UF marching band saves paper, money with new mobile app
By Christi-Anne Weatherly Intern & Contributing Writer This Saturday at the Florida vs. Georgia football game, all 365 members of the UF marching band will be marching to the beats of “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and other hits from the band Queen that they learned and rehearsed with a new mobile app […]
Harmonic Woods Clean Up this Sunday, Oct. 21!
Join Sustainable UF on campus this Sunday, October 21 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm as we host our Fall Green & Clean Event at Harmonic Woods/Lake Alice Conservation Area. This event is part of our Tree Campus USA efforts, and helps ensure that our campus conservation areas are kept clear of litter, recycling and […]
Sustainable Commuter Spotlight: Matthew Fuentes
By Christi-Anne Weatherly, Intern & Contributing Writer When fourth-year sociology major Matthew Fuentes first started at UF, he quickly realized that he needed a better way of getting around other than just walking. He considered getting a scooter or a bicycle, but the bike could be difficult to store and he didn’t want to have […]
Student Organizations Promoting Sustainability
By Will Walters, Intern & Contributing Writer Welcome Back Gators! It’s a new school year, which means there are new and fun ways to get involved. There are dozens of student and community organizations that promote sustainability on campus and beyond. Check out the three Student Organizations highlighted below or view the full list here. […]
Congratulations to the 2018 Recipients of the Champions for Change Awards
The following people and programs were selected in 2018 to receive Champions for Change awards for their significant contributions in the areas of Sustainability or Health & Well-Being. Sustainability: Marianne Schmink Marianne is the co-founder of the Community Weatherization Coalition, an organization that provides free energy audits to low-income residents in an effort to conserve […]
Submit your Artwork for the Sustainable Art Competition!
To celebrate UF Campus Earth Week, Sustainable UF is partnering with #UNLITTER to host a sustainable art competition to be displayed during the Sustainability Showcase on April 11th, from 10am to 2pm. This event has passed and sign-up is closed. Please visit our Upcoming Events page for other events with Sustainable UF.
Just a Few of the Sustainability-Related Courses Available Fall 2018!
Still looking for an elective to take next semester? Want to take an exciting class to learn more about sustainability? If so, check out our Fall 2018 sustainability course recommendations! No matter your major or interests, there’s a sustainability course that will enhance your education and have you excited for class. Are you interested in…? […]
Campus Earth Week 2018 Keynote Speaker: Paul Hawken
Please join Sustainable UF on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 6 pm in the University Auditorium for the Campus Earth Week Keynote Address featuring: Paul Hawken – Environmentalist & Executive Director of Project Drawdown Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist who has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship […]
Campus Earth Week 2018
Campus Earth Week 2018 Events & Activities Monday, April 9: Campus Earth Week Kick-Off – Keynote Speaking Event Featuring Paul Hawken Environmentalist & Executive Director of Project Drawdown University Auditorium, 6:00 pm – Doors open at 5:30 pm | Free and Open to the Public Tuesday, April 10: Gator Dining presents: Local Food Takeover Featuring a Plant […]
2018 RecycleMania Tournament
RecycleMania is a national competition that puts colleges and universities across the country head-to-head to see who can recycle the most. It is an opportunity for University of Florida to shine while encouraging and educating students,faculty and staff on the value of recycling! How can you be a part of RecycleMania at UF? Remember to […]