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Earth Month in Student Housing
Student Sustainability Ambassadors are leading e-waste collections, plastic bag collections, clothing reuse drives, and posting energy and water conservation reminders this month. Interested students can inquire with their House leadership.
Sustainability Meet and Greet
Wed., April 3, 1-4 p.m. Regenstein Library Lobby
Chat with The Office of Sustainability about progress, ways to get involved, and research opportunities. Tea and treats! More info.
Battle of the Buildings
April 14- April 28
Students will compete in an energy and water conservation contest sponsored by UChicagoECo and The Phoenix Sustainability Initiative. See poster.
Sustainability Roundtable With Midwest Dairy
Mon., April 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Baker Dining Commons
A dialogue between Midwest Dairy representatives, UChicago Dining, faculty, students, and community members interested in sustainability and environmental responsibility. More info.
Student Sustainability Symposium
Thurs., April 18, 5-7 p.m., Ida Noyes Library and Library Lounge
A coalition of student-run sustainability organizations is hosting a symposium on their research, activism, and engagement. President Paul Alivisatos will deliver keynote.
Student Earth Day of Service
Sat., April 20
The University Community Service Center (UCSC) is bringing students to various South Side neighborhoods to help with eco-focused service projects. Students should RSVP by Monday, April 15.
UChicago Dining Presents: Stop Food Waste Day
Wed., April 24, 11-2:30 p.m., Baker Dining Commons
Discover practical techniques and tips to help you minimize food waste both at the individual level and within our broader dining community. Learn from UChicago staff about current initiatives. More info.
Campus Environmental Lunch & Learn: Environmental Frontiers Campus Earth Month Student Showcase
Thurs., April 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 1155 E. 60th Street, Mansueto Lounge
EFCampus research assistants from The College will present on their projects using campus data as a case study for progress on the University’s sustainability goals. Lunch provided. RSVP.
Earth Month Farmers’ Market
Sat., Apr. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Main Quad
All welcome to a farmers’ market arranged by College sustainability RSOs.
Blue Paradox Exhibit
Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde Park
Blue Paradox is an interactive exhibit about the pervasiveness of plastic pollution and the steps we can take to address it.
May 17 Alumni Weekend Sustainability Event
UnCommon Tour | West Campus Combined Utility Plant with Environmental Frontiers
Fri., May 17, 10–11:00 a.m., 5617 S. Maryland Ave.
Visit UChicago’s combined steam and chiller plant. Learn about how EFCampus works with students in the College to explore and implement impactful sustainability practices on campus. Learn more from Alumni Weekend Events.
To have your event considered for inclusion, contact Officeofsustainability@uchicago.edu.
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