Donations from tenth annual Move-Out event have surprising second lives
As students moved out of residence halls this year, the UCCS Office of Sustainability was busy giving gently-used items a second home – and even a chance to save lives. (More)
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UCCS earns STARS Gold Sustainability Ranking for record third time
For the third cycle in a row, UCCS has been awarded a Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements. The Gold rating makes UCCS one of the four most sustainable higher education institutions in Colorado. (More)
Photo Feature: UCCS fulfills COS150 Tree Planting Challenge
More than fifty students, alumni and friends of the university gathered on campus on April 24 and May 1 to plant trees, fulfilling UCCS’ commitment to the COS150 Tree Planting Challenge. (More)
Earth Month: Volunteers clear debris from UCCS’ adopted waterway
Volunteers cleared UCCS’ adopted waterway of more than 37 bags of trash, including a car bumper and a gutter. (More)
Celebrate Earth Day: Volunteer for UCCS’ 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)
11 easy ways to celebrate Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day’s 51st anniversary on April 22, see simple ways to honor the Earth – and even change your lifestyle for the better. (More)
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)
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)