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Sustainability
St. Edward’s University alumnus, Benji Fitten ’19, previously featured on our newsletter, is currently working with Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, a local nonprofit in Austin, TX. he reached out to us to extend an invitation to a workshop to learn how to bike safely in… Continue Reading →
Chocolate – the ideal valentines day gift, paired with a few roses maybe. For centuries the companionship of the two remains as a staple in the holiday’s tradition. However, chocolate, or before its chocolate–cocoa–could be in danger of production. Climate change… Continue Reading →
The Office of Sustainability welcomes our newest Tree Campus USA intern and ENSP major, Paloma Ridge ’21 When she isn’t working on schoolwork, Paloma does field work during her work-study with university arborist and groundskeeper, Roy Johnson. She’s passionate about sharing… Continue Reading →
Love is in the air- the humid, warm, sticky air. With it means Valentines day, a time for dates, love, treating yourself (and hopefully the environment) right. Whether you have plans this February 14th with a loved one, your friends,… Continue Reading →
The next big voting day in Texas is right around the corner. March 3, 2020 or Super Tuesday is the primary election. Since 2020 is presidential election year, there are a few things to consider before November rolls around. Texas makes… Continue Reading →
About The Office of Sustainability seeks an undergraduate student intern to assist with the spring Tree Campus USA initiatives and related events. St. Edward’s has been recognized as a Tree Campus USA each year since 2016 and intends to keep… Continue Reading →
If you already decorated for the Christmas season you may have stumbled across some old or obsolete strings lights. Unfortunately, string lights are recycle contaminants and cannot be put into your city recycling bin. They can become tangled in recycle… Continue Reading →
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) is thrilled to be hosted by UT Rio Grande Valley for the 8th Annual TRACS Summit, March 26 – 29 on South Padre Island! The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability is now accepting student poster submissions…. Continue Reading →
The next time you need a break, try playing the Austin Recycles game from the City of Austin. You can test your knowledge about what you can and can’t recycle in our city. You can even earn a certificate after you beat the… Continue Reading →
As an intern of the Office of Sustainability, and as a student of Dr. Concilio, Friday’s Climate Strike and events across the city of Austin were amazing to participate in. First I volunteered to help set up a “parklet.” This… Continue Reading →
Andi Utter ’20 and Ricardo Vivas ’20 spent Friday morning creating a mini-golf course downtown. This wasn’t just any mini-golf course. The putt-putt holes were built downtown on prime real estate on Congress Avenue, just south of the Capitol. The… Continue Reading →
EarthBeat, a project from the National Catholic Reporter is seeking reader-submitted stories with photos on personal experiences with climate change. EarthBeat wants to hear from you and “your Small Earth Story might reflect that moment when you began eating differently, heating or cooling… Continue Reading →
T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and nonprofit partner Ashoka are teaming up again this year to kick off the second-annual Changemaker Challenge. This nationwide contest gives trailblazing young leaders the stage to share their ideas for creating more connected, sustainable and inclusive communities… Continue Reading →
Austin Resource Recovery is hiring marketing and programming interns. Work for a fun and dynamic City of Austin department helping to promote the City of Austin’s Zero Waste goals. The City of Austin has a stated commitment to achieving Zero… Continue Reading →
Gwendolyn Bailey ’12, PSM ’15 was recognized in the past year by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Association (European Commission) as the research fellow of the week. Bailey is a PhD candidate at KU Leuven University studying Sustainable Materials Science with a concentration… Continue Reading →
This summer I have been given the opportunity to work for the Office of Sustainability at St. Edwards University. This internship has allowed me to grow and develop many important skills in both marketing and environmental science. During my time… Continue Reading →
Do you have an idea to improve Austin’s transportation system and infrastructure? Austin Fast Start is looking for early-stage, Austin-based startups to apply and compete for a $2,500 cash prize and in-kind prizes. About Austin Fast Start For the last decade, the… Continue Reading →
This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad in Angers, France. The theme this summer is sustainability and the professors and students are exploring all the ways France is a leader in environmental conservation and sustainability. You can… Continue Reading →
How many planets does it take to support your lifestyle? Humanity is currently using resources equivalent to 1.75 Earths. Use the Footprint Calculator to find out how you are using resources and your personal Earth Overshoot Day. What’s Earth Overshoot Day? It marks… Continue Reading →
Growing up in El Paso, Texas I have always loved being outdoors. My hometown has beautiful sightseeing for the hiker, botanist and nature lover in all of us. The next time you visit El Paso, make sure to enjoy the food,… Continue Reading →
Project Connect is the long-term, high capacity rapid transit plan for the region. The Orange Line is a core piece of the overall plan. It is a proposed dedicated transit-way which includes South Congress, Guadalupe, and North Lamar. Next week, SEU is… Continue Reading →
his blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad in Angers, France. The theme this summer is sustainability and the professors and students are exploring all the ways France is a leader in environmental conservation and sustainability. You can… Continue Reading →
This blog post was originally published by a student studying abroad in Angers, France. The theme this summer is sustainability and the professors and students are exploring all the ways France is a leader in environmental conservation and sustainability. You can… Continue Reading →
Join Wild Basin in celebrating talented local artist, Bethany Johnson, as she concludes her successful Spring Artist in Residence program at Wild Basin. Enjoy refreshments while visiting with the artist and viewing the artwork she produced during her residency. All… Continue Reading →
Less than 10 miles away from St. Edward’s campus, lies Wild Basin Creative Research Center and Wilderness Preserve. Wild Basin is a favorite of students and the Austin community, even earning a 2018 Best of Austin award from The Austin Chronicle. The Creative Research Center… Continue Reading →
After a 250 mile journey south, two colonies of Italian bees arrived at St. Edward’s University. They didn’t fly here but they got here as fast as they could in I-35 traffic. Assistant Professor of Biology Matt Steffenson, drove the bees… Continue Reading →
For many, talk of the Natural World has simply become a grim reminder of all that we have lost, rather than a source of inspiration to fight for everything we have left. It’s no secret that our current environmental position… Continue Reading →
This Wednesday, the Kozmetsky Center, in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), will host speaker Joshua Busby as he discusses “International Security Under Changing Climate Conditions.” The CFR series takes place via a conference call so we spoke… Continue Reading →
Did you know that with your St. Edward’s email address you get a free AASHE membership? St. Edward’s University is a member of The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Any individual on our campus, from students… Continue Reading →
Wild Basin is accepting applications for 2019 research fellowships from the Hook Endowed Wild Basin Creative Research Fund. The Fund offers awards up to $3,000 for creative research by students in the schools of Natural Sciences, Education, Behavioral and Social… Continue Reading →
After a fire that destroyed our beloved Main Building in April of 1903, the university commissioned a reconstruction plan with modern fireproof features as well the construction of a new building, Holy Cross Hall. Holy Cross Hall was designed as… Continue Reading →
Acumen and the MAVA Foundation have partnered to offer a free course, Designing for Environmental Sustainability and Social Impact, beginning February 19, 2019. The 6-week course encourages systems thinking and explores the circular economy, behavior change, and the natural capital movement…. Continue Reading →
LinkedIn Learning is now available for free to all students, faculty, and staff with your St. Edward’s email address! You can even link your LinkedIn Learning account with your personal LinkedIn profile to make sign-in easier and get course recommendations. If… Continue Reading →
In the 1950s, St. Edward’s University was expanding quickly. To meet the needs of the new students headed to the Hilltop, St. Edward’s got creative. To construct Fleck Hall, St. Edward’s repurposed war surplus buildings and added new construction to… Continue Reading →
Bon Appétit, the St. Edward’s University campus dining service partner, is accepting applications for paid fellowship positions in summer 2019. Bon Appétit Fellowships are an opportunity for recent college graduates to continue learning about and promoting sustainability within the foodservice… Continue Reading →
On October 29th, students from Austin’s four universities, Huston-Tillotson, ACC, St. Edward’s University, and UT-Austin, came together to discuss their needs and concerns to the District 1 and Mayoral Candidates. All of the candidates attended, including Mayor Steve Adler, Natasha… Continue Reading →
Huston-Tillotson University is hosting the 2019 Summit for the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS). TRACS is currently accepting proposals in a variety of formats including short and long format panel presentation, workshops, or posters. The theme for the 2019 TRACS Summit is… Continue Reading →
Less than 10 miles from the St. Edward’s University campus, you’ll find Wild Basin Creative Research Center. Wild Basin has over 227 acres of Texas Hill Country with just over 2.5 miles trail hiking. It’s the perfect spot to get outside… Continue Reading →
Alexandra, “Alex,” Hill is joining the President’s Office as the new Sustainability Communications Strategist and Administrative Coordinator. She is a great addition to the university’s sustainability team as she brings knowledge of social media, digital marketing, and online community engagement…. Continue Reading →
Environmental Science and Policy major and peer health educator Karrie Newton ’18 is conducting research about public green spaces (parks, etc) in Austin. Drawing from the well-established role that exposure to nature (especially in urban settings) is extremely important to human… Continue Reading →
Have a bunch of items you’d like to get rid of at once? It is that time of the year again to begin cleaning out your closet to prepare for fall’s swift arrival. What better way to clear out the… Continue Reading →
Writings about our environment have been around for thousands of years, however, it is often poetry that gives us the best literary scenery for how to define the state of our environment. This poem, by Matthew Olzmann, speaks about how the… Continue Reading →
The Students for Sustainability (SFS) will be hosting their first event of the year on the Hilltop, Bee Talk! This open discussion will focus on the importance of bees on the environment and will include treats that can only come… Continue Reading →
Wild Basin announces a 2018 photo contest! They’re looking for your best photographs of Wild Basin. Categories include: landscape, wildlife, plants, people at Wild Basin, and a “wild card” category. Winning photographs will be featured in their newsletter and in… Continue Reading →
Agua Dulce Farm, a certified-Organic urban farm located in southeast Austin, is looking to add two new team members: a Farm Manager and an Aquaponics Technician. Click on the links to read more about each position and apply today.
El Ranchito’s traveling camp, the Gulf Coast Expedition (GCE) has added a NEW segment: Barton Creek Expedition. Eligible Participants: 18 to 22 year-olds who are graduates of El Ranchito Conservation Corps, or have experience with a similar program offering camping and conservation… Continue Reading →
Students for Sustainability recently filmed a video chronicling some of their efforts, goals, and guiding principles. Check it out!
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center is hiring an Afterschool & Summer Program Coordinator/ Weekend Natural Science Educator to work part-time from May to mid-December 2018 and February to mid-May 2019. Click here to learn more about the position and to apply.
Don’t miss the deadline to sign up for Earth Charter International’s next 10-week online training program in Leadership, Sustainability, and Ethics. The course will run from July 2nd- September 10th. Participants will need to apply by June 4th. This program is designed to train… Continue Reading →
Join or support the St. Edward’s team for the 2018 Shower Strike! By pledging not to shower until the goal amount of money has been met, participants will help provide clean water to school children, orphans and entire communities. You can… Continue Reading →
Got something broken? Don’t throw it out. Bring it to the Fix-It Fair! Do you have broken electronics, some missing buttons on your favorite sweater, a problem with your bicycle, or a messed up pair of old earrings? Bring these… Continue Reading →
El Ranchito Nature Camp is looking to hire male leaders for their summer camp program. If you meet the following requirements, click here to apply today! Available from June 8-July 9 Have two years experience working or in college Are interested in working… Continue Reading →
Help your budget and the planet this Easter with this helpful meal calculator from Shari’s Berries! You can enter everything from the number of guests, to their eating habits, to the types of food you’d like to serve and the calculator… Continue Reading →
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Annual Summit is a great opportunity for anyone involved with sustainability in higher education to connect, learn, and collaborate with like-minds from around the state. Registration is now open for the 2018 Summit,… Continue Reading →
On Saturday, March 3rd from 9:30-12:30, Texas Conservation Corps needs your help with trail restoration and building! Bring water bottle, wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Kind Bars will be provided! Spaces are very limited, so sign up here today.
St. Edward’s University has recently renewed its membership in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to further campus efforts toward building a healthy and just world. Through membership in AASHE, St. Edward’s University will receive continued support… Continue Reading →
Classes have begun and there’s a lot going on! To ensure that you know all about recycling and composting on campus, here’s a quick and handy guide. Also, check out our video on campus recycling and composting tips! Classrooms and offices: Gray… Continue Reading →
This Saturday, January 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, join the Wild Basin Creative Research Center in celebrating local artist, Heidi Miller Lowell, as she wraps up her Fall Artist in Residence program with them! Refreshments will be served while… Continue Reading →
Join Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College on Thursday, November 30th at 6 PM CST for a free webinar called “How to Get a Job in Sustainability: Purpose-Driven Careers in Business, NGOs, and Government.” Dr. Goodstein… Continue Reading →
TreeFolks is hiring two seasonal Field Assistants as part of their NeighborWoods tree distribution program. Click here to read more about this hands-on position.
Apply for a Fulbright Scholarship and you could receive a grant to study or teach outside of the U.S. for up to a year. Fulbright scholarships are available to seniors and alumni who are U.S. citizens. Applications are typically due… Continue Reading →
The National Wildlife Federation has created a listserv for young professionals interested in conservation “with monthly bulletins sharing spotlights young professionals in the field, events, job listings, action items and more!” To join, send an email here. You can also view… Continue Reading →
The Tropospheric Ozone Pollution Project (TOPP) came to the Hilltop last year with its first weather balloon launch on July 30th. These weather balloons provide a vertical profile of ozone; data collected will help assess sources and concentrations of ozone… Continue Reading →
This year’s freshman class explored the topic of food justice through the lens of Kelsey Timmerman’s book, Where Am I Eating? An Adventure through the Global Food Economy. Food justice is an important component of social and environmental sustainability because… Continue Reading →
Change starts with you and I. It is our responsibility to preserve our planet’s natural resources and improve it for generations to come. How can you show your support? In a recent Sunday sermon Fr. Peter talked about the importance… Continue Reading →
Want to live a more balanced and active life? Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to participate in the Wellness Walks program. Dedicate 30 minutes at least once per week to walking with a group and pave your way to… Continue Reading →
The Center for Ethics and Leadership invites students, faculty, staff and alumni to hear Drew Corson speak about environmental policy and ethics titled, “Applied Environmental Ethics in Environmental Consulting.” The presentation will be on Tuesday, February 14th from 4:30 –… Continue Reading →
The Outdoor Adventure program at St. Edward’s University introduces students and the community to a variety of activities and programs in the great outdoors. Whether you are participating in outdoor trips or using our rental program to create your own… Continue Reading →
Did you know that sustainability is connected to your wellness? It’s often true that what’s good for you is good for the planet. Consider our Farm to Work program: the produce is healthy and nourishing for your body and, because… Continue Reading →
The Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Summit 2017 organizers are calling for presentation and poster submissions by December 10th. Interested participants can submit ideas for lectures, hands-on workshops, group/panel discussions, and posters. Click here to submit yours today!… Continue Reading →
If you’re considering a career in sustainability, check out this video from the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference in Baltimore. It features interviews with sustainability officers and other campus sustainability staff from universities… Continue Reading →
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 local and state levels to help implement sustainability initiatives. This past summer, Suzzanne was a Sustainability Intern for the City of El Paso, where she focused on community resilience… Continue Reading →
Jameson Adams, Associate Director of Athletic Operations, recently demonstrated how making St. Edward’s University a greener campus is truly a team effort. When encouraged to think about how Athletics can support campus sustainability causes, the first thing he thought of… Continue Reading →
Faculty members are invited to participate in one of the upcoming Master Plan forums. To accommodate teaching schedules, two forums are scheduled – October 19th, 2:30pmin the Ragsdale Center – Jones Auditorium and October 20th, 9 a.m. in Main Building,… Continue Reading →
Staff members are invited to participate in the upcoming Master Plan forum. Sasaki Associates, Inc., a consulting and design firm, will host the forum on Tuesday, October 18, 4pm in the JBWS – Carter Auditorium. In this discovery phase of… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Students for Sustainability (SFS) for winning big at this year’s Involvement Fair! This annual event is held during the first week or two of the fall semester and provides attending organizations with a chance to compete in a… Continue Reading →
New App Lets Bicyclists Help City Officials Crowd-Source Travel Data to Make Biking in Austin Better
If you’re one of Austin’s many bicyclists, you can now help City of Austin officials make your rides even better, just by having your phone with you! The Ride Report app is a free “trip-tracking app for iPhone (Android version… Continue Reading →
Hello St. Edward’s Community. My name is Kasey Liehr and I am taking over this year as the head of the Tap the Hilltop Campaign. I am an Environmental Science and Policy Major with a minor in Graphic Design. Our… Continue Reading →
Today is the day you get to add one more thing to the list on why you should keep drinking your delicious coffee every morning. Besides just waking up to that magical smell you will also be saving the world… Continue Reading →
In its continued efforts to become more sustainable, Bon Appétit recently announced that it will be charging 25 cents per compostable to-go container across its on-campus dining halls. Their goal is to start promoting the use of their reusable plastic… Continue Reading →
Wild Basin Creative Research Center just posted a Hook Scholar Spotlight on their blog! Click here to read it and find out how a group of Hook Scholars are researching habitat restoration techniques.
Sustainability isn’t just about the health and well-being of the planet; it’s about people’s health too. We can take care of our surrounding environment by taking care of our own bodies, as the two are tied to one another in… Continue Reading →
The City of Austin has begun rolling out a city-wide curbside composting program as part of its plan to become a zero waste city by 2040. COA has been running a pilot composting program for the past three and a… Continue Reading →
The Center for Ethics and Leadership and the Social Justice LLC invite students to participate in a Deliberative Dialogue about sustainability and public policy associated with sustainability. Engage in deliberative dialogue about promoting sustainability in the US and in the… Continue Reading →
The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance has released their calendar of major events for the Fall 2016 semester and among the many exciting events they’ll be hosting, two are sustainability-related. Oct. 4: “The Climate Change Challenge and Implications… Continue Reading →
The annual Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) Summit has been scheduled for March 5th – 7th, 2017. It will be held at Texas A&M Commerce. The summit is designed for sustainability staff in all areas of expertise, faculty working on… Continue Reading →
The incoming Class of 2020 will be reading Where Am I Eating?, Kelsey Timmerman’s compelling and thought-provoking journey to find out where his food truly comes from while delving into the topic of food justice. Click here to read more about the… Continue Reading →
It’s been almost one year since Pope Francis shared his message, Laudato Si’: On Care For Our Common Home, calling upon the people of the world to recognize and address climate change and the impact that we humans have on… Continue Reading →
Global Studies major Elena Gerrera ’16 is a recipient of the USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship, a program that attracts students who “want to work on the front lines of some of the most pressing global challenges of… Continue Reading →
Tim Briones ’18, a Communications major here at St. Edward’s University, was recently asked to create a short video news package on something news-worthy occurring in Austin for his Broadcast Journalism class. He decided to create a piece on Agua… Continue Reading →
St. Edward’s University’s Earth Week 2016 celebration was featured in an article by the National Catholic Reporter! The article also featured Earth Week celebrations at Catholic institutions across the country, with a special focus on tree planting. Our Sustainability Coordinator,… Continue Reading →
Originally written by Andrea Guzman for Hilltop Views The Student Government Association added two referendums to the ballot this voting season, which include a green fund and a tobacco smoke-free campus. During a formal Senate meeting on March 31, the… Continue Reading →
This blog is part of a series written by St. Edward’s student Chris Jackson, who was selected as one of eight students from around the country to represent the American Chemical Society (ACS) as a student ambassador at the United… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Gwendolyn Bailey and Thomas LaPoint, both MSEM ’15 graduates, for having their research published in Sustainability. These two are the first students of the Professional Science Master’s in Environmental Management and Sustainability at SEU to be formally published in… Continue Reading →
By Victoria Cavazos on Thursday, January 21, 2016 for Hilltop Views As part of its “Fusion Discussion Group” series, the Center for Ethics and Leadership hosted a luncheon and conversation Wednesday on Pope Francis’ encyclical on environmentalism. The discussion, which was… Continue Reading →
The St. Edward’s University Facilities Department is thrilled to introduce to you the newest member of our team: Ellie Blair. Ellie was selected to represent our university as the Environmental Health & Safety Intern. As a current graduate student in… Continue Reading →
We all play an important role in reducing our energy and conserving resources on campus. Taking five minutes to complete five small actions before you go will reduce energy use and support the Hilltop Community in achieving our sustainability goals!… Continue Reading →
Graduate students Christine Lacayo and Pamela Millan in the MSEM program have been attending the public forum events at COP21 in Paris, France since Friday, December 4th working for the Sylvia Earle Alliance with Charlotte Vick and underwater photographer and… Continue Reading →
Faith & the Common Good created the Green Rule poster, derived from the classic Golden Rule found in major faith traditions, paraphrasing it by saying: “Do unto the Earth as you would have it do unto you.” Read their statement below on… Continue Reading →
Join Students for Sustainability, Tap the Hilltop, and the Office of Sustainability for Campus Sustainability Day on Wednesday, October 28 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the Ragsdale Lawn! Campus Sustainability Day allows for students, faculty, and staff at… Continue Reading →