Haas named Michigan green leader

Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas has been honored by the Detroit Free Press as one of 16 "green leaders" in Michigan.

The Free Press noted that Haas "has led environmental stewardship across the campus and in the region with conservation, emissions reduction, building practices, local food advocacy and other efforts."

Haas was selected from among 350 nominees. He will be included in a special section of the Free Press on April 18, and will be among the honorees at the first-ever Michigan Green Leaders awards program breakfast on Belle Isle on April 22 -- Earth Day. The announcement can be read here.

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