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University of Maine at Farmington President Theodora J. Kalikow Joins Hundreds of Fellow Presidents in Fight Against Global Warming

FARMINGTON, MAINE (July 16, 2007)--Along with more than 300 fellow
presidents across the nation, Theodora J. Kalikow, University of Maine at
Farmington president, has recently signed the American College & University
Presidents Climate Commitment which pledges to neutralize greenhouse gas
emissions, invest in environmentally sustainable practices, and to promote
the necessary research and educational efforts to fight global warming.

The American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment is being
supported and implemented by the Association for the Advancement of
Sustainability in Higher Education, Second Nature and ecoAmerica. Its goals
are to help "avert the worst impacts of global warming and to reestablish
the more stable climatic conditions that have made human progress over the
last 10,000 years possible."

"As an educational institution, we must be a leader in promoting the
sustainable use of the Earth's resources," said Kalikow. "Teaching about
sound environmental practices has become an intrinsic part of our campus
culture; their benefits can be made apparent to students, faculty, staff,
and our surrounding community, all of whom can participate in efforts to
fight against global warming. UMF is committed to leading the way and to
modeling responsible stewardship."

UMF's leadership in environmental stewardship is evidenced by Kalikow's
commitment to the sustainable campus movement and the creation of the
Sustainable Campus Coalition. Her collaboration with the Coalition led the
way for the construction of two LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certified buildings, the 42,000 square foot Education
Center and the 36,000 square foot Frances Allen Black Residence Hall.

The Presidents Climate Commitment is the first such effort by any major
sector of society to set climate neutrality--not just a reduction--as its
target. This undertaking by America's colleges and universities is inspired
by efforts like the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, the U.S.
Climate Action Partnership and other collective efforts by states and
businesses.

"Colleges and universities must lead the effort to reverse global warming
for the health and well-being of current and future generations," said
Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University and a founding member
of the ACUPCC Leadership Circle. "On behalf of all the signatories, I
welcome President Kalikow to the Commitment. We are honored to have her
join us."

Learn more about the American College & University Presidents Climate
Commitment at www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: You will find photo at
http://www.umf.maine.edu/campus/docs/RP067-052.jpg

Photo Credit: Submitted photo

Photo Caption:
Theodora J. Kalikow, University of Maine at Farmington president, (second
from left) stands with fellow higher education leaders at the American
College & University Presidents Climate Commitment Leadership Summit, which
took place recently in Washington D.C.