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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)
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)
Walking, hiking and exploring nature can now earn students points – and prizes – through the Walking for PIPs Challenge this October. (More)
The PIPs program encourages students to earn points for activities that support their wellbeing – earning rewards, including matching scholarships, along the way. (More)
Rugged and otherwise uneven terrain covered the front yard of UCCS Sustainability House, but that area is being transformed thanks to a gift from the Colorado Garden Foundation. (More)
Weekly hikes, random acts of kindness and thanks for a great boss: Communique celebrates 44 teams and individuals who received Clyde’s Kudos in June 2020. (More)
For Jade Gallagher, being a great UCCS student employee simply comes down to doing more. (More)
In 1970, the fledgling UCCS campus celebrated the nation’s first Earth Day with an “environmental teach-in” to educate Colorado Springs about local issues. 50 years later, UCCS continues its sustainable legacy. (More)
You may be thinking about ways to live a more sustainable, environmentally-conscious lifestyle. A new CU Skillsoft course can help you get started. (More)
UCCS students are invited to enter the President’s Sustainable Solutions Challenge, which will reward student teams with up to $3,000 in prize money for their innovations in the field of sustainability. (More)
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