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Building a Sustainable Legacy with the Creation of the SOU Sustainability Archive
Institute fellows Jessica Piekielek and Christopher Lucas have initiated an ambitious project to establish a Sustainability Archive at Southern Oregon University (SOU). This project aims to curate a diverse collection of print materials, oral histories, and rich media, providing a comprehensive insight into SOU’s commitment to sustainability.

Global Innovation Scholars Program
Global Innovation Scholars (GIS) is a groundbreaking international collaboration that unites Southern Oregon University and global partners in higher education. In 2023, the project supported community centered innovations in sustainability alongside the Universidad de Guanajuato.

Sustainable Tourism Training: A Collaborative Effort for a Greener Future
Institute fellow, Dr. Pavlina McGrady, in collaboration with Dr. Ladan Ghaharamani from Travel Oregon, spearheaded two impactful training sessions as part of the Sustainable Tourism Professional Training Program.

Students Research Environmental Justice
In a SOU Sociology and Anthropology course this fall, students researched environmental justice issues in Oregon. Read more here.

SOU Implements Energy STAR Portfolio Manager to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
Energy STAR portfolio manager is a great tool for the University to help track energy efficiency across each of its buildings and help identity improvements. Read more about it here.

Rogue Earth Day 2023
On Friday April 21st, 2023 from 3:30 - 7 pm, at The Farm at SOU, join Southern Oregon University and community partners for exhibits, live performances, an electric vehicle showcase, bike rodeo, art, food trucks, and more, all in celebration of Earth Day!

Debunked: Tackling Five Myths about recycling at SOU
Sarah Ross, SOU's Student PEAK Zero Waste Coordinator sat down with Jamie Rosenthal, Recology's Waste Education Officer to tackle some of the myths around recycling.

Trash Talk: A Waste Audit at SOU
Sarah Ross, SOU's PEAK Student Zero Waste Coordinator carries out a waste audit to learn more about what is in our trash and recycling to understand how we can divert more from landfill and reduce trash. Read the full article here.

City of Ashland Incentivizing Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency
SOU's Peak Student Sustainability Coordinator, Liz Adkisson, writes about the incentives available from the City of Ashland for home solar energy and home energy efficiency improvements.

SOU’s Apiary Project
The apiary project is a student-led mission to raise hives of honeybees on the Farm through a student mentorship beekeeping program. This program will afford interested students and pollinators alike an opportunity to thrive here at SOU.

Spring Sustainability Newsletter 2020
The Spring Sustainability Newsletter is here! Check it out for campus updates on sustainability and how the campus is staying connected on sustainability issues.
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