Campus Crest Plans To Install 9000 Solar Panels

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campus crestCampus Crest Communities Inc. is proud to unvail a plan to install more than 9,000 solar panels on its student-housing communities in Greeley, Co.; Flagstaff, Az.; and Las Cruces, N.M.

The project will provide 2.3 million kilowatt-hours of renewable power per year, offseting electricity consumption at the communities by about 50 percent and eliminate an astounding 80 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

“Sustainable living is central to our company philosophy and business practices, and we are pleased to find that our residents are equally as passionate about the concept,” says CEO of Campus Crest Communities Ted Rollins.

Campus Crest is working with The Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University and the Center for Living Environments and Regeneration on its sustainability initiatives.

Ted Rollins & Campus Crest ‘Grove Green’ Nationally with Arbor Day Plantings

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Ted Rollins (far right) & Campus Crest 'Grove Green' Team kicked off a national green initiative to plant ‘urban forests’ at its properties. Over the next year, they will add one plant for every resident. “With 33 properties and 6 underway, with more than 17,000 beds, that means we have a lot of planting to do; it’s part of promoting dynamic ecosystems to help the environment,” said Rollins

Ted Rollins and Campus Crest Donate Housing to Horatio Alger Association Scholars

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Horatio Alger Scholars Deanna Keller and Olivia Thain, Campus Crest Founders Mike Hartnett and Ted Rollins at the 65th Annual Horatio Alger Awards Event

We are very pleased to announce that Ted Rollins and Campus Crest will donate housing to the very worthy cause of the Horatio Alger Association Scholars. We’d like to congratulate the Horatio Alger Association Scholars and wish them continued success!

Ted Rollins and Campus Crest Benefit Teach for America

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Campus Crest CEO Ted Rollins, San Jose Teachers Ryan Karan and Marlene Orozco, Fortegra CEO and Campus Crest Board Member Rick Kahlbaugh

There are great organizations in this country that directly and indirectly prepare our youth for greatness. Ted Rollins had the privilege of interacting with teachers from ‘Teach for America’ at one of their events this week in San Francisco. These teachers are truly making a difference for our upcoming generations. TFA is modeled after the Peace Corps in a way, matching qualified, outstanding teachers from across the country with low-income community schools for a two-year period. This program has been shown to work well. Check out their site and accomplishments at TeachForAmerica.org.

“Campus Crest was honored to be a sponsor of this event and I was even more honored to meet some talented teachers,” said Mr. Ted Rollins.

Campus Crest Communities Featured on FOX News for Bike Bonanza in Charlotte

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Campus Crest Communities partnered with Kingdom Fellowship Christian Center this past Christmas for an extravagant charitable giveaway called the Bike Bonanza. Campus Crest gave away over 150 bicycles at the event in Charlotte, NC. Check out this awesome report featured on FOX News Rising with host Terrance Bates. You can watch the video interview here, featuring Campus Crest’s very own Donnie Bobbitt.

Watch the Video Now!

http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/local/Holiday-Bicycle-Giveaway-136063768.html

Campus Crest Communities to Donate $5,000 to Campus Life at Oklahoma State University

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 8, 2011) – Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCG), a leading developer, builder, owner and manager of high-quality, purpose-built student housing under The Grove® brand, today announced that Mike Hartnett, co-founder and chief investment officer, will present a $5,000 donation to Campus Life at Oklahoma State University, home to more than 375 student organizations. A committee will then review the needs of the university’s service organizations and allocate funding accordingly. The event will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9th at the Student Union where Mr. Hartnett will have the opportunity to meet and speak with organization members that Campus Crest’s donation will be helping.

“On behalf of Campus Crest Communities, I’m pleased to extend this donation to the multiple organizations that serve Oklahoma State University, the surrounding community and beyond,” said Hartnett. “Each organization has an impressive track record of actively supporting and promoting their respective cause and we hope our donation will help with their continued efforts.”

The donation is part of Campus Crest’s broad corporate responsibility program. Both Hartnett and Campus Crest are committed to giving back to the local communities in which the company owns and operates student housing properties. Campus Crest is building The Grove at Stillwater to serve Oklahoma State University students. The project is slated to open at the start of the 2012/2013 academic year and will feature private bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a broad array of on-site amenities including: a resort-style swimming pool, tanning beds, a basketball court, a beach volleyball court, a fire pit, barbeque areas and a large clubhouse featuring a 24-hour fitness center.

 

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Hayley Cook
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hayley.cook@icrinc.com

Campus Crest Communities, Inc. Recognized at the Twelfth Annual “E-3″ Awards Hosted by Emerald Asset Management

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Company’s co-founders receive the 2012 “Green Company Executive Award”

 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 13, 2012) – Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCG), a leading developer, builder, owner and manager of high-quality, purpose-built student housing under The Grove® brand, today announced that its co-founders Ted Rollins, chief executive officer, and Mike Hartnett, chief investment officer, received the 2012 “Green Company Executive Award” at the twelfth annual E-3 (Emerald, Entrepreneurial and Excellence) awards ceremony hosted by Emerald Asset Management. Campus Crest was recognized for its commitment to sustainable building practices including:

  • its commitment to alternative energy solutions;
  • the implementation of a sustainable lifestyle education program at its properties;
  • adopting a more energy efficiency platform at its newest developments;
  • and its comprehensive corporate social responsibility platform that includes environmental, social and economic focuses.

The annual E-3 Awards presentation recognizes corporate leaders from both the public and private companies who exemplify entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence. Through an intensive multi-faceted process, Emerald’s team of research analysts and portfolio managers identify corporate leaders who have demonstrated the following: a creative “outside the box” approach to corporate achievements; a corporate culture that promotes personal and corporate excellence; and an ability to effectively identify and adapt cutting-edge technologies to position the organization for future success. Continue reading →

Campus Crest Communities to Donate $6,000 to the Toomer’s Trees and Traditions Fund at Auburn University

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 8, 2011) – Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCG), a leading developer, builder, owner and manager of high-quality, purpose-built student housing under The Grove® brand, today announced that Mike Hartnett, co-founder and chief investment officer, will present a $6,000 donation to the Toomer’s Trees and Traditions Fund at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9th in front of the historic Toomer’s Oaks at Auburn University. Mr. Hartnett will have the opportunity to meet and speak with members of the Auburn community that Campus Crest’s donation will be helping.

 The Toomer’s Trees and Traditions Fund helps enable Auburn University to save, replace, or find an alternative for the campus’ historic Toomer’s Oaks. In February 2011, the 130-year old oak trees at Toomer’s Corner were deliberately poisoned, threatening their chance of survival. The Toomer’s Trees and Traditions Fund was formed to fund landscaping, maintenance, preservation, healthy vegetation and beauty enhancement.

“On behalf of Campus Crest Communities, I’m pleased to extend this donation to help the Auburn community preserve the symbols of tradition and celebration that these historic trees stand for,” said Hartnett.  “The amount of generosity and support for this cause is impressive, and we hope that our contribution will make a difference in a meaningful way.” Continue reading →

Relay For Life

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“Relay for Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.” Team Valdosta decided to participate in the event as part of their outreach programming. They raised money prior to the event in their leasing trailers with small donations and then later at the event. VSU held the event on the “Front Lawn” with almost 900 to 1000 students and members of the community participating. Team Valdosta’s booth was the “most popular” with “make a wish cupcakes” and “Dance Central” on their X-Box Kinect. This was a great chance for the team to build a good reputation with the surrounding community and to help an amazing cause!

“Bark” For Life

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“Bark” For Life was a smaller event that stemmed from Relay For Life. Team Valdosta wanted to partner on this event in order to continue their outreach and advertise their pet friendly complex. They even had a booth where pet owners could create their furry friend an Ice Cream Sundae (Puppy ice cream from Publix)!