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Eco Representatives – Now Recruiting for Residence Halls

Are you a new student living in a residence hall? Are you interested in getting involved in sustainability at OSU? The Eco Representative program is a great way to promote sustainable practices and take on a leadership role in your dorm. Eco-Representatives (Eco-reps) are responsible for encouraging a culture of sustainability in the residence halls […]

Solar at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center

The North Willamette Research and Extension Center, the site of OSU’s newest solar array, has been successfully using the produced energy for more than 5 months now. The solar array is part of a larger OSU initiative to utilize alternative energy at its facilities. This installation, on the NWREC’s 160 acre farm across from Charbonneau and […]

Conservation and Wildlife at Oregon State

The National Wildlife Federation recently highlighted Oregon State in an article about the University’s commitment to conservation and wildlife. Kristy Jones, the manager of campus climate education and action in National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology program, had this to say about OSU’s accomplishments. “Oregon State University in Corvallis is committed to conservation and wildlife both on and off […]

New course offering: Social Dimensions of Sustainability

A new online course will be offered during Fall 2014 for students in natural resources, environmental sciences, social sciences, and students interested in the Sustainability Double-Degree. Beginning with a discussion on the importance of a social science perspective for study of sustainability issues, the course will compliment the ecological aspects of sustainability by exposing students […]

Eco-Representatives at Oregon State

The close of the 2013-2014 school year marks the end of the second Eco-Representative pilot program here at Oregon State. Eco-Representatives are a new trend popping up in colleges and universities all over the country to promote sustainable behaviors within residence halls. Eco-Representatives (Eco-reps) are responsible for advancing and institutionalizing a culture of sustainability in […]

College of Ag – Open SDD Program Advisor Position

The College of Agricultural Sciences is looking for a full time employee for their SDD Program Advisor position. The primary purpose of this position is to recruit for and advise Ecampus and campus-based students about the OSU Sustainability Double Degree (SDD) Program. This position requires knowledge of, commitment to, and participation in Oregon State University’s […]

Alternative Zero Week Trip Opportunity

Trip Basics: 2014 Alternative Break Trip – Zero Week, Monday June 16th to Friday June 20th Exploring Cultural Engagement, Policy Issues, & Community Wellbeing: Warm Springs, Oregon Trip Cost: $75  (includes 4 dinners & 1 lunch) The Details Discover various factors impacting cultural engagement, tribal policy and community well being in Warm Springs by exploring […]

OSU news research and communications feature solar arrays in recent article

Content adapted from OSU News & Research Communications, Mark Floyd OSU takes part in Oregon University System’s “Solar by Degrees” Program Oregon State University recently brought online the largest of it’s ground mounted solar electric arrays, covering 6 acres on the Corvallis campus.  In a Tuesday article from OSU News & Research Communications, the five […]

Earth Week Events!

OSU Earth Week is fast approaching and sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This year Earth Week takes place from April 20th-26th 2014. We have a long list of really fun and exciting events to check out. For more information visit: Our Facebook Page and The Earth Week Website New this year: Each day of the […]

OSU Sustainability Office Hiring for Three Student Worker Postions

Join the OSU Sustainability Office Team! The OSU Sustainability Office seeks outgoing and enthusiastic students to fill three different paid positions beginning in May 2014 and running through at least the 2015 school year. All positions are available to work study and non-work-study students. Applications are due midnight, April 27, 2014. Positions: Digital Media and Marketing […]