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Take Back the Tap!

The student Miller Grant-funded project "Take Back the Tap" has successfully teamed up with PSU Facilities and Planning to install our first water bottle refilling station. The station features a water filter and is located in the first floor of Smith across from the Information Desk.  Check it out!

 

PSU Sustainability Welcomes New Students

Sustainability staff from around campus has coordinated to provide support for new students during summer orientations.  We'll be at all student resource fairs, provide guided composting at catered events, and are setting up a variety of activities during new student week!  Welcome, 2010-11 incoming students!

 

Student Volunteers Needed

Are you looking to expand your resume this summer?  Sustainability offers a variety of volunteer opportunities that can help you network and develop skils in a variety of areas.  To get involved, email Heather Spalding, Sustainability Leadership and Outreach Coordinator, at hspaldin@pdx.edu.

 

Food for Thought Cafe is Open This Summer

The student-run cafe wil have pastries and coffee available from 9 am - 2 pm Monday through Thursday. Feel free to stop by in the basement of Smith Student Union. Yum!

 

Sustainability Bulletin - Coming Soon!

PSU's new Sustainability Leadership and Outreach Coordinator is compiling PSU's first Sustainability Bulletin.  Look for it at the beginning of August.  For now, you can sign up for the bulletin by becoming a member of the EcoWiki!  Click "create an account". 


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Portland State University Launches Online Sustainability Pledge PDF Print E-mail
Written by Heather Spalding   

The PSU campus sustainability pledge was launched on September 28, 2009 through the Sustainability Leadership Center. For the first time students, staff, and faculty have the opportunity to consider their behaviors together in order to enhance the quality of life for our campus and global community.

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Update on RNP Paid Internship PDF Print E-mail

The application deadline for the Renewable Northwest Project paid internship has been extended to Wednesday, October 28.  Also, graduate students are welcome to apply. 

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PSU Social Sustainability Colloquium PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 22 October 2009 15:26

PSU Social Sustainability Colloquium: An Ethic of Accountability in an Era of Scarcity: Acting in the Public Interest

Fri, Oct 23

1-3pm

Portland State University, University Center Building

527 SW Hall, Room 485


Join us to hear a panel of business professionals explore the responsibilities of business in creating and maintaining sustainable social systems in an era of scarcity. We will discuss the idea that the central role of corporate management in society is facilitating the long term viability of a democratically governed society grounded in justice, equality, and trust and supported by sustainable natural, social and economic systems.

 
Regional Equity Panel Discussions PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 22 October 2009 15:09

 

Regional Equity: Making sure that all neighborhoods thrive
The benefits and burdens of regional growth and change should be distributed equitably
Metro Council invites you to a series of panel discussions with Myron Orfield, a nationally recognized expert in the field of metropolitan equity issues and the director of the Institute on Race and Poverty at the University of Minnesota. Professor Orfield will join a series of panel discussions on meeting the Metro Council’s goal of equal distribution of the benefits and burdens of regional growth.
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Developing Our University Eco-District PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 14:00

Fall 2009 Civic Engagement Breakfast

Portland's Sustainability and Community Building on the Ground: Developing Our University Eco-District (Part One)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
8:30-10 a.m.

Smith Memorial Student Union Multicultural Center, Room 228 (1825 S.W. Broadway, Portland, Ore.)

A two-part series FREE and open to the public.

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Graphic Arts Intern for Green Consultancy PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ray Berardinelli   
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 13:42


Graphic arts intern being sought by sustainable business advisors Kalpa Consulting to design and lay-out materials for use in collateral pieces and on the Web. Must have access to design software. Good opportunity to build a portfolio of green focused projects. Short term, unpaid assignment with flexible hours.  Please send cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
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