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March 13, 2020

Alumnus Spotlight: Harry Hadland ’15

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of interviewing alumnus...
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March 10, 2020

Beginning City Cycling with Tacos and Coffee: March 21

St. Edward’s University alumnus, Benji Fitten ’19, previously featured on our newsletter, is...
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March 06, 2020

Student Spotlight: Stella Cunningham ’21

A week or so ago I had the pleasure of meeting...
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February 26, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Myrka Moreno ’19

This week, Lorna Probasco ‘20, interviewed recent graduate Myrka Moreno 19’...
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February 13, 2020

Chocolate might become an obsolete Valentine’s tradition

Chocolate – the ideal valentines day gift, paired with a few...
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February 13, 2020

Meet our new Tree Campus USA intern Paloma Ridge ’21

The Office of Sustainability welcomes our newest Tree Campus USA intern...
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February 10, 2020

Add a Little Green to Your Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air- the humid, warm, sticky air. With...
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January 29, 2020

Elections In Texas: How to Prep and Cast Your Vote

The next big voting day in Texas is right around the...
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January 28, 2020

Hilltop Highlight: Henry Gillespie ’20

For this student spotlight, Lorna Probasco ’20 spoke with Global Studies major,...
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January 21, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Sam Griffith ’19

Last week we checked in with Samuel Griffith, who graduated in...
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January 21, 2020

St. Edward’s Receives Tree Campus USA 2019 Recognition

On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, St. Edward’s University was honored with 2019 Tree Campus...
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January 15, 2020

Internship Opportunity: Tree Campus USA Intern for Spring 2020

About The Office of Sustainability seeks an undergraduate student intern to...
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January 14, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Benji Fitten ’19

Benji Fitten ‘19, a Political Science alumnus, spoke with the Office...
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January 13, 2020

Internship Opportunity: Office of Sustainability

We’re hiring! The Office of Sustainability is seeking a Sustainability Digital...
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December 18, 2019

Tips for a Green Holiday Season

Every holiday season, it’s commonplace that many of us feel the...
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December 18, 2019

What do you do with broken Christmas lights?

If you already decorated for the Christmas season you may have...
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December 13, 2019

Meet the new sustainability team member: Hayley Wood

Hayley Wood is a new, yet familiar face joining the President’s...
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December 11, 2019

St. Edward’s makes progress on greenhouse gas report

Making sense of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Results By Andi Utter ’20...
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December 11, 2019

Updated Campus Sustainability Map

Here is the latest version of the sustainability campus map, including...
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November 14, 2019

Students take home prizes and internships at Texas Society for Ecological Restoration conference

The Texas Society for Ecological Restoration held its 24th Annual Conference...
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November 13, 2019

A Time to be Thankful and Not as Wasteful

The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and we’re entering a...
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November 11, 2019

Students live green and clean up Blunn Creek

This past Saturday, student employees from Ragsdale Center and Students for...
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November 08, 2019

Nov. 12 – Celebrate Texas Arbor Month

Do it for the trees, those Texas trees. Texas Arbor Day...
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November 05, 2019

Mary Knothe ’19 is spreading sustainability

Mary Knothe ’19, an Environmental Science and Policy alumna, spoke with Office...
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November 05, 2019

Call for student posters: Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability

The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) is thrilled to...
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October 30, 2019

Camila Rojas ’19 on her published research and life after SEU

Camila Rojas’ 19, an Environmental Science and Policy alumna, recently had...
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October 30, 2019

Mischief Night: Last minute sustainable costumes

Picture this. It’s 8PM and you’re on the couch watching Netflix...
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October 29, 2019

Applications open: Hook Wild Basin Creative Research Fellowship

Students! Are you interested in creating and working on research or...
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October 25, 2019

Touching base with Grace DeLucia ’19

For this Alumni Spotlight, Lorna Probasco ’20 sat down and spoke with...
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October 23, 2019

Meet Lorna Probasco ’20 – Sustainability Digital Media Intern

Hello, my name is Lorna Marie Probasco ’20 and I am...
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October 22, 2019

New Sustainability Office intern Julia Kudrick ’22 says hello

I am so excited to have been given the Digital Media...
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October 21, 2019

Career Opportunity: Food Donation Program Specialist with Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health is seeking a Food Donation Program Specialist...
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October 10, 2019

Paid internship opportunity: Democracy and Clean Energy with the Sierra Club

The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club is seeking a...
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October 08, 2019

Study abroad and air mile footprint by the numbers

Andi Utter ’20 is the Greenhouse Gas Analyst Intern for the...
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October 07, 2019

Try your hand at this recycling game

The next time you need a break, try playing the Austin Recycles game from...
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October 04, 2019

Dr. Beck talks Climate Change Policy with Fortune

Fortune magazine asked Dr. Peter Beck, professor of Environmental Science and Policy,...
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October 03, 2019

Panel and Networking: Careers with the City of Austin

Career and Professional Development is excited to partner with the City...
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October 02, 2019

Applications open: Student Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet

17th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People,...
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October 02, 2019

Free event: Austin Wildlife Watch photo tagging training

Wild Basin is a partner in an exciting city-wide project and...
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September 27, 2019

Andi Utter ’20 on her experience at the Climate Strike Rally

As an intern of the Office of Sustainability, and as a...
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September 23, 2019

Careers in Environmental Science and Sustainability Night

Career and Professional Development will kick off the 2019-2020 Careers in...
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September 23, 2019

Andi Utter ’20 and Ricardo Vivas ’20 PARK mini golf downtown

Andi Utter ’20 and Ricardo Vivas ’20 spent Friday morning creating...
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September 20, 2019

Internship opportunity: Austin EcoNetwork Social Media Intern

The Austin EcoNetwork (AEN) is an environmental news site based in Austin, dedicated...
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September 09, 2019

Meet our Greenhouse Gas Analyst Intern Andi Utter ’20

Andi Utter ’20 joined the Office of Sustainability as the Greenhouse...
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September 05, 2019

Register now for the Challenge Studio Information Session

Registration is open for an information session on the City of Austin’s...
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September 04, 2019

Submit your climate change story

EarthBeat, a project from the National Catholic Reporter is seeking reader-submitted stories with...
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August 26, 2019

Speaker Series: Birds, Birding, and Conservation in Guatemala with Rob Cahill

Although less frequently visited by birders than other Central American countries,...
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August 26, 2019

Internship opportunity: Urban Roots Food and Leadership Fellowship

What is Urban Roots and what do they do? Urban Roots...
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August 21, 2019

Make your move in green

If you’re headed to campus this week, take advantage of these...
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August 20, 2019

Application open for Changemaker Challenge for Young Visionaries

T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and nonprofit partner Ashoka are teaming up again this...
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August 19, 2019

Discounted CapMetro Passes Available for Purchase

Did you know that you can purchase CapMetro bus passes for...
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August 16, 2019

Internship opportunity: Colorado River Alliance Education Program

The Colorado River Alliance is seeking education interns for the Fall 2019 semester....
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August 14, 2019

Johnson’s Backyard Garden CSA boxes are coming to campus

Beginning August 30th, Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG) will deliver their small...
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August 13, 2019

Internship opportunity: Austin Circular Economy Program

Austin Resource Recovery is hiring marketing and programming interns. Work for...
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August 07, 2019

Gwendolyn Bailey ’12 recognized for her PhD research

Gwendolyn Bailey ’12, PSM ’15 was recognized in the past year...
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August 06, 2019

Internship opportunity: It’s Time Texas

It’s Time Texas is a team of dreamers and doers bound by...
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August 05, 2019

Put your Koozie collection to work

If you’re like me, you have a stack of Koozies at...
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August 02, 2019

Internship opportunity: Office of Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability is hiring a Digital Media Intern for...
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August 01, 2019

Internship opportunity: Wild Basin Creative Research Center

Wild Basin Creative Research Center has several fall internships open: Outreach...
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July 31, 2019

Indoor plants that clean your air

Plants can improve your mood, boost productivity, and bring warmth to your...
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July 30, 2019

Olivia Rome ’20 reflects on her internship experience

This summer I have been given the opportunity to work for...
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July 29, 2019

Can Texas follow in France’s footsteps in their transition to renewable energy?

This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
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July 25, 2019

Austin Fast Start: Mobility Innovation applications open

Do you have an idea to improve Austin’s transportation system and...
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July 24, 2019

Natural gas has a formidable opponent in nuclear energy

This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
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July 24, 2019

Career opportunity: Waller Creek Conservancy seeks COO

Waller Creek Conservancy (WCC) seeks an experienced COO. The COO will...
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July 23, 2019

Ways to make your office more sustainable

Helping your office become more sustainable does not have to be...
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July 22, 2019

Do you know your ecological footprint?

How many planets does it take to support your lifestyle? Humanity...
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July 18, 2019

Internship opportunity: Texan by Nature

Texan by Nature, a new brand of Texas conservation founded by...
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July 18, 2019

Four of the coolest nature spots in El Paso, Texas

Growing up in El Paso, Texas I have always loved being...
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July 16, 2019

Introducing the Sustainable Office Checklist

The Office of Sustainability has compiled the Sustainable Office Checklist to...
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July 15, 2019

Help shape the future of transit on Congress Avenue

Project Connect is the long-term, high capacity rapid transit plan for the...
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July 09, 2019

Sustainability at home in Angers, France

his blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
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July 08, 2019

Live like an environmentalist in Austin

Switch up your routine and keep a low carbon footprint by...
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July 05, 2019

Career Opportunity: Full time roles with Keep Austin Beautiful

Keep Austin Beautiful is hiring two full time roles, Community Engagement...
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July 03, 2019

Drinking for biodiversity

This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
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July 02, 2019

St. Edward’s University partners with Spicewood Ranch for research

Spicewood Ranch owner Chris Harte has dedicated the past three decades...
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July 01, 2019

Plastic free July is here

This month is Plastic Free July. Even if you aren’t fully participating,...
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June 28, 2019

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...
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June 27, 2019

5 thrift store hacks to get the perfect outfit

Thrift shops are a great way to save money and help...
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June 26, 2019

Student researchers launch weather balloons and careers

Every summer, you can find student researchers hard at work on...
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June 25, 2019

Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program

Even though it’s summer, it’s never too early to start thinking...
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June 24, 2019

Sidewalks – the sustainable way to travel

This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
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June 19, 2019

Paul Finch ’21 uncovers the secret life of wildlife

Do you ever wonder what the animals in your favorite hiking...
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June 18, 2019

OIT adds electric cart to their lineup

Beep, beep! The next time the Office of Information Technology (OIT)...
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June 17, 2019

Angers vs. Austin: Comparing the Farmer’s Markets

This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad...
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June 12, 2019

Career Opportunity: Solar Austin hiring Communications & Event Coordinator

Solar Austin is a mostly volunteer-run organization but is looking for...
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June 11, 2019

Career Opportunity: Executive Director at 350 Austin

350 Austin is seeking a part-time Executive Director to help expand and...
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June 11, 2019

Six simple ways to reduce your plastic footprint

Behind every aspiring environmentalist is the “4 -R” Rule! Reduce, refuse,...
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June 10, 2019

Mia Carameros ’13 paints plants in a fresh way

Mia Carameros ’13 has had a busy year. Last fall, she...
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June 06, 2019

Internship opportunity: EcoNetwork Environmental Research Intern

Austin EcoNetwork, an environmental news site, is seeking an Environmental Research...
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June 05, 2019

You’re invited: Artist in Residence Reception at Wild Basin

Join Wild Basin in celebrating talented local artist, Bethany Johnson, as...
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June 03, 2019

Andi Utter ’20 on traveling abroad, sustainability, and living with no regrets

Hola! Dumelang! Habari gani? I just gave greetings in the three...
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May 29, 2019

Career Opportunity: AmeriCorps VISTA Environmental Program Coordinator

Foundation Communities is looking for an energetic, sustainability-minded person to commit...
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May 29, 2019

Plan your visit to Wild Basin Creative Research Center

Less than 10 miles away from St. Edward’s campus, lies Wild Basin...
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May 28, 2019

Paid internship opportunity: Movability & Downtown Austin Alliance Communications and Outreach Intern

Movability Austin is seeking a Communications and Outreach Intern for Fall...
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May 20, 2019

The Breakdown: A Comparison of Plastic Degradation by Rhodococcus rhodochrous and Penicillium chrysogenum

Plastic waste is a growing concern all around the world. Accumulation...
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May 20, 2019

Paid Internship Opportunity: Communications & Marketing Intern with Austin Resource Recovery

Austin Resource Recovery is hiring one full-time communications and marketing intern...
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May 17, 2019

BEElieve it! Bees arrive on campus

After a 250 mile journey south, two colonies of Italian bees...
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May 16, 2019

Applications open: Wild Basin Artist in Residence

Wild Basin is now accepting applications for the Fall 2019 and...
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May 15, 2019

Andi Utter ’20 ENSP earns Critical Language Scholarship, will study in Tanzania

Andi Utter ’20 has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship, sponsored...
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