For Students
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Learn more about joining Beyond Green, a commitment to do at least one new action in each category (conservation, economic equality, and civic engagement). Learn More »
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Seniors: join your classmates in a pledge to consider the social and environmental consequences of your careers. By taking the Graduation Pledge, you define for yourself what it means to be socially and environmentally responsible. There is not obligation to turn down jobs... the graduation pledge is simply a way for you to ensure that your job represents more than a paycheck. Learn More »
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Learn more about student groups working on sustainability-related issues. From the Solar Decathlon to the GREEN Club, and from Net Impact to Global Water Brigades, there are numerous ways for you to find peers with similar interests. Learn More »
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The Office of Sustainability is happy to offer a limited amount of financial assistance to students who are members of registered on-campus organizations who wish to partner with one or more other such organizations. The funds will be available to those who have planned events or other initiatives which they can attest will promote a culture of sustainability at Santa Clara University. Learn More »
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SCU undergraduates mentor local high school teams as they enhance (or start) sustainability programs at their schools. Learn More »
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Learn about programs to divert waste sent to the landfill during campus move out. Learn More »
For Faculty and Staff
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Tips to incorporate sustainability into your workplace. Learn More »
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Learn more about joining Beyond Green, a commitment to do at least one new action in each category (conservation, economic equality, and civic engagement). Learn More »
Information about sustainability at SCU
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The Santa Clara University Sustainability Assessment, completed by SCU undergraduates working with the University sustainability program, was designed to assemble baseline data regarding University fuel use, water consumption, waste production, and use of toxic chemicals. Learn More »
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Santa Clara University is dedicated to improving the environmental sustainability of our community. We are using a combination of Environmental Stewardship, Education, and Service to achieve this goal. Learn More »
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Learn more about the individuals in our campus community leading the way to a more sustainable SCU!
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Get Involved! Interested in sustainability?
Here's how to learn more and get involved at SCU.
Sustainability Resources Beyond SCU | | Events:
- Focus the Nation
Promotional material from SCU's Focus the Nation Events (1/29 to 1/31 2008). Organizations:
- AASHE
 The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is a membership-based association of US and Canadian universities working to advance sustainability in higher education.
Sign up to receive the AASHE-Bulletin, a weekly compilation of jobs, conferences, campus initiatives, publications and academic programs related to campus sustainability. AASHE's website has many campus sustainability resources for administrators, faculty, staff and students.
SCU is a member; to access the members-only resources create a username and password on their Member Login page. - Acterra
In an age of electronic communications, cars and cubicles, it is easy to feel disconnected from community and nature. That’s why Acterra offers innumerable opportunities to interact with our local ecosystems — and with each other. Acterra coordinates large-scale habitat restoration efforts in the foothills and watersheds of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Other Acterra programs: Library & Resource Center, Youth Earth Stewards, Green@Home, Be The Change, Green Teams, Business Environmental Awards, Cool-It, EcoAdvocate & EcoCalendar
- David Suzuki Foundation
- Ideal Bite
- Sustainable Endowments Institute
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