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Annual RecycleMania Competition 2017: UPCOMING EVENTS

RecycleMania is an annual 8-week recycling competition between universities, which runs February 5 – April 1 this year. Join thousands of college students across the nation  competing for the national recycling title, and help OSU beat UO! You can make it happen by recycling, composting and reducing your trash. 2017 Calendar Res. Hall Recycling Challenge: […]

EVENT: Climate Conversations

Do you remember learning about the fundamentals of climate science before coming to OSU? Unfortunately, the answer for many will be “No.” In a survey of roughly 1,500 middle and high school science teachers, only 75% said they talked about climate change in class, and the ones who did only touched on the subject for […]

NOW HIRING: Student Energy Tech position

The Sustainability Office is currently hiring for a student employee to assist with utility data requests and analyses.  Additionally, the position will help with the technical support and management of sustainability and energy efficiency projects, as well as help manage the OSU Solar Trailer.  This position has a great deal of flexibility, responsibility and fun in our […]

Annual RecycleMania Competition 2017 Kicked-Off!

RecycleMania is an annual 8-week recycling competition between universities, which runs February 5 – April 1 this year. Join thousands of college students across the nation competing for the national recycling title, and help OSU beat UO! You can make it happen by recycling, composting and reducing your trash. 2017 Calendar Res. Hall Recycling Challenge: […]

“MUG SHOTS” Coffee Giveaway

Come get your “Mug Shot” taken with your reusable coffee mug showing your commitment to reducing waste!  RecycleMania has begun. The Sustainability Office is putting on the 2nd annual “Mug Shot” Coffee Giveaway. BRING YOUR OWN MUG and we will see you there for free  fair trade coffee and cocoa! Stop by to learn about other […]

WAHASC Spotlight: Spokane, WA

The Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WAHASC) is coming up, February 16-17. This year, our friends Gonzaga University is hosting the conference in Spokane, WA. Here is a little information about the City of Spokane. The City of Spokane has taken great strides in adopting sustainable practices in its air, water, land, and energy policies. Read more […]

Learn how to do it yourself at the Winter Repair Fair

Want to try your hand at a new skill? Need to fix one of your belongings that’s been out of commission? Come by the Winter Repair Fair on Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM in the OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th St.). Volunteers will teach you how to fix your broken items; attend […]