SOU Sustainable Stories and Events
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!
Sustainable Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Whether you have a significant other, best friend, or just want to treat yo self this holiday, make sure you do it sustainably. We’ve got some great tips to show that special someone you care while also being friendly to the environment and to the human body!
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.
SOU Recognized as Bicycle-Friendly University
Southern Oregon University joined 163 other visionary colleges and universities around the country today when it was recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists.
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.
Sustainable Landscape: SOU Bioswale
Did you know that SOU has a bioswale? A bioswale is a biofilter that collects and removes pollutants from a parking lot using natural elements similar to the way a wetland purifies water. Plants, rocks, soil, and microscopic organisms filter pollutants out of the water before it enters our streams.
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