Category: Past Events

Join us at the UF Campus Earth Week Panel to hear how people in Gainesville are finding local solutions to looming environmental problems!

As Part Of UF Campus Earth Week…  Join Office of Sustainability and the Thompson Earth Systems Institute for the next Green & Clean on Saturday, April 9th as part of UF Campus Earth Week 2022! We need YOUR help to make this the biggest clean-up and invasive species removal of the year at UF! We […]

The Student Conversations event series returns on March 28th at 5:00 pm EST. The event will highlight everything students might be curious about when it comes to academics within the ongoing UF Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0!

Sustainability-in-Action Showcase The Office of Sustainability and Thompson Earth Systems Institute will host the Sustainability-in-Action Showcase to kick off UF Campus Earth Week on Wednesday, April 6 from 10 am – 2 pm in the Reitz Union breezeway/tabling area. This tabling event will provide visitors like you with the opportunity to learn more about sustainability […]

UF faculty & staff, would you like a better understanding of the UF CAP and how your role at UF can have an impact? The Office of Sustainability is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn to help faculty & staff learn more about the ongoing UF CAP 2.0 process. On Thursday, January 27th join us on Zoom from 12-1pm to find out what’s going on with climate action around UF and share your thoughts!

UF Faculty & Staff Invited to Engage with Climate Action Since the launch of the process to revise & update the UF Climate Action Plan (CAP) in early 2021, the Office of Sustainability has been hosting a variety of presentation formats to engage with the UF community about climate action efforts at UF. As this work continues, […]

Provide Feedback on the Draft UF Climate Action Plan Since the launch of the process to revise & update the UF Climate Action Plan in early 2021, the six CAP Working Groups (made up of staff, faculty, and students from across campus) have been working with the Office of Sustainability to focus on several core […]

Join us for the next Student Conversations event on April 8th, 5-6pm. In celebration of our natural planet and Earth Day activities, this student-led conversation will focus on the many potential careers available to students interested in working in the field of sustainability. Tune in to hear from former UF Office of Sustainability interns (+ […]

Please join us on April 1 at 6pm for the final piece in the 3 part “Sustainability Into Practice” series, hosted by UF’s Office of Sustainability and Bob Graham Center for Public Service, in partnership with the Florida Climate Institute and UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute. Throughout this series, we’ve heard from local and national […]

Please join us for the second in a three-part series this spring hosted by UF’s Office of Sustainability and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, in partnership with the Florida Climate Institute and UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute. Sustainability means looking at the issues facing our world with a new lens – one that […]

Climate Change, Race and Housing Please join us for the first in a three-part series this spring hosted by UF’s Office of Sustainability and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, in partnership with the Florida Climate Institute. Sustainability means looking at the issues and problems facing our world with a new perspective – one […]

As part of the University of Florida Office of Sustainability’s work to continue the process of revising the UF Climate Action Plan, we would like to hear from the campus community through a virtual listening session via Zoom. Following the listening session hosted in February of 2020, this will be another opportunity for members of […]

Due to recent developments surrounding COVID-19, UF Campus Earth Week events have been cancelled or postponed indefinitely. For more information about these changes, please click here. If you or your organization have signed up to volunteer, you will receive an e-mail from the UF Office of Sustainability soon. As part of 2020 Campus Earth Week: […]

Due to recent developments surrounding COVID-19, UF Campus Earth Week events have been cancelled or postponed indefinitely. For more information about these changes, please click here. If your organization has submitted a tabling application, you will receive an e-mail from the UF Office of Sustainability soon. As part of UF Campus Earth Week 2020: This […]

Due to recent developments surrounding COVID-19, UF Campus Earth Week events have been cancelled or postponed indefinitely. For more information about these changes, please click here. Celebrate Campus Earth Week with Sustainable UF from April 6th to April 11th! This annual celebration is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to engage with sustainability events […]

The University of Florida Office of Sustainability is beginning the process of revising the UF Climate Action Plan and would like to hear from the campus community. On Wednesday, February 19, 6-7:30pm, in the Rion Ballroom East, there will be interactive listening session to allow for members of the campus community to learn more about […]

Join Sustainable UF and UF TAPS for Bike to Campus Day on Tuesday, March 31, 7:30-11AM. We’ll be set up on the Plaza of the Americas to welcome bike commuters with a free breakfast and information about bike programming on campus. Look for the tent with the bike racks next to it for a convenient […]

About the Event: The 2019 Sustainable Transportation Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 9 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on the NE corner of the Reitz Union Lawn behind Marston Science Library and the Hub. Learn more about the sustainable transportation options on campus and in the community through interactive booths, eco-friendly vehicle […]

Please join Sustainable UF on Monday, April 1 at 6 pm in the University Auditorium for the Campus Earth Week Keynote Address featuring Julian Agyeman, expert and thought leader whose research centers on the concept of Just Sustainabilities. Julian Agyeman Ph.D. FRSA FRGS is a Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University, and an […]

Saturday, April 6 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 4 Locations (Read more below) This is not your average Green & Clean event! For the inaugural Cleanupalooza as part of Campus Earth Week 2019, we will be hosting clean-ups at FOUR natural areas around campus – Lake Alice & University Gardens, Bartram-Carr Woods, McCarty Woods and […]

Sustainability Showcase This year’s Campus Earth Week will feature the Sustainability Showcase on Wednesday, April 3 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Reitz Union Breezeway tabling area. This event will feature a tabling expo, interactive displays, games, hands-on activities, and more! This event is free and open to all students, faculty and staff. Visit […]

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 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 […]

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 […]