Welcome to the Center for Sustainability!
The Center for Sustainability promotes and facilitates research and other learning opportunities that address environmental improvement, economic prosperity, and social responsibility. The Center helps develop interdisciplinary research teams, supports student research projects, sponsors service learning courses, coordinates a campus-wide network of sustainability ambassadors, and promotes sustainable practices at KU.
We are constantly seeking input from the campus community. If you have ideas for making our campus more sustainable, are involved in research that supports our mission, or would like to participate in our efforts, please contact us!
News & Notes
KU Energy Fair
CFS is teaming up with Chevron Energy Solutions to host the KU Energy Fair on October 9 from 11 AM to 3 PM on the Stauffer-Flint Lawn. Join us to celebrate the successes of the KU Community and learn more about energy conservation on campus!
Lights Out Across Campus
Go natural on October 9 by turning out the overhead lights in your office, classroom, or dorm room, and relying on that natural light streaming through your windows. For tips on reducing your energy use every day, visit our
Energy Conservation at KU page
Sustainability Leadership Awards
Know someone at KU making an effort to address issues of sustainability on campus or in the broader community? Nominate them for the
Sustainability Leadership Awards. Deadline for nominating individuals, programs, or projects is October 15.
Sustainability in the Classroom
This fall, Stacey White (CFS Director of Academic Programs and Associate Professor of Urban Planning) is coordinating a Sustainability Working Group at the KU Center for Teaching Excellence. Faculty from across campus are invited to join the upcoming discussions pertaining to various aspects of including sustainability content in our courses. Meetings are on Thursdays from 12 – 1 p.m. at CTE’s conference room in Budig Hall. Lunch is provided. A big thanks to CTE for supporting this group!
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The Environmentally Friendly Work Environment
The KU
Sustainability Ambassador network has developed 2 new "green guides" to help faculty and staff add a little more green to the work place.
Sustainability Works walks you through a typical day at the office and provides tips for lightening your impact along the way, while
The Sustainable Office takes a look at general operations. Both offer the opportunity to set goals and work towards a more sustainable future for your campus department.
Support Sustainability
In addition to the efforts of our
staff, CFS relies on the incredible support of faculty, staff, and students who donate their time and services to making the University of Kansas a more sustainable institution. Your contribution to CFS helps us carry our mission further through education, research, and service opportunities, and through the implementation of green initiatives.
Donate Now!
AASHE membership benefits available to entire campus community
KU is a member of the
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE is an association of colleges and universities working to advance sustainability in higher education in the US and Canada and offers members a number of benefits, including online resources. All members of the KU campus can access these resources. For more information, contact us at 864-5804 or
sustainability@ku.edu
