconnect with others that I don’t get to see in person very often. I was energized and inspired from all the stories and lessons that were discussed from the various campuses in attendance.  AASHE is now busy planning for the AASHE 2010 conference (10-10-10 in Denver!). 

Keynote Videos: 
Jerome Ringo - President of the Apollo Alliance

Geoffrey Chase - Dean of Undergraduate Studies at San Diego State University

Ray Anderson - Founder, Chairman, and Chief Operating Officer of Interface, Inc

Frances Moore Lappé -  a democracy advocate and world food and hunger expert who has authored or co-authored 16 books

Plenary Session Videos:

Institutional Investments - This panel session explores the relationships between universities and their foundations whose holding accounts can reflect the institutional commitment to principles of social, environmental and economic equity. Panel participants from the Rockefeller Philanthropy Group and select institutions review past practices, cite exemplary new models for equitable investment management and address the role of this metric in the “scoring” of universities.

NCAA: Greening Athletics - This two-part session, sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, includes a panel presentation, followed by an audience-participation conversation, about challenges and opportunities in "greening" intercollegiate athletics. The panel will illustrate current initiatives from campuses and in the NCAA's national office, including efforts with NCAA corporate partners, and will suggest areas in which campus sustainability offices and athletics offices can enhance their work together.

Here is a link to all Keynote and Plenary Session Videos on the GOC VIII website.

Conference Proceedings:
In addition to the above videos, here is a link to the Full Conference Proceedings. The proceedings are available in print, on CD or on a flash drive.
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Blog Posts on GOC VIII:**

The Evolving Role of Regional Campus Sustainability Organizations

Pre-Conference Workshops and Keynote's from Jerome Ringo and Geoff Chase

Greening Athletics Panel Discusses Impact and Influence, Lively Q & A Follows

**Photos by AASHE Staff:
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Album 1:***|*AASHE Awards Ceremony

Album 2: GOC VIII Keynote Speakers 

Album 3: General Photos