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Volunteer for the Annual Fall Mississippi River Cleanup Oct. 15
Sustainability & EnvironmentJoin the Facilities Recycling Team and the Sustainability Club for the annual Mississippi River Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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How It Works: Moving Out of Residence Halls
Sustainability & EnvironmentHere'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
Sustainability & EnvironmentThis 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
Sustainability & EnvironmentTo 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
Sustainability & EnvironmentThe 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
Sustainability & EnvironmentThe 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
Sustainability & EnvironmentIf 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 Accelerator through May 1. If you’re an entrepreneur or technologist who needs help to launch or build your clean technology company into a… -
Faculty: Learn How to Integrate a Local Sustainability Project Into a Course
Sustainability & EnvironmentThe 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
Sustainability & EnvironmentThe 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
Sustainability & EnvironmentMaintenance 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.