Sustainability
See what was discussed at the recent Sustainability Council listening session, from project updates to sustainable move-out coordination and more.
CU Â鶹ӰԺ has announced the construction of a 1.1 megawatt ground-mounted solar array on East Campus, which will offset 1.3% of the university's total annual electricity use. Completion of the project is expected by January 2026.
Vice Chancellor Andrew Mayock touches on how CU Â鶹ӰԺ is integrating sustainability into every aspect of university life. Feeling inspired? Don't miss the Campus Sustainability Summit April 22—23.
If you're feeling distressed or anxious about the impacts of climate change, here are a few coping strategies that may help.
At its April meeting, the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team welcomed Jane Zelikova and discussed Andrew Mayock’s onboarding, the sustainability landscape map, operational updates and upcoming events.
In March, the Department of Environmental Studies held its first Career in the Environment Fair for attendees to explore careers in environmental science, sustainability and conservation. The event featured the State of the Field Panel, and students had the chance to network with 18 organizations.- The Campus Sustainability Council recently discussed preparations for its campuswide listening session on April 11 and got sustainability project updates.
Sustainability Buffs are building with bricks made of algae, 3D-printing schools and more. Also in the latest issue of the Coloradan: the 100-year-old superfan Peggy Coppom, SpaceX astronaut Sarah Gillis, and an ode to the Dark Horse.
CU Athletics and the Environmental Center have received this year's GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge award in recognition of efforts to reduce and recycle waste generated during football games at Folsom Field.
At its February meeting, the campus Sustainability Leadership Team discussed planning for Vice Chancellor Andrew Mayock’s first three months at CU Â鶹ӰԺ, upcoming sustainability projects and an opportunity with the Carnegie Foundation.