Sustainability Mission
Recognizing that institutions of higher learning have a responsibility to exercise leadership and create the future, UCCS actively pursues sustainability as a way to address the University's focus on increased student recruitment and retention, effective and efficient resource usage, and fiscal responsibility.
SEAS founders enjoy organic apple dish at Campus Sustainability Day.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less energy and last 10-13 times longer than standard light bulbs.
Member of Association for Advancement in Higher Education, AASHE
UCCS is a signatory to the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitmen
This website celebrates all of the sustainability efforts taking place on the UCCS campus with the recognition
that the university still has a long way to go on its sustainability journey.
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RecycleMania UCCS placed 41st overall and 17th among public institutions in its first time participation in RecycleMania, a nationwide recycling competition among more than 400 colleges and universities. UCCS initiated a comprehensive recycling program in 2007 with a two-year goal of recycling 26% of its waste. During the competition, UCCS achieved a 25% recycling rate. More... |
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UCCS students overwhelmingly approve solar fee 'Referendum #2: Solar Energy' passed with overwhelming support at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs during April 2008 campus elections. The student-initiated statute asked their peers to support a $5 fee per semester, to install solar panels on university buildings. This initiative is expected to generate more than $300,000 during its five-year duration. More than 76% voted in favor of the referendum. More... |
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Climate Commitment Chancellor Shockley-Zalabak signs American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. The entire CU System has signed this commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and aim for carbon neutrality. |
Archived Announcements |
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Creating a Culture of Sustainability Conference
May 28-30, 2008. Denver, CO. This conference will offer sustainability coordinators and those charged with organizing sustainability efforts across campus the skills to create a roadmap for promoting a culture of sustainability on campus. Join us to analyze models of success and discuss how to begin and evolve your sustainability initiatives. |
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Green City Summit 2
Jun 5, 2008. Colorado Springs, CO. The Green Cities Coalition will continue a citywide discussion on greening the Pikes Peak region. Our goal is to see at least 100 groups and individuals join a broad-based alliance around a climate action plan for Colorado Springs and the surrounding cities to adopt. |
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Virtual Energy Forums
Jun 10-11, 2008. Online. The Virtual Energy Forum is a two day online-only event. The event is focused on how leading companies can adopt better energy management practices to cut cost, while at the same time adopting clean energy alternatives -- presenting alternative energy technologies, policies, and best practices in a live, interactive environment. |
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ACPA Institute On Sustainability
Jun 11-14, 2008. Cambridge, MA. The ACPA Institute On Sustainability will bring together a diverse group of professionals who serve higher education and are committed to sustainability. Leading sustainability scholars and practitioners will discuss current trends, benchmark and promising practices, as well as afford participants with the opportunity to plan the beginning of or next institutional steps to their on-campus practice. |
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AASHE Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop
Jun 12-13, 2008. San Diego, CA. AASHE's Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership workshops are for faculty leaders of all disciplines who wish to develop curriculum change programs around sustainability on their campuses. |
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AASHE 2008: Working Together for Sustainability
Nov. 9-11, 2008. AASHE 2008 offers an exciting and unique opportunity for every sector of higher education in the United States & Canada to come together to demonstrate how colleges and universities can lead the way to a sustainable future. |
Past Events |
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