
SOU Sustainable Stories and Events


Fall Sustainability Newsletter
The fall sustainability newsletter has arrived. Check out the link below for information about new events, volunteer opportunities, new modes of transportation around campus and more!

ECOS Dish Loan Program
Welcome back Raiders! We hope you had an enjoyable summer. We here at ECOS are excited to announce the official launch of our new Dish Loan Program!

WATER You Waiting For? Help SOU Landscaping Be Water Conscious!
Spring has sprung, and we all know what that means- the sprinkler systems turn on. If you've been around campus at spring time before, you probably remember seeing at least one broken sprinkler here or there. I'd like to give you all a little background on why SOU Landscaping waters campus the way that it does, and how you can help us save water!

Sustainability Tip of the Month : Plant Natives
Do you garden or have a yard? If so, consider replacing your grass and ornamental plants with native plants to save money and time. Here’s why:

Spring 2017 Sustainability Newsletter
Hey everybody! The Spring 2017 Sustainability Newsletter is here! Check it out for all of our upcoming events and learn how to subscribe to our monthly emails!

Earth Week 2017!
Join Sustainability at SOU for an educational, engaging, and inspiring week full of a variety of events, workshops, and film screenings.The week takes place between the dates of Saturday, April 15th to Sunday, April 23rd.

SOU Botanical Tour and Arbor Day
Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means? SOU’s celebratory Arbor Day! Arbor day is a day where people are encouraged to plant and conserve trees. Since SOU is a tree campus, we will definitely be partaking!

Winter 2017 Sustainability Newsletter
Check out our Winter term Sustainability Newsletter for information on the Sustainability Leadership Certificate, The Farm at SOU, OSPIRG, the upcoming Access Day of Service, and other upcoming events!

Zipcars at SOU
Ever noticed the parking spots by Greensprings and the Hawk on Wightman that say “Zipcars Only”? Well, what is a Zipcar?: A Zipcar is a car that belongs to SOU that students can rent for as little as 1 hour, to as long as 7 days!

Snapchat Contest
Calling all digital designers!!! Sustainability at SOU is having a contest to see who can design the best Snapchat geofilters for five different sustainable aspects of our campus! All the guidelines are included in this poster, as well as Snapchat's parameters for the actual image.

Sustainability Tip of the Month : Sea-Food Smartly
Many of us love seafood, but between overfishing and news of slavery in the fishing industry, it's important to be aware of what our purchases are supporting. Fortunately, there are things we can do to make wise choices in our seafood purchases.
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