Deerfield runs an on-campus competition during the Green Cup Challenge. Through the month-long challenge, our students follow the success of their dormitory on our energy dashboard and compare their achievements to their on-campus peers and to other schools. The dorm that reduces its energy the most from an established baseline wins a significant prize—an on-campus activity for themselves and another dorm of their choosing, AND a cash prize proportional to dorm size. Because the Green Cup Challenge is a month-long event, we believe that the changed energy consumption practices are more likely to become a learned behavior.
Washington, D.C. Begins Their Journey!
Over the Long Winter Weekend, sixteen students and two faculty trip leaders will travel to Washington, D.C. to learn about democracy and civic life in action. They will have the opportunity to engage in topics of debate, advocacy, and the role of museums, non-profit organizations, and government in telling and authoring the American story. Students will engage with people from both major political parties in the US, and they will also have the chance to hear from international perspectives during this unique opportunity.