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Do Your Part
At DU, our success in building a just, sustainable future hinges on the passion of our students and collaboration with the larger community. Sustainability at DU is more than just a side project for our students — it's a set of goals and values that influence our educational approach, the design of our campus and our plans for the future of our community. Over the years we have shifted our approach so that it places social justice and the perspectives from traditionally underrepresented identities at the center of our work.
We believe that moving forward requires support from all angles, with our students leading to take action on new ideas, develop realistic, forward-thinking goals, and forge new connections. We invite the entire DU community to join us as we work to help reshape our planet and safeguard our future.
Our Students Lead the Way
Student Organizations
From solar power to pollinator gardens, to backpacking trips, to food recovery, our passionate students come together in clubs and organizations that work toward a healthier environment and a more sustainable society.
Opportunities
Each year brings a wealth of new opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to step up, take an active role, and make a difference for their local communities and the global environment. Bring your passion for change and let's get to work!
Campus and Community Events
Students, staff, faculty, and our neighbors in the community come together regularly to engage in activities and projects that promote or support sustainability. In the fall quarter, the Center for Sustainability hosts Sustain-O-Ween, a day of fun fall-themed sustainability workshops, activities and learning opportunities; winter quarter brings its cold-weather counterpart Sustain-a-Winter, another day filled with opportunities to learn and grow with the Center for Sustainability On our campus-wide Earth Day of DU-ing in the spring, faculty, staff, students, families, alumni, and friends partner with dozens of campus and community partners to complete community service projects designed to make Denver a more just and sustainable city. There's almost always some way to get involved in sustainability at DU.
Join the Sustainability Council
The Council is a body composed of students, staff and faculty of the University dedicated to guiding our progress toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Join the Council and help advocate for sustainable practices on campus and beyond alongside your peers in the community.
Work at the Center for Sustainability
The Center employs students to help plan and execute its sustainability programs around campus and in the community. Get involved and help plan for the future of our campus.
Join the Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee within the Undergraduate Student Government manages funding for sustainability projects and events in the DU community. Get involved with student government and discover your power to make a difference.
Join a Student Club
Our student body is always coming up with new ways to pursue your interests and hobbies, and if you're environmentally inclined or just want to learn about sustainability, joining a club can be a great way to meet like-minded people who can help you find your impact.
Conduct Sustainability Research
As a major research institution, DU is always at the forefront of discoveries that can change the world. As a student, you can apply for funding for research of your own design and contribute to the ever-growing body of knowledge that will shape our future.
Create a Class Project
Whether you're taking courses focused on sustainability or you want to integrate an environmental perspective into another class, starting a project can bring students together and help you create the educational experience that inspires you.