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Sustainability Office

Sustainability at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø

Sustainability literacy and efficacy are critical skills for leadership and service in today's world.

As an organization, ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø seeks to model sustainability leadership in its campus facilities, grounds, and operations.

As an educational institution, ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø leverages the liberal arts tradition to advance understanding of human and environmental systems in a rapidly changing world.

The Sustainability Office strategically bridges and guides the efforts of students, faculty, staff, and the greater community towards collective, significant impact.

Key Initiatives

Sustainability team working on pollinator garden

Building on the 2010 Climate Action Plan (CAP), the 2021–2026 CAP intentionally focuses on reducing ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø’s institutional Greenhouse Gas emissions by 50 percent.

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Whether it is through student employment, campus organizations, or community partners, there are many ways students contribute to sustainability at ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø.

Kat Soltany '22

The Sustainability Scholars summer internship program offers students the chance to engage in real-world projects for community partners alongside peers.

 

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