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Sustainability and U

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Welcome

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Modeling

Operational Improvements

Energy Efficiency

Education and Outreach

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Sustainability at the University of Minnesota is a continuous effort integrating environmental, social and economic goals through design, planning and operational organization. The University of Minnesota is committed to incorporating sustainability into its teaching, research and outreach and the operations that support them.

 

Sustainability Links

University of Minnesota Crookston

University of Minnesota Duluth

University of Minnesota Morris

University Dining Services

Parking and Transportation Services

Printing Services

Institute on the Environment

University Recycling

ReUse Center

Asset Recovery Computer Recycling

Sustainability Minor

 

News and Happenings

Sustainabiilty Goals Open Forums
For the past year, University faculty, staff and students from all campuses have been working to develop goals and measures to implement the Regents’ Policy on Sustainability and Energy Efficiency.

Preliminary Sustainability goals and measures have now been drafted. The University Sustainability Goals and Outcomes Committee is hosting five open forums to gather input regarding the goals. The forums will include a brief presentation about the proposed goals and outcomes followed by open dialogue and discussion. The Open Forum schedule is listed below.

Morris
Monday April 20, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Prairie Lounge, Student Center

Crookston
Friday April 24, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Youngquist Auditorium

Minneapolis Campus
Monday April 27, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
3-100 Mayo

St. Paul Campus
Tuesday April 28, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
105 Cargill

Duluth
Wednesday April 29, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Weber Music Hall


Review the goals!

Review the proposed goals, measures and strategies proposed by the Sustainability Goals and Outcomes Committee. And then, submit your comments and suggestions.

Proposed Sustainability Goals

Sustainability Goals and Outcomes Committee presentation

Sustainability Committee Organizational Structure

University of Minnesota Board of Regents Policy Sustainability and Energy Efficiency



Publications

Sustainability and U
2008 Edition

(.pdf file 11.4k)

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 22
A Sense of Wonder: Earth Day Film Screening
Bell Museum of Natural History

Spring Jam Environmental Awareness Fair
Northrop Plaza

Spring Jam Earth Day Park Clean Up
Van Cleve Park & College Park

Thursday, April 23
Beautiful U Day

The Next Industrial Revolution: William McDonough, Michael Braungart and the Birth of the Sustainable Economy
Bell Museum of Natural History

 
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