Join us to kick off Earth Week by cleaning up our campus! The Campus Cleanup Crew student group is co-hosting a Mississippi River cleanup with the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Student Association. Meet at the Knoll Park (in front of Peik Hall, 159 Pillsbury Dr SE) at noon. We will start cleaning right away - bags, gloves, and all other supplies will be provided. We will meet back at the park at around 1:15-1:30pm for lunch and to hear more about the U's Stormwater program!
The U Market Services team received a sustainability award with the process of improvement surrounding the custodial Periodic Auto Replenishment (PAR) system! This was a national award given by University Logistics and Supply Chain Association (ULSCA)! Learn more:
Join us on Wednesday March, 29th, 2023 from 9-10am for a discussion on climate change, resilience, and water resources with Melissa Kenney! Learn more:
Hugh Reichert is the Custodial Training Manager for Facilities Management and has been in that position the past 7 years. He states that “every training has a sustainability component even if it is not outright or directly sustainability.” Learn more:
Jacob Bechtold is a senior studying Industrial and Systems Engineering with a passion for sustainability! When asked about sustainability he stated that he is “passionate about sustainability and making sure we have a world future generations can live in. Learn more:
Claire Abbott is a Freshman double majoring in Neuroscience and Ecology, Evolution and Behavior! The Sustainability Advocate position is a volunteer role for students to become zero waste experts and agents of sustainable change. Learn More:
Cathy Abene is the Principal Civil Engineer for the Energy Management Unit, part of the water utilities area. Her colleague, Lauren Wimler, also works in this division to manage the water, sewer, and stormwater utilities on campus. Learn More:
Join the Office of Sustainability on Monday, March 20th, 2023 from 4-5:30pm for an open house in the Mississippi Room, Coffman Memorial Union. Come review the results of the climate action planning process! Tell us what we missed or what resonates with you. Sign up for email updates for reminders!
Jay Amundson District Engineering Manager
Energy Management is a behind-the-scenes team at UMN that oversees the reliable, safe and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical and civil utilities systems on campus. They are at the forefront of design, bringing forth efficient use of energy and best practices with the different colleges/departments at the University. Learn more
Apply today for the Green Labs Program Student Assistant position! Learn more
Get rid of items you don't need with the ReUse, Pack & Give Back Program where students can donate things they no longer need to ReUse! ReUse will sort, sell, or dispose of them. Shop at the ReUse Program for the holidays! Great place to get sustainable gifts this holiday season! Learn more: