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SU Launches New Integrated Mobile Learning Program (SU News, March 9, 2009)
Shenandoah University is poised to launch a new environmentally friendly integrated mobile learning program. The new technology program will provide students and faculty with the tools to enhance student learning and engagement, while simultaneously delivering on the institution’s commitment to campus sustainability.
http://www.su.edu/temp_news.cfm?urlnum=1270

Shenandoah University Chooses Eco-Friendly MacBook (MacWorld, Feb. 13, 2009)
Shenandoah University has chosen Apple’s environmentally friendly MacBook computer and the iPod Touch as the foundation for its new mobile learning program. University officials said Apple’s commitment to the environment was crucial to its decision.
http://www.macworld.com/article/138826/209/02/macbookenviro.html

Green Tech: SU will provide devices to students — with the planet’s health in mind (Winchester Star, Feb. 5, 2009)
In the fall, Shenandoah University freshmen will receive two tools that will give them access to classroom information from almost anywhere.
http://www.winchesterstar.com/index.php?&yearID=2009&monthID=2&dayID=5

For Shenandoah University, an Apple Every Day: MacBooks, iPods to be Given to Students and Faculty Beginning in Fall (Northern Virginia Daily, Feb. 18, 2009)
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Apple and the Environment
Protecting the environment is critical to the conservation of precious natural resources and the continued health of the planet. Apple recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen and continually strives to reduce the environmental impact of the work it does and the products it creates.
http://www.macworld.com/article/138826/2009/02/macbookenviro.html

iMLearning (Integrated Mobile Learning) Program New at Shenandoah this Fall (The SUN, Feb. 11, 2009)
In the 2009-10 academic year, Shenan¬doah University will provide the aluminum MacBook to incoming full-time freshmen, some graduate students and a select group of full-time faculty — specifically those in¬volved with freshmen. The choice between an iPod touch or an iPhone will also be included in the package.
Shenandoah University chooses Eco-Friendly MacBook (CIO, from MacWorld, Feb. 13, 2009)
Shenandoah University promotes green living and tech-friendly environment with MacBooks, which Apple says include recyclable materials.
http://www.cio.com/article/481489/

Shenandoah University Chooses Eco-Friendly MacBook (PC World, Feb. 13, 2009)
Shenandoah University has chosen Apple’s environmentally friendly computer and the iPod Touch as the foundation for its new mobile learning program. University officials said Apple’s commitment to the environment was crucial in its decision.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/

Shenandoah University Goes Eco-friendly with Apple MacBooks (Greenlaunches.com)
Students at Shenandoah University have no reason whatsoever to mess up now. Come fall, when all the incoming freshmen, some graduate students and faculty come in, they will each be given an Apple MacBook and an iPod touch. The university chose the MacBook as it is an eco-friendly option and goes hand-in-hand with their commitment to the environment. The MacBooks are made with recyclable aluminum glass enclosures, mercury-free displays, and arsenic-free display glass.
http://www.greenlaunches.com/other-stuff/