Daylight Hour 2022

June 21, 2022

To the Campus Community:

Sustainability is an issue gaining traction across the SUNY system. For the past several years, many SUNY campuses have joined the cause by supporting a Daylight Hour.

Farmingdale State College will once again join in this international initiative on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Where practical, all members of the campus community are asked to turn off their lights for one hour at noon to reflect on sustainability and well-being in their work environment, and share their experiences via social media (#DaylightHour).

Daylight is Earth’s most abundant source of energy. It grows plants and powers solar panels, while providing an abundance of health benefits. Daylight Hour 2022 recognizes this simple relationship between sustainability and well-being. Utilizing daylight in our workspaces decreases our carbon emissions while improving our health.

I would encourage all members of the campus community to consider a daylight hour each Wednesday between noon and 1 p.m., where possible, throughout the year. We can do more to support and encourage sustainability on campus and this effort would be a great start to a long-term sustainability plan and overall reduction in emissions on campus.

If you have questions, please contact Dorothy Hughes, Sustainability Committee Chair at x2166 or hughesd@farmingdale.edu.

Gregory O'Connor
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer