Upcoming Events

Are you interested in sustainability and social justice? Do you want to create lasting change on campus and in our community? We have funding for you!

The Sustainability, Equity, & Justice Fund (SEJF) can help you brainstorm and develop a project that aligns with your passions and makes our campus a more sustainable place. Drop by one of our winter quarter informational sessions ("Idea Labs") to find out more and start your grant application! Come meet our team, talk about your ideas, and receive a grant application to get started.

Email us at sejf@wwu.edu with any questions. See you there!

Dr. Laurie Trautman

In the past decade, the region has faced a growing number of climate-induced natural hazards, from fires to floods, which elevate the importance of working collaboratively with our neighbors to the north on shared challenges. This presentation will provide an overview of the cross-border area known by several names: the Pacific Northwest, the Salish Sea, Cascadia. Is it a region? What are the implications of being bifurcated by an international border? How do we approach governance in a cross-border context?

The Washington-Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference is a premier regional campus sustainability conference. The topics discussed throughout the program focus on social, economic, and environmental topics with an emphasis on creating strong connections between campuses throughout Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.

This year’s WOHESC itinerary has already been released, with inspiring keynote speakers and timely breakout session topics included. The conference will take place in person at Oregon State University in Corvallis from March 6th - 8th, 2023. We will accept up to 9 Western students to be a part of the 2023 WWU cohort. Participation includes one pre-conference meeting, conference attendance, and one post-conference meeting. Applications will be accepted up to February 4th, 2023, and review will conclude by February 10th.

Check out this years program at https://wohesc.org/program/.

Click the link to the application here

Applications will be vetted for demonstration of sustainability engagement, clarity of answer, and effort. The Sustainability Engagement Institute values and encourages diverse backgrounds and abilities.

NOTE:  Funding for attendance at the conference has not yet been secured.  You will be notified if the requested funds are approved. If you have any questions regarding the application or general WOHESC information, please contact Cole Burk at Sustain.Student.Ambassador@wwu.edu.

Join this next edition of the Learning Together Through Climate Upheaval Series, crafted to enhance the learning capacity of the planet so that we can make the most of the opportunities and challenges of climate change. Series topics are inspired by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, which help us approach climate change responses in an inter-sectional, holistic way.

This event will include conversations about how we can get involved in Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being.

The SDG goal is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Are you ready to attend a career fair at WWU?

Participation in a career fair is a great way for you and your organization to stand out among hundreds of upcoming graduates who are/will be seeking next step opportunities and students who are seeking internships or interested in learning about career options with an environmental focus!

Registration for this event is free, courtesy of the College of the Environment.

To register for this event click here

Why consider attending this event?

• The College of the Environment offers a variety of majors, minors and graduate school degrees you can view here 
• The Institute for Energy Studies is an interdisciplinary program offering a BA in Energy Policy and Management and a BS in Energy Science and Technology. Learn more here.  
• Learn about sustainability at WWU! Visit the webpage for the Sustainability Engagement Institute

For more information about the event follow the link here to the Career Services Center page.

Join this next edition of the Learning Together Through Climate Upheaval Series, crafted to enhance the learning capacity of the planet so that we can make the most of the opportunities and challenges of climate change. Series topics are inspired by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, which help us approach climate change responses in an inter-sectional, holistic way.

This event will include conversations about how we can get involved in Goal #4 Good Health and Well-being.

The SDG goal is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Join this next edition of the Learning Together Through Climate Upheaval Series, crafted to enhance the learning capacity of the planet so that we can make the most of the opportunities and challenges of climate change. Series topics are inspired by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, which help us approach climate change responses in an inter-sectional, holistic way.

This event will include conversations about how we can get involved in Goal #5 Gender Equality.

The SDG goal is to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Join this next edition of the Learning Together Through Climate Upheaval Series, crafted to enhance the learning capacity of the planet so that we can make the most of the opportunities and challenges of climate change. Series topics are inspired by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, which help us approach climate change responses in an inter-sectional, holistic way.

This event will include conversations about how we can get involved in Goal #6 Clean Water and Sanitation.

The SDG goal is to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.