{"id":163279,"date":"2025-04-07T11:17:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T17:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=163279"},"modified":"2025-04-07T11:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T17:18:26","slug":"uccs-sustainability-summit-returns-with-a-focus-on-our-power-our-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=163279","title":{"rendered":"UCCS Sustainability Summit returns with a focus on \u201cOur Power, Our Planet\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Office of Sustainability will host its 8th Annual Sustainability Summit<\/a> on Friday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Berger Hall, celebrating Earth Day and uniting campus and community efforts toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This year\u2019s Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet<\/a>,” invites attendees to reflect on the role of collective action in shaping a more sustainable future. The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summit features a full day of interactive programming, including networking opportunities, academic presentations, panel discussions, a sustainability-themed art contest, and a community resource fair. The day begins with coffee and pastries at the Sustainability Resource Fair, where participants can explore local initiatives and connect with UCCS and Colorado Springs leaders committed to sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhether you\u2019re just beginning your sustainability journey or have been involved for years, the Summit offers something for everyone,\u201d said MJ Johnson, Assistant Director of Sustainability. \u201cIt\u2019s a day to learn, be inspired, and celebrate what\u2019s possible when we work together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Summit schedule includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n