Earth Month: Volunteer to clean UCCS’ adopted waterway
On Friday, Apr. 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., members of the UCCS campus community are invited to the eighth annual Clean the Stream event. (More)
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Earth Month: UCCS accepts Colorado Springs tree-planting challenge
Partnerships and grants across the city – as well as student and alumni efforts – are making the university’s effort to increase its tree canopy possible. (More)
Earth Month: Students can earn scholarships for sustainability
In the weeks leading up to Earth Day on Apr. 22, Mother Earth is giving a little green back to UCCS students in the form of PIPs scholarships. (More)
Grain School returns to UCCS in April event
Grain School 2021 focuses on taking the time with heritage grains to learn, experiment, diversify, collaborate, and celebrate. (More)
Strengthen UCCS’ sustainability legacy with a Green Action Fund proposal
Students, faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals for sustainable projects by March 26. (More)
2020: The Year in Review
There is no simple way to sum up 2020 – but the top stories and most memorable photos from the last year paint a picture of resilience, perseverance and hope at UCCS. (More)
Four ways to engage with the 2030 Sustainability Strategic Plan
As the UCCS Sustainability Strategic Plan 2020 sunsets this year, the Sustainability Committee seeks feedback on the draft 2030 Sustainability Strategic Plan. (More)
UCCS ranks high in nationwide sustainability accolades
For the third consecutive year, UCCS is one of the nation’s most sustainable higher education institutions. For the first time, it’s ranked the second most sustainable higher education institution in Colorado. (More)
Creek Week volunteers clear debris from UCCS’ adopted waterway
Volunteers cleared UCCS’ adopted waterway of more than 25 bags of trash, helping to prevent urban flooding and contributing to the state’s largest watershed cleanup initiative. (More)
Take steps, earn prizes during Walktober
Walking, hiking and exploring nature can now earn students points – and prizes – through the Walking for PIPs Challenge this October. (More)