“We really consider the Adirondack region to be our laboratory,” says Macreena Doyle, Coordinator of News Services at the university. Students explore the land around campus, the university has long purchased renewable energy credits and its newer buildings have secured LEED certification. The campus and surrounding village try to impact the land as little as possible. “We really consider the Adirondack region to be our laboratory,” says Macreena Doyle, Coordinator of News Services at the university. Students explore the land around campus, the university has long purchased renewable energy credits and its newer buildings have secured LEED certification. The campus and surrounding village try to impact the land as little as possible.