SFS to host Bee Talk – a discussion on the importance of bees, Sept. 18 at 7pm
The Students for Sustainability (SFS) will be hosting their first event...
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24th Annual Lake Travis Clean Up, Sept. 16 at 9am
On September 16th at 9:00 am, Keep Austin Beautiful, along with...
Intern opportunity – Development and Social Media at TreeFolks – Apply Now!
TreeFolks, a non-profit organization geared towards planting and caring for trees...
Apply for the Fall 2018 Food and Leadership Fellowship
The Food & Leadership Fellowship is a paid leadership development opportunity...
Wild Basin Photo Contest: Enter by July 31st
Wild Basin announces a 2018 photo contest! They’re looking for your...
Job Opportunities at Agua Dulce Farm
Agua Dulce Farm, a certified-Organic urban farm located in southeast Austin, is...
Discover the Barton Creek Watershed at El Ranchito’s Traveling Camp
El Ranchito’s traveling camp, the Gulf Coast Expedition (GCE) has added...
Job Opportunity: 2018 Election Canvass Directors at Work for Progress
This midterm, Work for Progress is launching field campaigns to elect candidates who...
Travel Sustainably This Summer With Take Care of Texas
As you plan and embark on your summer adventures, check out these helpful...
Wild Basin Featured in Austin American Statesman
Our very own Wild Basin was recently featured in an issue...
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Comes to Campus
Last month, St. Edward’s added an electric vehicle charging station in...
Alumna-Owned Business Lauded for Best Pastrami in the State by Texas Monthly
In late 2017, Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn wrote about Mum Foods, co-owned by Environmental...
Bon Appétit Announces Companywide Ban on Plastic Straws
St. Edward’s University’s catering provider, Bon Appétit, announced a companywide ban on plastic...
Wild Basin Second Saturday Guided Hike: June 9
Wild Basin’s guided hike is a great way to learn about the...
New Students for Sustainability Video – Making St. Edward’s University Green
Students for Sustainability recently filmed a video chronicling some of their efforts,...
Internship Opportunity: Research and Advocacy Internship, Cover Climate Project
Public Citizen is hiring a Research and Advocacy Intern as part...
Job Opportunity: Afterschool and Summer Program Coordinator/Weekend Natural Science Educator
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center is hiring an Afterschool & Summer Program...
St. Edward’s Once Again Named a Princeton Review Green School
St. Edward’s University was chosen as one of only 375 colleges...
Apply by June 4th for Earth Charter International’s Leadership, Sustainability, and Ethics Program
Don’t miss the deadline to sign up for Earth Charter International’s...
Summer and Fall Internship Opportunities at Wild Basin
Wild Basin is looking to fill four internship positions in the...
Join the 2018 Shower Strike for Water Security
Join or support the St. Edward’s team for the 2018 Shower Strike!...
Celebrate Earth Week 2018
We invite you to join us in celebrating Earth Week 2018 from April...
Earth Day Fair: April 25
Join Students for Sustainability as they host their annual Earth Day Fair!...
Campus Fix-It Fair, Clothing Swap, and Recycled Art Workshop: April 25
Got something broken? Don’t throw it out. Bring it to the...
De-Stress & Resource Fair: April 27
In honor of #BeWell Action Week and Earth Week 2018, join Healthy Hilltoppers to...
Coffee Mug Library Now at Jo’s
Students for Sustainability just created the Coffee Mug Library at Jo’s...
Internship Opportunities at Galveston Bay Foundation
The Galveston Bay Foundation has several summer internship openings. Check them and their...
Wild Basin Stewardship Day: April 14th
The time has come to continue the efforts to control Wild Basin’s invasive...
Job Opportunities: Male Camp Counselors at El Ranchito Nature Camp
El Ranchito Nature Camp is looking to hire male leaders for their...
Eliminate Food Waste with an Easter Brunch Food Calculator
Help your budget and the planet this Easter with this helpful meal...
Internship Opportunity with the Colorado River Alliance
Are you looking for an amazing internship for Summer or Fall...
Internship Opportunity: Dallas Zoo Keeper Intern
The Dallas Zoo is hiring Summer 2018 interns to learn about...
Employment, Volunteer, and Partnership Opportunities at Agua Dulce Farm
Austin’s Agua Dulce Farm has several opportunities available this year. The...
Internship Opportunity: Summer Outreach Intern at Save Barton Creek Association
Save Barton Creek Association is looking for a Summer 2018 Outreach Intern...
Registration Now Open for TRACS Summit 2018
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Annual Summit is...
Join Texas Conservation Corps for Trail Work at Wild Basin
On Saturday, March 3rd from 9:30-12:30, Texas Conservation Corps needs your...
Join AASHE for Unlimited Sustainability Resources
St. Edward’s University has recently renewed its membership in the Association for...
SEU Grad is Building Austin’s First Tiny Hemp Home to Combat Homelessness
Henry Valles ’08 is currently raising funds to build Austin’s first-ever...
Internship Opportunities: Science Writing and Communications at the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is hiring Science Writing and Communications...
Job Opportunity: Part-Time Community Engagement Assistant at Keep Austin Beautiful
Keep Austin Beautiful is hiring a part-time Community Engagement Assistant to...
Recycling and Composting on the Hilltop 101
Classes have begun and there’s a lot going on! To ensure...
Wild Basin Artist in Residence Reception: January 20
This Saturday, January 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, join the...
10 Tips For A Greener Holiday Season
Originally shared on December 18, 2013 The fact so many people...
Tree Count a Success
On Saturday November 18th the Office of Sustainability hosted a tree...
Webinar: How to Get a Job in Sustainability- Nov. 30
Join Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard...
Wild Basin’s Second Saturday Guided Hike: Oct. 14
Join Wild Basin for a 2 hour guided hike with seasoned trail guide and...
Citizen Science eBird Walk at Wild Basin: Sept. 23
Join Wild Basin Creative Research Center for their quarterly eBird walk to help...
Student Spotlight: James Stewart ’17, Bioinformatics Major
Bioinformatics Major James Stewart ’17 has been following his passion for...
Start the Semester on a “Green” Foot
Welcome to Fall 2017 on the Hilltop! Whether this is your...
Internship Opportunity: Environmental Research Intern at Austin EcoNetwork
Join the Austin EcoNetwork (AEN) team as an Environmental Research Intern! The Austin EcoNetwork...
Job Opportunities: NeighborWoods Seasonal Field Assistants at TreeFolks
TreeFolks is hiring two seasonal Field Assistants as part of their...
Wild Basin Hires New Environmental Education Coordinator: Marissa Faris
The Wild Basin Creative Research Center recently announced the hiring of...
Apply for a Fulbright Scholarship to Teach or Study Abroad
Apply for a Fulbright Scholarship and you could receive a grant...
University Studies Professor Publishes “Public Water Policies: The Ultimate Weapons of Social Control”
Charles Porter, Assistant Professor of University Studies, recently published a paper...
Visual Studies Professor’s Art Installation Focuses on Consumer Culture, Waste
Hollis Hammonds, Associate Professor and Chair of Visual Studies, exhibited an...
Join the National Wildlife Federation’s Young Professionals Listserv
The National Wildlife Federation has created a listserv for young professionals...
Student Research at Wild Basin Has Real Life Impact
Originally shared on August 17, 2012 Students are making a difference...
ENSP Grad Explores Wildlife Ecology From Texas to Panama
Environmental Science and Policy major Kathryn Michelle Benavidez ’14 received the...
Wild Basin Artist in Residence Presentations: May 13
Head on out to Wild Basin this weekend to see some...
St. Edward’s TOPP research team takes over El Paso, TX
The Tropospheric Ozone Pollution Project (TOPP) came to the Hilltop last...
Environmental Science and Global Studies Major Creates UN-Funded Recycling Program in Syrian Refugee Camp
A double major in Environmental Science and Global Studies with a...
Freshmen and Food Justice
This year’s freshman class explored the topic of food justice through...
Hate Austin Traffic? Here’s a Way to Help!
St. Edward’s has accepted the Mayor’s Mobility Challenge to help take...
Join RecycleMania 2017, a Dorm v. Dorm Recycling Competition
Are you ready for RecycleMania? Now it’s time to act and...
Go Dark One Hour Per Week and Save Energy
Change starts with you and I. It is our responsibility to...
Celebrate Farmworker Awareness Week With Bon Appétit Today
Bon Appétit, St. Edward’s food service provider, is celebrating Farmworker Awareness...
Last Week’s Sustainability & Environmental Science Career Panel a Success
Last Thursday, Career and Professional Development hosted a panel discussion and...
Join the Wellness Walking Program Today
Want to live a more balanced and active life? Faculty, staff,...
World Water Day: March 22
Join Tap the Hilltop on World Water Day from 11:30 AM...
Join Wild Basin During Spring Break for Hikes, Live Music, Birding, Photo Workshop, and More
Come spend spring break at Wild Basin Creative Research Center during...
St. Edward’s University named a 2016 Tree Campus USA®
For the second consecutive year, St. Edward’s University has been honored...
Clothing Swap: March 1
Join us on March 1st for a Clothing Swap! If you...
2017-18 Hook Endowed Wild Basin Creative Research Fund Applications Due 3/10- Scholarships up to $3,000 Available
Apply by March 10th at 5:00 PM for the 2017-2018 Dr....
Join NWF’s Virtual EcoCareer Conference 2017 (February 22-23) – Students can attend for free
The National Wildlife Federation’s EcoLeader Program just released this exciting announcement...
Feb 14- CEL Speaker Series: Drew Corson of AECOM–Environmental Policy and Ethics
The Center for Ethics and Leadership invites students, faculty, staff and...
Political Science Alumnus is First U.S. Citizen to Earn International Environmental Law Specialization
Political Science major Christopher Gabel ’10 graduated from the Institut de...
MSEM Graduate in Belgium Researching How to Make Electric Cars Even More Sustainable
Liberal Studies major Gwen Bailey ’12, MSEM ’15, is working on...
2017 AASHE Conference and Expo: Call for Proposals
The 2017 AASHE Conference & Expo Call for Proposals has officially...
Learn Trail Building Skills for Your Future and Our Parks With FREE Classes at Wild Basin
Wild Basin is hosting the Central Texas Trail Tamers (CTTT) for...
Join Campus Recreation on One of Their Outdoor Adventures This Spring
The Outdoor Adventure program at St. Edward’s University introduces students and...
Wellness and Sustainability: An Important Partnership
Did you know that sustainability is connected to your wellness? It’s...
Environmental Management and Sustainability Graduate Student Research Symposium: Dec 6
Masters in Environmental Management and Sustainability (MSEM) students from cohort 4...
MSEM Student Winfred Mudong Inspired by Pacific Island Home to Become “Foot Soldier in Fight Against Climate Change”
I’ve been living here in the US for the past 20...
New Recycling Requirements for Many Construction Projects
The thousands of tons of construction debris generated by Austin’s building...
Kozmetsky Center Event on Dec 5th: Native American Perspectives on Science, Spirituality, Nature, and the Environment
On Monday December 5 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM in Mabee...
TRACS Summit 2017 Call for Presentations & Posters – Submissions Due Dec 10
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Summit 2017 organizers...
Save the Tapajos River Awareness and Advocacy Event: Nov 14
The Amazon Forest is one of the most important fresh water...
Professors Share Favorite Aspects of Common Text for the Class of 2020, Where Am I Eating?
The latest edition of St. Edward’s University’s magazine includes a feature...
Wild Basin Featured in Latest St. Edward’s University Magazine
The latest edition of St. Edward’s University tri-annual magazine shines a...
Hilltop Views Report: Professor integrates real world experience within the classroom
Amy Concilio, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, describes how her experiences...
Campus trees and Ozone garden talk on Sustainability day
By Ana Quevedo, MSEM Student and Sustainability Graduate Assistant On October...
Travel to Costa Rica in Summer 2017 to Explore Food Justice- Apply by Oct 28
In the summer of 2017, Freshman Studies will take students to...
MSEM Student’s experience attending the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conference 2016
By Ana Quevedo, MSEM Student and Sustainability Graduate Assistant I was...
Video: Career Advice from Sustainability Professionals at 2016 AASHE Conference
If you’re considering a career in sustainability, check out this video...
Suzzanne Gamboa MSEM ’16 Furthers Her Sustainability Career With a Multitude of Exciting Experiences
Suzzanne Gamboa MSEM ’16 has been working with governments at the...
University Athletics Ditches Paper Programs, Goes Digital
Jameson Adams, Associate Director of Athletic Operations, recently demonstrated how making...
From Wild Basin Creative Research Center- Hook Scholar Research Spotlight: Maria Rodriguez
Wild Basin has a feature on their blog spotlighting one of...
Faculty Master Plan Forums: Oct 19 and 20 – Voice Your Desire for a Greener Campus
Faculty members are invited to participate in one of the upcoming...
Staff Master Plan Forum: Oct 18- Voice Your Desire for a Greener Campus
Staff members are invited to participate in the upcoming Master Plan...
Help Learn About and Remove Invasive Plants at Wild Basin Stewardship Day: Oct 22
This month’s Wild Basin Stewardship Day will be held on the...