Santa Clara University

In order to help SCU achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral by the end of 2015, the Transportation Services department has worked to bring a number of sustainable transportation options to campus. Read about Zipcar, Dero Zap, and more in this highlight of sustainable transportation at SCU. Read More »

A past Deputy General Counsel of the EPA and Professor of Law at the University of Vermont, Professor Tseming Yang brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in climate change and international environmental law to the law faculty at SCU. Read about how Yang got started in environmental law and about how he is helping to build the next generation of climate leaders on campus. Read More »

Nominate someone for the Sustainability Champions Award
May is Water Awareness Month
Saturday garden workday at the Forge
Life After SCU: Entertain on a budget
Movie night at the Forge
TOMS Style Your Sole
Bike to Work Day
Composting workshop at the Forge
Invasive Species in the Bay Area
California Water Policy-Who Gets What and Why Read More »

SCU is located just across the street from a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus stop. Hop on Bus 22 to head to downtown San Jose, and check out all the museums, theaters, and concerts this area has to offer. Read more about how, when, and where to catch Bus 22. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to transportation. REDUCE: pollution by trip-chaining | REUSE: books about reduce, reuse, recycle | RECYCLE: use a certified Green Car Wash | RESPECT: your health with the AIRNow Mobile App. Read More »

Santa Clara's Community Action Program (SCCAP) provides opportunities for over 400 students every quarter to volunteer in Bay Area communities, serving local people in need. Read more about how SCCAP models the Jesuit ideals of a service-oriented education and promotes the spirit of Broncos giving back. Read More »

The Leavey Challenge seeks to raise over $1 million for the Santa Clara Fund this year. The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation will donate $1 million to the Santa Clara Fund if at least 9,000 SCU undergraduate alumni make a donation of any amount. Read more about the challenge and learn how you can give back and leave a legacy at SCU. Read More »

Sustainability internship opportunity with City of Cupertino
The Forge Garden Showcase
Santa Clara University Community Day of Service
Forge movie night
Aquaponics workshop
Great American Litter Pick Up Day
Swap for Good donation collection and shop
Earth Day Festival
Malley Happy Hour for Earth Day
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Brown Bag Series: Organic Gardening 101
Solar Decathlon Groundbreaking event
Eco-Fashion and Art Show
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April is the National Month of Service, and to celebrate, student organizations and departments at SCU have planned a Broncos Giving Back week full of events and programs to raise awareness about local and national community programs. Read more about Broncos Giving Back and view the schedule of events. Read More »

Tips to take action: reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect, related to giving back. REDUCE: join a sustainability organization and work on a campaign like the water bottle ban | REUSE: returnable glass milk bottles and ice cream cones | RECYCLE: your hair with Locks of Love | RESPECT: adhere to and inform others of SCU smoking policies. Read More »