SVP Sustainable Futures Scholars and Fellows Honored Following Sustainability Careers Meetup

A group of smiling SCU students taking a selfie with SCU's President.

It was an evening of connection, celebration and selfies as SCU students met with industry leaders and city officials at the Sustainability Careers Meetup, followed by a dinner honoring this year's Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Scholars and Fellows.

SCU students networking with officials at the Sustainability Career Meetup SSCU student shaking hands with a business professional.

Students networked with City of Santa Clara officials and leaders from Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the city’s not-for-profit municipal electric utility. Hosted in partnership with the Career Center, Enrollment Management Division, and the SCU Center for Sustainability, this networking event provided valuable connections and insights into careers in clean energy and public service.

SCU student shaking hands with Julie Sullivan while two executives look on. 2 SCU students smiling at the Sustainability Career Meetup

The evening closed with a dinner honoring our newest student cohort of Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Scholars and Fellows for their dedication to shaping a more sustainable future. The dinner opened with words of encouragement and thanks from Santa Clara University President Julie Sullivan, City of Santa Clara Councilmember Sudhanshu Jain, SVP Chief Electric Utility Officer Manuel Pineda, and Lindsey Kalkbrenner, Director for the Center of Sustainability.

A huge thank you to our community and university partners and guests for making this event and the SVPSF program so impactful. Find out more about the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Program

Jan 15, 2025