Atlanta is one of the largest municipalities on one of the smallest watersheds in the nation. We are a region of droughts and floods, coupled with old sewer infrastructure and high water rates. Going forward, efforts to use water more consciously will require commitment from students, faculty, staff, visitors and others – and that commitment will make a difference locally for years to come.
On February 5th at 7 pm, join ECAST and the Career Center in Callaway C101 to prepare for Green Networking Night! Learn how to build your professional network for a successful career related to sustainability and the environment. All Emory students are encouraged to attend, regardless of major or school affiliation!
The WaterHub at Emory University is an award-winning water reclamation facility that is the first of its kind in the nation. All public tours of the facility are led by trained Emory undergraduate and graduate students. Sign up for this tour here.
Come volunteer in the Clairmont Educational Garden (located on Clairmont campus) to cultivate food and community on Emory’s campus! The Educational Gardens on campus are maintained by teams of Emory community members and are located all over campus. Anyone is welcome to volunteer, and no experience is necessary. If you would like to join a team or … Continue Reading →
Thursday, February 13th is Emory's 12th Annual Green Networking Night, a festive evening planned for Emory and Oxford College undergrad and graduate students to meet numerous inspiring “green” alumni and friends who make an impact in unique professional roles within the environmental/sustainability sector. Who can attend? Emory students from any year, major, or discipline with an interest … Continue Reading →
On February 27th, come learn more about planning sustainable events at Emory!
Join Earth Hour 2020 on Saturday, March 28, 2020, 8:30 PM your local time! HELP PLACE THE SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE - THE WORLD IS WATCHING. Started by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment, engaging millions … Continue Reading →
Emory Climate Talks is pleased to announce a webinar series starting this month. In times of uncertainty, creating community around shared issues is vital to our academic work. We are committed to bringing together experts in various fields to share their experience working and studying in the field of climate change and sustainability. As we have … Continue Reading →
April 1 is Census Day, a key reference date for the 2020 Census. Households should have received information about completing the Census by mail in March. When completing the Census, you will include everyone living in your home on April 1, 2020. Students who were residents at Emory before transitioning to remote learning, should still … Continue Reading →
Start your #AtHomeActivism tonight! The @AtlantaAudubonSociety wants to make Atlanta a bird friendly city with Lights Out Atlanta--a voluntary effort designed to make Atlanta safer for our resident and migratory birds. Small steps at home make a huge difference for birds traveling at this time. Modeled after similar successful programs in New York City, Chicago, … Continue Reading →
Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) hires undergraduates, graduate students, Federal Work-Study (FWS) students and Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) program participants as paid interns. Interns support research, program and project implementation and outreach in the areas of energy, water, waste, green building and other sustainability initiatives. This Summer, OSI is looking to hire: A Communications … Continue Reading →
