Student Organizations
There are a number of student organizations that are working to make our campus, community, and planet a more sustainable place to be. Check out one of these organizations or find others through
Student Involvement and Leadership.
2020 Vision
Contact:
Margaret Tran,
www.2020vision.org
2020 Vision is aimed at reducing America's oil consumption through education, legislation, and research
All Scholarship Hall Council
Contact: Andrew McNeil, Environmental Chair
Alternative Energy Society
Contact: James Roberts
Association of University Residence Halls
Contact: Jayne Fisher, Community Service and Environmental Concerns
Delta Force
Contact: John Cross and
Bridey Maidhof
Delta Force is a student organization dedicated to creating a positive impact on the KU community and to empowering the student body to make change. This semester they are focusing on issues of sustainability and sexual health around campus.
EARTH
Contact: earth@ku.edu,
EARTH Website
EARTH works in areas whose natural environments need repair or protection, such as the KU Campus Garden. EARTH educates and provide opportunities for service and direct action to improve the environment. They are a program of the KU
Center for Community Outreach
Emerging Green Builders
Contact: Marshall Hilton,
US Green Building Council Website
Emerging Green Builders is a coalition of students and young professionals intent on promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement. Their mission is to create a network of emerging green building leaders and develop opportunities for involvement through the US Green Building Council to further generate momentum for the green building industry.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Contact: ewb_ku@yahoo.com,
Engineers Without Borders Website
EWB is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.
KUBioClub
Contact: KUBioClub@hotmail.com,
www.ku.edu/~bioclub/
The purpose of the KUBioClub is to enhance the learning environment of University students by providing a forum for students who strive to learn more about the biological sciences through speakers, community service, and increased interaction with peers and faculty.
KU Environs
Contact: Brian Sifton,
KU Environs Website
Environs is a KU student organization which promotes awareness of environmental problems and issues. Through distribution of information, education, and activism, Environs encourages sound environmental practices within the university and the community of Lawrence.
Lawrence Fair Trade
Contact: Ashley Depenbusch
Net Impact
Contact: Ric Rosenfield,
Net Impact Website
Net Impact is a global organization devoted to making a positive impact on society, the economy, and the environment through the power of business. Members will have the opportunity to engage in community service projects, network with local business leaders, and educate the local business community about social responsibility issues.
Student Environmental Advisory Board
Contact: Sonia Marcinkowski
Student Environmental Advisory Board (SEAB) acts on behalf of Student Senate to make recommendations and to provide assistance to the Environmental Stewardship Program by developing policies and formulating strategies to improve the campus environment and to initiate and/or enhance campus environmental programs. SEAB also works to raise awareness and seek student input on environmental issues and campus environmental programs.
