Sustainability News and Events

Sustainablity Update, May 2013

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:48:00 PST

Oh! The places you'll go: Sustainable transit and law school climate leaders.

Nominate a Sustainability Champion

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:25:00 PST

The Office of Sustainability is currently accepting nominations for the 2012-2013 Sustainability Champions. Please help us identify the students, faculty, and staff who are helping create a culture of sustainability at SCU.

Life After SCU: Entertain on a Budget

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:53:00 PST

The Alumni Association's Life After SCU series continues on Tuesday, May 7, with a workshop on how to entertain on a budget. Members of the Office of Sustainability are leading the session.

Forge Movie Night

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:50:00 PST

Join the Forge for a screening of DIRT!, a movie that takes a humorous and substantial look into the history and current state of the living organic matter that we come from and will later return to. The movie is free, outdoors, and snacks and drinks will be provided!

Paid Sustainability Internships for 2013-2014

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:48:00 PST

The deadline for the 2013-2014 Sustainability Internship application is Friday, May 3. If you have a strong interest in sustainability and a passion to promote behavior change, apply now!

Eco Fashion Show

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:45:00 PST

4/25, 7pm at the de Saisset Museum. The Eco-Fashion and Art Show celebrates art and music, showcasing the talents of Santa Clara students!

Sustainability Update, April 2013

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 PST

Broncos Giving Back: SCCAP models the way; alumni take on the "Leavey Challenge"

Organic CSA Subscriptions

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:00:00 PST

Catalan Family Farm delivers local, organic Community Supported Agriculture boxes to campus

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:45:00 PST

Join SLURP on Earth Day for an evening of films that inspire and unite people to appreciate and heal the earth.

Swap for Good

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:45:00 PST

Drop, swap, and serve. Donate your old-to-you clothes for the 1-day store!

Forge Garden Showcase

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:11:00 PST

Faculty and Staff: Join us for a glass of wine, mingle with colleagues, and get to know the Forge Garden-your organic garden!

Sustainability Update, March 2013

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:00 PST

Featuring Society of Women Engineers; Sherry Booth & ecofeminism

Energy Challenge Building Dashboard

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:00:00 PST

View Energy Challenge results.

Sustainability Update: February 2013. Tim Hight inspires; Students power down, unplug, switch off

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:47:00 PST

"SCU Unplugged" kicked off the Energy Challenge | SCU Solar Decathlon faculty advisor inspires students; leads the way in 2013 | SCU’s electricity use per sq ft has decreased 16% since '08 | News and events in February | Tips to reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to energy conservation

Energy Challenge 2013

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:34:00 PST

The 4th annual Residence Energy Challenge takes place the entire month of February. Students in the top-conserving building and those in the building with the most enthusiasm for energy conservation will win! Show your enthusiasm: post on the Sustainability at SCU Facebook page, mention @sustainablescu on Twitter, and tag #sustainablescu in Instagram.

2013 Energy Challenge: Zero-Power Hour

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:11:00 PST

Celebrate the first week of the Energy Challenge with your RLC by powering down, turning off, and unplugging as many lights, appliances, and devices in your building as possible. Look for more info from your RLCA rep and CFs, as there will be a special zero-power event in each RLC! Getting your whole community to participate will help get your RLC a head start in the Energy Challenge with more energy savings and enthusiasm points!

Make a resolution for a sustainable 2013

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:16:00 PST

While world leaders work to hammer out global solutions to climate change, there are many ways individuals can make sustainability a personal New Year's resolution in 2013. Sustainability requires us to more closely examine our relationship with the environment as well as with others around us. Here are five simple resolutions you can make to help the planet and save you money and time.

Faculty/Staff: Tell us about your involvement with on-campus sustainability

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:44:00 PST

Please complete a 3-minute survey for us. The Office of Sustainability is conducting an inventory of sustainability-related curriculum, research, and co-curricular programs. Results will be used for internal metrics as well as reporting to public rating systems like Princeton Review, Sierra Club, and STARS.

Sustainability Update: January 2013. So fresh, so clean, so sustainable in 2013

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:15:00 PST

Energy-clean 2013: Smart microgrid and renewable energy on campus | New Forge Garden Manager looks to expand production, enhance education | News and events in January | New Environmental Studies and Sciences course on water resources | Tips to reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to New Year's resolutions.

New Faculty/Staff Program: Workplace Sustainability Liaisons

sustainability@scu.edu (Office of Sustainability) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:03:00 PST

This program empowers SCU employees to engage their peers in sustainable behaviors in order to develop a culture of sustainability among faculty and staff & to implement the University's Strategic Plan by fostering Justice and Sustainability programs. Applications now accepted for the 2012-13 academic year!