Volunteer for the Annual Spring Mississippi River Cleanup on Sept. 30
Join Facilities Management and the Sustainability Club for the annual Mississippi River cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Summer Microgrid Research Powers Possibilities
Senior Zach Emond is taking on the challenges of the St. Thomas microgrid's weather station.
Ten Faculty Members Receive Sustainability Grants
Awardees will integrate environmental sustainability into their courses by designing new assignments or units for a current course or by developing a new course.
Lifelong Learners Tap Into Urban Agricultural Expertise
The Selim Center for Lifelong Learning's lecture series gives students education and the power to do more.
Sustainable Communities Partnership Fosters Real-world Impact
The University of St. Thomas Sustainability Communities Partnership pairs courses with city partners to bring real-world impact to the classroom.
Pollinator Path Blooms With New Opportunities
The St. Thomas Pollinator Path provides food for pollinators and educational opportunities for students and the surrounding community.
Matthew Kim and Monica Hartmann Earn 2017 Curricular Innovation in Sustainability Award
Every year the Office of Sustainability Initiatives recognizes a St. Thomas faculty member for innovation and excellence in integrating sustainability into one of their courses.
City of Elk River, a St. Thomas SCP Partner, Wins Award for Innovation in Communities
A University of St. Thomas Sustainable Communities Partnership (SCP) partner, the city of Elk River, Minnesota, received the 2017 Outstanding City Partner Award from the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities (EPIC) Network.
Sustainability LLC Is Hosting a Bag Drive
The Sustainability Living Learning Community is hosting a bag drive throughout the month of April to collect paper bags to donate to food shelves and plastic bags to recycle.
Volunteer for the Annual Spring Mississippi River Cleanup on April 22
Join Facilities Management and the Sustainability Club for the annual Mississippi River cleanup on Earth Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Upping the Ante on Urban Agriculture Research
Biology assistant professor Chip Small, associate professor Adam Kay and their students are primed to contribute some much-needed research to the field of urban agriculture.
Environmental Studies Scholarship Recipients Announced
To be eligible for this award, students must have a declared major in environmental studies and have an outstanding record of academic achievement and involvement in environmental activities.
Volunteer for the Annual Fall Mississippi River Cleanup Oct. 15
Join the Facilities Recycling Team and the Sustainability Club for the annual Mississippi River Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
How It Works: Moving Out of Residence Halls
Here's a how-to guide for moving out of residence halls by donating, reusing and recycling.
Dr. Todd Lawrence Earns 2016 Curricular Innovation in Sustainability Award
This award, given every year by the Center for Global and Local Engagement, recognizes one St. Thomas faculty member for innovation and excellence in integrating sustainability into one of his or her courses.
Environmental Studies Scholarship Recipients Announced
To be eligible for this award, students must have a declared major in environmental studies and have an outstanding record of academic achievement and involvement in environmental activities.
St. Thomas Reviewing Its Sustainability Coordination Process
The Sustainability Committee has been placed on hiatus this academic year while that process happens, but sustainability efforts are still taking place across campus. A new sustainability structure, including a web page that will outline St. Thomas' sustainable efforts, will be introduced in the fall.
St. Thomas Celebrates Earth Week
The St. Thomas community is invited to participate in a "Flip the Switch" event in memory of Steve Hoffman, and the Office of Sustainability Initiatives will host several events throughout the week.
Accelerate Your Clean Technology Company
If you have a big idea that could help solve some of the planet’s largest challenges, join the planet’s largest cleantech accelerator. Applications are being accepted for the 2016 Cleantech Open Midwest Acceler...
Faculty: Learn How to Integrate a Local Sustainability Project Into a Course
The Sustainable Communities Partnership, housed in the Center for Global and Local Engagement’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives, will hold an open house April 8 and a workshop April 22 for faculty members from all disciplines who are interested in learning how to integrate a local sustainability project into their courses.
Nominations Sought for 2016 Curricular Innovation in Sustainability Award
The Office of Sustainability Initiatives recognizes one St. Thomas faculty member each year for innovation and excellence in integrating sustainability into one of their courses.
St. Thomas Wins Energy Efficiency Award From Xcel Energy
Maintenance and energy efficiency projects both big and small added up to earn the university an award for the most gas savings of any commercial business from Xcel Energy.
Living and Learning as One
A new program offers students an opportunity to live and learn in small communities, creating a depth of experience that reaches beyond the classroom.
Carol Bruess and Adam Kay Named as 2016 Engaged Scholars
The Engaged Scholar position assists the Center for Global & Local Engagement in enabling students, faculty, staff and alumni with off-campus experiential learning opportunities.
Dr. Debra Petersen Earns 2015 Curricular Innovation in Sustainability Award
She was chosen by the Center for Global and Local Engagement for her work developing and implementing COJO 100 Public Speaking with a sustainable food systems theme.