Sustaining Our Community During the Crisis

COVID-19 has profoundly laid bare extreme vulnerabilities hidden in plain sight within our society. Some of those exist within the WashU community, many exist in the St. Louis region and, of course, similar vulnerabilities pose challenges globally. This pandemic has also shown society’s strength and grit. In the midst of loss, anxiety, stress, and uncertainty has been community solidarity in the form of immediate resource building, policy advocacy, and community building – and things are moving at an unprecedented speed. Because we all have a role to play in this global time of crisis and community, we have compiled a list of simple and profound ways to take action from the safety and comfort of your home today. Please review these resources to access support you may need or give support where you can. More >>

COVID-19 and Climate in the News
How do the rapid changes in the behaviors of individuals, organizations, and systems affect our environment, and what does it tell us about our ability to fight climate change? Researchers and reporters from around the world have started to explore these complex relations. More >>
Join WashU for Earth Day Challenge
In place of an on-campus Earth Week, we are inviting everyone across campuses to join our team "WashU Together" in the online Earth Day Ecochallenge so we can collectively celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and take action for a better shared future. More >>
WashU IT Lowers Carbon Footprint
WashU IT recently completed the migration of several applications to new, more efficient hardware, removing the legacy hardware and sending it to an electronic recycler. This project led to a significant drop in the electricity consumed by the data center! More>>
10 Activities to Stay Happy & Healthy
With the break in our normal schedule comes opportunities to pick up new hobbies and try activities that seemed too time consuming or ill-fitting before. We recommend 10 low-risk yet meaningful activities & associated resources that can bring you joy in this time of stress. More >>
Green Labs Program Gains Momentum
Launched this January, the Green Labs Program has quickly become part of the WashU sustainability culture. 200+ people attended the Green Labs launch party and over 40 labs have already joined the program, committing to make their lab spaces greener. More >>
Unique Approach to Waste Education
A staff member on the Housekeeping team on the South 40, Naila Smajic encounters a lot of misrouted waste. Rather than sending an angry email or turning a blind eye to the contamination, she found a more effective, higher impact way to educate her peers. More >>
WUGA Virtual Info Session
March 6, 7p - 8p (CST), on Zoom
Learn about the WashU Green Ambassador (WUGA) program from past and present WUGAs, how you can join the team, and what to expect from the summer and fall experience. More >>
Online Environmental Film Festival
The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is the world’s premier showcase of environmentally themed films. A selection of the 2020 program is now available online. Most films are free to stream. More >>
Solve Climate by 2030 in Missouri
March 7, 5p - 6p (CST), on Zoom
Join this digital teach-in co-hosted by WashU and UMSL to discuss solutions to move us towards "Solving Climate by 2030" with three Missouri climate leaders. More >>
Renewable Energy Careers Pannel
April 16, 5p - 6:30 p (CST), on Zoom
Join the WashU Climate Change Program for a discussion about careers in the renewable energy field with recent alumni including former interns Taylor Blevin & Sean Fallon. More >>
Apply to be a SEC Exec Member
The Student Environmental Council is looking to fill the roles of President and VP of Internal Operations for the 2020-21 school year. SEC convenes & connects green student groups and works closely with OOS. Apply here and here.
Become a WashU Green Ambassador
After participating in the Sustainability Leadership Retreat, WUGAs orient new students to sustainability behaviors during Bear Beginnings and beyond. Info session on April 7 and application deadline on April 12More>>
Join SISE 2020 on Climate & Resiliency
This year's Summer Institute on Sustainability & Energy theme is "Resiliency: Climate Change & the Power of Data". Fellows will engage with an energy mapping initiative and identify activism best-practices. Apply by May 30More>>
Work for Post-Landfill Action Network
PLAN is a 7-year-old organization with 11 staff members across 4 states; and the average age is 24 years old. In addition to their internships and fellowships, PLAN is hiring a Co-Executive Director and a Communications Director. More>>
Participate in the 2020 U.S. Census
Despite campus closures, the Census Bureau is proceeding as if students are still at their campus (either on- or off-campus) residences, NOT at whatever residence they’ve relocated to. Everyone's participation is vital. More>>
Attend the Online Sunrise School
An online community to build the skills and power needed to confront the crises we currently face. Upcoming crash course topics include "Green New Deal & Coronavirus", and "Shifting Your Organizing During Corona". More>>
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