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WashU Welcomes Back Green Carpet Awards

On Thursday, October 27th, the Office Of Sustainability celebrated the 5th Annual Green Carpet Awards--the first time since 2019. Office of Sustainability staff were graciously joined by Dr. Shantay Bolton, Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Administrative Officer and Dr. Richard Stanton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance at the School of Medicine to celebrate the honorees. Offices from across the institution met at the Eric P. Newman Education Center to celebrate the joint efforts of the Green Offices that certified during 2021 or participated in the program during the pandemic. More>>

WashU Receives AASHE STARS Gold

WashU received a Gold level AASHE STARS accreditation. STARS is a rigorous reporting tool that benchmarks institutional leadership in sustainability. Institution-wide partnerships have been critical for this achievement. More>>

Going Home for the Holidays?

Try WashU Rides! Use the rideboard to post your trip and share the cost of gas while also decreasing your carbon impact. WashU Rides is free and available to the WashU community via WUSTL Key. More>>

MCC Receives NSF Grant

The Midwest Climate Collaborative was recently awarded a National Science Foundation Civic Innovation Challenge grant to explore solutions to mitigate the effects of heat islands through equitable tree canopy expansion. More>>

Meet Two New StEP Businesses

Two new Student Entrepreneurial Program businesses have launched this year with a focus on sustainability. Repair Unlimited offers phone repair services and WaterDropd aims to decrease plastic water bottle use. More>>

Renew at WUSM Farmers Market

Nov. 17, 10 am, UHSP Quad
As part of the Wellness Renew challenge, join School of Medicine sustainability staff in a meet-and-greet with farmers market growers and producers to reconnect with local food. Register to receive a $5 market voucher! More>>

Reduce Reuse Repair

Dec. 13, 1-4 pm, Risa Commons
This event will show how you can increase the lifespan of your belongings, explore a creative reuse mindset, and build community through skill sharing. Visit the event page to share ideas for this event. More>>

Climate Networking Event

Nov. 10, 6-7:30 pm, virtual
The Climate Networking Happy Hour is a chance for students to connect with alumni engaged in climate-related work in various fields. Students will network and learn how to incorporate climate into their careers. More>>

Green Gala

Dec. 1, 7 pm, Umrath Lounge
Student Environmental Council and Student Sustainability Board will be hosting a free student event to celebrate the work of the green groups on campus. Join for food, fun, and dancing! Dress code: semi-formal attire. More>>

Living Earth Collaborative

Thursdays, 4 pm
Expand your knowledge of biodiversity during weekly webinars featuring experts on various topics. The Living Earth Collaborative brings together experts from WashU, Missouri Botanical Garden and the St. Louis Zoo. More>>

CMT Ten Toe Express

Ongoing through November
Citizens for Modern Transit's Ten Toe Express is a walking program linking transit and your own ten toes through group walks that meet at MetroLink stations and take Metro transit to fun destinations exploring the region. More>>

ESCC Internship Openings

Several positions are open for the Spring semester. These positions are part of the Environment, Sustainability, and Climate Change internship program. More>>

Dining is Hiring Students

WashU Dining Services is hiring for several positions at a starting rate of $15/hr. This work provides hands-on experience in a collaborative and flexible work environment. More>>

Pipeline of Waste Exhibit

The student-led exhibition explores a connection between waste streams produced by design schools and urban renewal projects. On view at Steinberg Gallery, November 14-18. More>>

Environmental Justice Action Day

Join Earthday 365 and Gravois Park Neighborhood Association to help with an alley clean-up around Gravois Park in South St. Louis City. November 13, 9 am - 12 pm. Coffee and donuts available! More>>

Pumpkin Composting

1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins are thrown out each year! Earthday 365 is making it easy to keep your pumpkins out of the landfill. Drop off pumpkins at their offices now through December 2nd. More>>

EarthDance Farm Positions

EarthDance Organic Farm School is seeking candidates for the following positions: program & volunteer coordinator, marketing coordinator, and outreach associate. More>>

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