Allegheny Begins Supplying Waste Oil to Meadville’s Biodiesel Operations
Allegheny College this week began supplying waste oil from its dining halls to the City of Meadville’s biodiesel production operations. Meadville Mayor Christopher Soff was on hand for the first collection of waste oil from Brooks Dining Hall. Working in conjunction with Parkhurst Dining Services, the college will provide approximately 800 to 1,000 gallons of waste oil to the city each year. Based on the current price of petroleum diesel and the cost to produce biodiesel, the partnership could help save the city up to $1,500 annually. Click here to learn more about this partnership.

The Campus Newspaper online

The Campus newspaper now offers an online component that allows current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of our local community to connect through a free, environmentally friendly news forum. 


Best-selling author visits college; lectures about U.S. food culture
From The Campus Online:
by Kristin Baldwin '10
We all get three votes a day. According to Michael Pollan, who lectured in Shafer Auditorium on Thursday evening, changing the food industry is based on everyday personal decisions. The lecture, entitled “The Sun Food Agenda,” was presented by Pollan, award-winning author of several New York Times best-sellers including “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” and “In Defense of Food.”

Project Models Community Partnerships and Solutions to Stormwater Runoff
“In Praise of Land & Water: Revisioning Stormwater on Federal Highways,” an innovative environmental art project at the I-79 interchange in Meadville, has received a Diamond Honor Award for excellence with water resources from the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies. Learn more about this project involving the Center for Economic and Environmental Development at Allegheny College.

Washington, D.C., Happy Hour

More than 40 Gators attended a Happy Hour in the D.C. Metro Area in February. Thank you to Kris Isabelli '09 and Warren Payne '95 for coordinating!

"Fewer Students Opt for Traditional Spring Break"
Story mentioning Allegheny's Alternative Spring Break trips published in the Erie Times News on 3/2/2010

People & Places: February 2010
People & Places, published monthly during the academic year by the Office of Public Affairs, reports on the professional activities of members of the College community and highlights student achievements. February 2010 Issue

The Simon School of Business offers more scholarships
The Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester is expanding its scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students and alumni at more than 30 partner colleges and universities nationwide, including Allegheny College. Learn more...

Gator Groups
Connect and communicate with friends and other graduates with shared interests using Gator Groups, a new feature on GatorLocator.org. Utilize dynamic features similar to Facebook that allow you to post messages, video, links, and photos. You can choose to receive e-mails to alert you to recent group activity. Learn more...

Keep yourself connected with Allegheny!
Don't forget to keep your mailing address current with your alma mater!
Continue to receive Allegheny magazine and invitations to Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, and other special events by keeping a current address on file with Allegheny. Invitations are mailed based on your zip code. If we have an incorrect address, you will not receive an invitation. Update your address in your GatorLocator.org profile or by using this form.