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Andrea Calderón earns NAC&U Student Excellence Award
Each year the New American Colleges and Universities Consortium (NAC&U) recognizes...
Food and Climate Change
The New York Times recently published an interactive article, “Your Questions About...
Paid Internship Opportunity: Sierra Club Climate Change Organizing Intern
The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club is seeking a...
Local package free options
Loop, a new zero-waste platform, recently launched with global companies coming together...
Tips for greening your tech
Did you know that since 2016, OIT has recycled more than 27...
12 Little Environmental Victories to Make You Smile this Earth Week
For many, talk of the Natural World has simply become a...
Sarah Morton, ENSP ’18, accepted at Oxford.
Former ENSP student Sarah Morton ’18 has been accepted to the...
Simple ways to celebrate Earth Day
Monday, is Earth Day and kicks off a week of events...
Bright idea – LED lights on campus
The next time you’re on campus, take a second to look...
Upcoming conference call series: International Security Under Changing Climate Conditions
This Wednesday, the Kozmetsky Center, in partnership with the Council on...
Recycling 101: Can I recycle this?
Sometimes, you just don’t know if you can or can’t recycle...
Ryan O’Connor is a Movability Hero
Ryan O’Connor, Assistant Director of Student Activities, has just been named...
Students share ways to shrink carbon footprint
Even though St. Edward’s is considered to be a “Tree Campus USA” and...
Facilities launches Grounds for Grounds
Facilities has launched two new programs that benefit our grounds in...
SEU recycles styrofoam
SEU recycles styrofoam! Clean and dry styrofoam (no packing peanuts, sorry)...
Students bring #SmallStepsBigChange to life
Professor Nancy Reiter-Salisbury’s Social Media for Public Relations class developed Social Media...
Paid Internship Opportunity: Environmental Internship at Travis County
Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources Department is seeking to hire...
Dr. Beck and colleague awarded $300,000 grant from National Science Foundation
Dr. Peter Beck, Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, and colleague...
Recycling 101: Cardboard and Glass Tips
Recycling on campus is easy with our single-stream bins. That means...
Career Opportunity: Campus Energy and Sustainability Podcast (paid)
If you want to start a career in sustainability and/or podcasting...
CAMP long-sleeve shirt drive supports farmworkers
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is honoring National Farmworker Awareness...
Free AASHE membership
Did you know that with your St. Edward’s email address you...
Career Opportunity: Paid internship at Hermann Park Conservancy
Hermann Park Conservancy is seeking a Reforestation and Volunteer Program Intern....
Where to find bluebonnets on campus (and how to grow your own)
Texans love their Bluebonnets, and lucky for you, campus is covered in them! Spring...
Recycling 101: A quick guide
With students, faculty, and staff coming from all over the city,...
Students come together for Coalition for Climate Justice Demonstration
A coalition of student organizations led by Students for Sustainability will...
Career Opportunity: Smart Trips Austin Communications Ambassador
Are you passionate about helping people connect to their community? Do...
Your Guide to a Sustainable Lent
If you are struggling to figure out what to give up...
Wild Basin accepting applications for Research Fund awards
Wild Basin is accepting applications for 2019 research fellowships from the...
Holy Cross Hall: Now and Then
After a fire that destroyed our beloved Main Building in April...
CEL Speaker Series: Jeff Sellen on Ethics & Environmental Sustainability
The Center for Ethics and Leadership will host author Jeff Sellen...
Bicycle Resources
Over the last few years, St. Edward’s has increased the number...
From Sri Lanka to Sweden, Andrea Calderón ’19 is driving sustainable change
It’s safe to say that Andrea Calderón ’19 keeps busy. Whether she’s...
It’s My Park Day is back in action
Austin Parks Foundation is hosting It’s My Park Day on Saturday,...
Meet Camille Dedeaux ’22, the new Office of Sustainability intern
Hello, fellow Hilltoppers!! I am beyond excited to introduce myself as...
Magdalena Lopez ’19 brings sustainable artisans to your home
Identity is the senior graphic design exhibition that showcases the intersection...
Jamaal Tribune ’19 takes on sustainable consumption
Identity is the senior graphic design exhibition that showcases the intersection...
Elisa Robles ’19 takes you into The Jungle
Identity is the senior graphic design exhibition that showcases the intersection...
Give your opinion about e-scooters on Austin trails
Currently, Austin has a pilot program allowing electric scooters and bikes...
Designing for Environmental Sustainability and Social Impact free online course
Acumen and the MAVA Foundation have partnered to offer a free...
Wild Basin February events
Wild Basin has big plans for February! On Saturday, February 9,...
How to recycle your old computer
When it’s time to say goodbye to your old computer, monitor,...
Brush up on sustainability with LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is now available for free to all students, faculty,...
Doyle Hall: Now and Then
In the 1950s, Doyle Hall opened its doors as a residence...
Food waste and recovery chat with Bon Appétit
Join Bon Appetit on Monday for a chat with Executive Chef...
Internship opportunity: Garden at Central Texas Food Bank
Calling all green thumbs! Central Texas Food Bank is seeking a...
CEL Speaker Series: Climate science, chaos, and unpredictability
The Center for Ethics and Leadership invites current students, faculty, staff,...
We’re hiring Sustainability Digital Media Assistants!
The Office of Sustainability is hiring two interns for the spring...
Fleck Hall: Now and Then
In the 1950s, St. Edward’s University was expanding quickly. To meet...
Conservation Internship at Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
The Conservation Internship is for those interested in a “hands-on” experience...
Finding purpose in nature with Olivia Cason ’18
Olivia Cason knows a thing or two about internships. She has...
Internship opportunity: Wild Basin Spring 2019 internships
Wild Basin Creative Research Center has several internships available for Spring...
Internship opportunity: EcoRise Marketing and Social Media Internship
MARKETING SUPPORT AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNEcoRise inspires a new generation of...
Internship opportunity: Conservation and Land Management Paid Internship
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications...
Internship opportunity: National Great Rivers Research & Education Center Paid Internship
Do you have an interest in ecology, natural resource management, environmental...
Internship opportunity: Austin Transportation Department
The Austin Transportation Department’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program is looking...
Bon Appétit shops local
Bon Appétit works behind the scenes to make sure Hilltoppers have...
Catching up with Emily Dalton, ENSP ’17
Emily Dalton, Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science and Policy ’17,...
Internship opportunities with Colorado River Alliance
The Colorado River Alliance is currently seeking Communications and Development interns...
Food system change fellowship application open for Summer 2019
Bon Appétit, the St. Edward’s University campus dining service partner, is...
Eco-friendly gift wrap ideas
The holidays are here! Which, at least in my house, means...
Green caffeine
Most of us start our day with a jolt of caffeine...
Texas wind is powering the Hilltop
To power our campus, Facilities manages our “green portfolio” to use...
Reusable options and composting on campus
Bon Appétit works hard to serve flavorful food but did you...
Careers at EcoRise
EcoRise, founded in Austin, uses a school-based program to empower youth to tackle...
Gratitude is good for you
Giving gratitude can improve your happiness and health. Research is showing...
Thankful Ribbon Tree, November 28
Join Tree Campus USA to honor Arbor Day and our trees...
Wild Basin hiring Preserve Manager/Research Coordinator
St. Edward’s University is accepting applications for the position of Preserve...
Eating Animals screening
Learn about where the food on your plate comes from. Join...
Green Thanksgiving tips
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family, but sometimes,...
Bikes need new homes
Fifty bikes have been abandoned by their previous owners and are...
Humans can no longer shake responsibility of climate change effects
By Samantha Josephine Cienfuegos Originally published in Hilltop Views In a world...
Social Justice Policy Forum Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Hilltop
Social and political understanding continues to be a vital skill for...
ENSP student takes first at Texas Society for Ecological Restoration Conference
St. Edward’s University students had an incredibly successful time at the Texas...
District 1 candidates debate sustainability and more ahead of runoff
On October 29th, students from Austin’s four universities, Huston-Tillotson, ACC, St....
Applications open: Hook Endowed Wild Basin Creative Research Fund
The Wild Basin Creative Research Center is now accepting applications for...
Call for proposals: 2019 TRACS Summit
Huston-Tillotson University is hosting the 2019 Summit for the Texas Regional...
Sustainability Fair
Students for Sustainability is kicking off November with their annual Sustainability...
Sustainable packaging picks
It’s easy to be overwhelmed when you want to make more...
Wild Basin is a Winner! 2018 Best of Austin!
The critics have spoken! Wild Basin has been named to the Best...
Food Futures: Speaker Series from Food+City
Interested in how supply chains work, and their impact on feeding...
Bring a bottle, save green
St. Edward’s University provides water bottle refill stations throughout campus. Save...
New Digital Trail Maps at the Wild Basin!
Less than 10 miles from the St. Edward’s University campus, you’ll...
Rally for the #TrialoftheCentury
On October 29, 2018, 21 youth take on the federal government...
Linking you to environmental careers
Kim Johnson, Director of Communications at Learn How to Become, was...
The latest on Austin’s boil water notice and how to save water
Austin Water has issued a city-wide boil water notice. While the...
Green Halloween
Spooky Trees and Creepy Crafts What do trees and Halloween have...
St. Edward’s named a green college by Princeton Review
We did it again! St. Edward’s University has been named one...
Freshmen get outside and get involved
Freshmen are taking sustainability out of the classroom and into the...
Meet the new sustainability team member: Alex Hill
Alexandra, “Alex,” Hill is joining the President’s Office as the new...
Coffee Mug Tree at Jo’s is back!
Students for Sustainability just created the Coffee Mug Tree at Jo’s in...
Discounted bus passes For all current St. Edward’s students, faculty and staff
Did you know that you can purchase CapMetro bus passes for 35% off...
Let’s help Karrie Newton ’18 with her research survey Green Spaces – by October 31st
Environmental Science and Policy major and peer health educator Karrie Newton...
MSEM graduate hired as “ecological point person” at Brown & Gay Engineers Inc.
Another sustainability-minded alumnus continues his journey on the sustainability path. John...
Congratulations to three of our Sustainability minded alumni – Graduate programs, jobs and scholarships
We are thrilled to share these alumni successes with our Sustainability...
Students for Sustainability invites you to celebrate October’s theme of Environmental Justice
Students for Sustainability created amazing events and activities to invite us to...
TX Plastic Pollution Symposium – Call for Abstract and Open Registration! Register now.
A symposium on Texas Plastic Pollution will be held on October...
Donate or Sell your Clutter – The Austin Reuse Directory
Have a bunch of items you’d like to get rid of...
Letter to Someone Living Fifty Years from Now by Matthew Olzmann
Writings about our environment have been around for thousands of years, however,...