Alumnus Spotlight: Harry Hadland ’15
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of interviewing alumnus...
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Beginning City Cycling with Tacos and Coffee: March 21
St. Edward’s University alumnus, Benji Fitten ’19, previously featured on our newsletter, is...
Student Spotlight: Stella Cunningham ’21
A week or so ago I had the pleasure of meeting...
Alumni Spotlight: Myrka Moreno ’19
This week, Lorna Probasco ‘20, interviewed recent graduate Myrka Moreno 19’...
Chocolate might become an obsolete Valentine’s tradition
Chocolate – the ideal valentines day gift, paired with a few...
Meet our new Tree Campus USA intern Paloma Ridge ’21
The Office of Sustainability welcomes our newest Tree Campus USA intern...
Add a Little Green to Your Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air- the humid, warm, sticky air. With...
Elections In Texas: How to Prep and Cast Your Vote
The next big voting day in Texas is right around the...
Hilltop Highlight: Henry Gillespie ’20
For this student spotlight, Lorna Probasco ’20 spoke with Global Studies major,...
Alumni Spotlight: Sam Griffith ’19
Last week we checked in with Samuel Griffith, who graduated in...
St. Edward’s Receives Tree Campus USA 2019 Recognition
On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, St. Edward’s University was honored with 2019 Tree Campus...
Internship Opportunity: Tree Campus USA Intern for Spring 2020
About The Office of Sustainability seeks an undergraduate student intern to...
Alumni Spotlight: Benji Fitten ’19
Benji Fitten ‘19, a Political Science alumnus, spoke with the Office...
Internship Opportunity: Office of Sustainability
We’re hiring! The Office of Sustainability is seeking a Sustainability Digital...
Tips for a Green Holiday Season
Every holiday season, it’s commonplace that many of us feel the...
What do you do with broken Christmas lights?
If you already decorated for the Christmas season you may have...
Meet the new sustainability team member: Hayley Wood
Hayley Wood is a new, yet familiar face joining the President’s...
St. Edward’s makes progress on greenhouse gas report
Making sense of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Results By Andi Utter ’20...
Updated Campus Sustainability Map
Here is the latest version of the sustainability campus map, including...
Students take home prizes and internships at Texas Society for Ecological Restoration conference
The Texas Society for Ecological Restoration held its 24th Annual Conference...
A Time to be Thankful and Not as Wasteful
The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and we’re entering a...
Students live green and clean up Blunn Creek
This past Saturday, student employees from Ragsdale Center and Students for...
Nov. 12 – Celebrate Texas Arbor Month
Do it for the trees, those Texas trees. Texas Arbor Day...
Mary Knothe ’19 is spreading sustainability
Mary Knothe ’19, an Environmental Science and Policy alumna, spoke with Office...
Call for student posters: Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) is thrilled to...
Camila Rojas ’19 on her published research and life after SEU
Camila Rojas’ 19, an Environmental Science and Policy alumna, recently had...
Mischief Night: Last minute sustainable costumes
Picture this. It’s 8PM and you’re on the couch watching Netflix...
Applications open: Hook Wild Basin Creative Research Fellowship
Students! Are you interested in creating and working on research or...
Touching base with Grace DeLucia ’19
For this Alumni Spotlight, Lorna Probasco ’20 sat down and spoke with...
Meet Lorna Probasco ’20 – Sustainability Digital Media Intern
Hello, my name is Lorna Marie Probasco ’20 and I am...
New Sustainability Office intern Julia Kudrick ’22 says hello
I am so excited to have been given the Digital Media...
Career Opportunity: Food Donation Program Specialist with Harris County Public Health
Harris County Public Health is seeking a Food Donation Program Specialist...
Paid internship opportunity: Democracy and Clean Energy with the Sierra Club
The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club is seeking a...
Study abroad and air mile footprint by the numbers
Andi Utter ’20 is the Greenhouse Gas Analyst Intern for the...
Try your hand at this recycling game
The next time you need a break, try playing the Austin Recycles game from...
Dr. Beck talks Climate Change Policy with Fortune
Fortune magazine asked Dr. Peter Beck, professor of Environmental Science and Policy,...
Panel and Networking: Careers with the City of Austin
Career and Professional Development is excited to partner with the City...
Applications open: Student Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet
17th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People,...
Free event: Austin Wildlife Watch photo tagging training
Wild Basin is a partner in an exciting city-wide project and...
Andi Utter ’20 on her experience at the Climate Strike Rally
As an intern of the Office of Sustainability, and as a...
Careers in Environmental Science and Sustainability Night
Career and Professional Development will kick off the 2019-2020 Careers in...
Andi Utter ’20 and Ricardo Vivas ’20 PARK mini golf downtown
Andi Utter ’20 and Ricardo Vivas ’20 spent Friday morning creating...
Internship opportunity: Austin EcoNetwork Social Media Intern
The Austin EcoNetwork (AEN) is an environmental news site based in Austin, dedicated...
Meet our Greenhouse Gas Analyst Intern Andi Utter ’20
Andi Utter ’20 joined the Office of Sustainability as the Greenhouse...
Register now for the Challenge Studio Information Session
Registration is open for an information session on the City of Austin’s...
Submit your climate change story
EarthBeat, a project from the National Catholic Reporter is seeking reader-submitted stories with...
Speaker Series: Birds, Birding, and Conservation in Guatemala with Rob Cahill
Although less frequently visited by birders than other Central American countries,...
Internship opportunity: Urban Roots Food and Leadership Fellowship
What is Urban Roots and what do they do? Urban Roots...
Make your move in green
If you’re headed to campus this week, take advantage of these...
Application open for Changemaker Challenge for Young Visionaries
T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and nonprofit partner Ashoka are teaming up again this...
Discounted CapMetro Passes Available for Purchase
Did you know that you can purchase CapMetro bus passes for...
Internship opportunity: Colorado River Alliance Education Program
The Colorado River Alliance is seeking education interns for the Fall 2019 semester....
Johnson’s Backyard Garden CSA boxes are coming to campus
Beginning August 30th, Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG) will deliver their small...
Internship opportunity: Austin Circular Economy Program
Austin Resource Recovery is hiring marketing and programming interns. Work for...
Gwendolyn Bailey ’12 recognized for her PhD research
Gwendolyn Bailey ’12, PSM ’15 was recognized in the past year...
Internship opportunity: It’s Time Texas
It’s Time Texas is a team of dreamers and doers bound by...
Put your Koozie collection to work
If you’re like me, you have a stack of Koozies at...
Internship opportunity: Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability is hiring a Digital Media Intern for...
Internship opportunity: Wild Basin Creative Research Center
Wild Basin Creative Research Center has several fall internships open: Outreach...
Indoor plants that clean your air
Plants can improve your mood, boost productivity, and bring warmth to your...
Olivia Rome ’20 reflects on her internship experience
This summer I have been given the opportunity to work for...
Can Texas follow in France’s footsteps in their transition to renewable energy?
This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
Austin Fast Start: Mobility Innovation applications open
Do you have an idea to improve Austin’s transportation system and...
Natural gas has a formidable opponent in nuclear energy
This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
Career opportunity: Waller Creek Conservancy seeks COO
Waller Creek Conservancy (WCC) seeks an experienced COO. The COO will...
Ways to make your office more sustainable
Helping your office become more sustainable does not have to be...
Do you know your ecological footprint?
How many planets does it take to support your lifestyle? Humanity...
Internship opportunity: Texan by Nature
Texan by Nature, a new brand of Texas conservation founded by...
Four of the coolest nature spots in El Paso, Texas
Growing up in El Paso, Texas I have always loved being...
Introducing the Sustainable Office Checklist
The Office of Sustainability has compiled the Sustainable Office Checklist to...
Help shape the future of transit on Congress Avenue
Project Connect is the long-term, high capacity rapid transit plan for the...
Sustainability at home in Angers, France
his blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
Live like an environmentalist in Austin
Switch up your routine and keep a low carbon footprint by...
Career Opportunity: Full time roles with Keep Austin Beautiful
Keep Austin Beautiful is hiring two full time roles, Community Engagement...
Drinking for biodiversity
This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
St. Edward’s University partners with Spicewood Ranch for research
Spicewood Ranch owner Chris Harte has dedicated the past three decades...
Plastic free July is here
This month is Plastic Free July. Even if you aren’t fully participating,...
How to recycle ink cartridges and toner
Need to recycle your ink cartridges or toners? Recycle them at the store you purchased them from or...
5 thrift store hacks to get the perfect outfit
Thrift shops are a great way to save money and help...
Student researchers launch weather balloons and careers
Every summer, you can find student researchers hard at work on...
Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program
Even though it’s summer, it’s never too early to start thinking...
Sidewalks – the sustainable way to travel
This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
Paul Finch ’21 uncovers the secret life of wildlife
Do you ever wonder what the animals in your favorite hiking...
OIT adds electric cart to their lineup
Beep, beep! The next time the Office of Information Technology (OIT)...
Angers vs. Austin: Comparing the Farmer’s Markets
This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
Career Opportunity: Solar Austin hiring Communications & Event Coordinator
Solar Austin is a mostly volunteer-run organization but is looking for...
Career Opportunity: Executive Director at 350 Austin
350 Austin is seeking a part-time Executive Director to help expand and...
Six simple ways to reduce your plastic footprint
Behind every aspiring environmentalist is the “4 -R” Rule! Reduce, refuse,...
Mia Carameros ’13 paints plants in a fresh way
Mia Carameros ’13 has had a busy year. Last fall, she...
Internship opportunity: EcoNetwork Environmental Research Intern
Austin EcoNetwork, an environmental news site, is seeking an Environmental Research...
You’re invited: Artist in Residence Reception at Wild Basin
Join Wild Basin in celebrating talented local artist, Bethany Johnson, as...
Andi Utter ’20 on traveling abroad, sustainability, and living with no regrets
Hola! Dumelang! Habari gani? I just gave greetings in the three...
Career Opportunity: AmeriCorps VISTA Environmental Program Coordinator
Foundation Communities is looking for an energetic, sustainability-minded person to commit...
Plan your visit to Wild Basin Creative Research Center
Less than 10 miles away from St. Edward’s campus, lies Wild Basin...
Paid internship opportunity: Movability & Downtown Austin Alliance Communications and Outreach Intern
Movability Austin is seeking a Communications and Outreach Intern for Fall...
The Breakdown: A Comparison of Plastic Degradation by Rhodococcus rhodochrous and Penicillium chrysogenum
Plastic waste is a growing concern all around the world. Accumulation...
Paid Internship Opportunity: Communications & Marketing Intern with Austin Resource Recovery
Austin Resource Recovery is hiring one full-time communications and marketing intern...
BEElieve it! Bees arrive on campus
After a 250 mile journey south, two colonies of Italian bees...
Applications open: Wild Basin Artist in Residence
Wild Basin is now accepting applications for the Fall 2019 and...
Andi Utter ’20 ENSP earns Critical Language Scholarship, will study in Tanzania
Andi Utter ’20 has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship, sponsored...