News

Outside Press

Focus the Nation 2011

• Catholic Sentinel | Topic: Clean energy
• The botany of desire... for Michael Pollan

Focus the Nation 2008

• The Oregonian | Global warming conference attracts Portlanders of all ages
• Focus the Nation Event Schedule

Campus Notoriety

• Message to the UP community from Fr. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. 2017
• UP Named Champion of Sustainability

• UP named one of America's "Green Colleges" by The Princeton Review

The Beacon

Exploring Issues

• 2019 - OPINION: The visibility of sustainability at UP
  • 2018 - Students voice concerns about sustainability on campus
  • 2016 - Sustainability on Campus
  • 2014 - UP must not lose sight of sustainability
• 2019 - Where does our food go when we throw it away?
  • 2015 - Where does UP get its food?
• 2019 Global Climate Strike
  • 2019 - UP community joins millions around the world for Global Climate Strike
  • 2019 - Students and professors set to march during Global Climate Strike
• 2019 - What's UP with Natalie: College Ecology Club raises environmental awareness on campus
• 2019 - Opinion: Can someone please tell me what Eco Action Is?
• 2015 - Why UP should divest from fossil fuels
  • 2015 - Divestment campaign coming to UP

Sustainable Behavior

• 2020 - 10 ways to reduce your carbon footprint
• 2020 - STAFF OPINION: News flash, your metal straw won’t save the turtles
• 2018 - 10 ways you can combat climate change Think you are living a green life? Think Again
• 2016 - Students explore eating habits in 'The Science of a Sustainable Gourmet'

Campus Events

• 2020 - Hawai'i Club focuses on sustainability for Diversity Dialogues event
• 2018 - Pilot Market event to celebrate Earth Day early will be held Friday
• 2018 - Sustainability Town Hall set for Thursday
• 2017 - Fixit UP repair event to be held Saturday
• 2010 - Water conference makes a splash

Campus Initiatives

• 2020 - Dorm composting program returns to campus
  • 2018 - Physical Plant won't fund student composting program
  • 2017 - Student leaders worry for the future of dorm composting program
• 2019 - Sustainability and Innovation Ambassadors help bring reusable bags to Mack's Market
• 2019 - Espresso UP makes environmentally friendly changes
• 2016 - Bon Appetit to offer reusable to-go containers after Labor Day
  • 2016 - Bon Appetit Eco-Takeout system had a bumpy launch
• 2016 - SLUG recalls its roots as it plans for garden’s redesign
• 2016 - Friday Night (No) Lights: College Ecology Club works to save energy

 

 

 

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