Creating Sustainable Change
The Student Sustainability Center (SSC) is a collaborative space for student-led initiatives that foster equity, environmental vitality, and economic well-being in the present and future. Through our efforts, we help students develop the skills, strategies, and networks necessary to work towards their vision of society.
Contact Us
Office and venue hours may vary.
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
541-346-8321
uossc@uoregon.edu
1395 University of Oregon 005 EMU
Eugene OR 97403
More Than Just Recycling
Sustainability encompasses a lot of topics beyond what you might automatically think about. We work on solutions to issues like food security, social justice, and yes, waste reduction. Our goal at the Student Sustainability Center is to connect you to all the ways you can help create a more sustainable UO, Eugene, and world. So how do you want to get involved?
Grove Community Garden
In partnership with the Urban Farm, the Grove Garden offers 24 plots, a free seed library, and volunteer opportunities. It helps address food insecurity and educates about the importance of pollinators.
Waste Reduction
The waste reduction and reusables effort aims to reduce waste on campus. Our programs provide reusable water bottles, mugs, and silverware. We also host educational opportunities to fix broken objects.
Food Security
Studies suggest as many as half of U.S. college students experience food insecurity while in school. In an effort to reduce this educational barrier, the SSC provides free produce markets, help with SNAP enrollment, and more.
Social and Cultural Equity
Sustainability goes beyond just being green. Social and cultural equity is a vital part of a holistically sustainable society. The Student Sustainability Center advances this cause by focusing on social justice and equity.
Student Organizations
Pursue passion projects with the help of leaders in sustainability, get funding, spread the word through journalism, involve your fraternity or sorority, and more with these student organizations.
Events
The Student Sustainability Center hosts events to connect students with resources and opportunities. From the Sustainability Fair to Earth Week and Transportation Day, join us here.
Upcoming Events
Hear micro-presentations from various UO staff, student groups, and faculty members, talking about what they are doing to make our university more sustainable. The winter 2021 subjects and speakers are:
Sustainable Business Minor, Michael Russo, Lundquist Professor of Sustainable Management, and Ryan Cabinte, program manager for Center for Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainability Data Dashboard, Steve Mital and Cimmeron Gillespie, Office of Sustainability
Current Research, Emily Eliza Scott, Assistant Professor of Art History and Environmental Studies
Global Leadership Challenge, Grace Honeywell, Global Engagement Program Coordinator
Envision magazine, Ceili Cornelius
Each presentation will be about five minutes long and include a short time for questions from the audience. After the presentations, attendees will have the chance to chat with the speakers in breakout rooms.
RSVP here. The organizer will follow-up with a Zoom link and a calendar invitation (if requested).