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Rogue Earth Day 2024

On Friday April 19th, 2024 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!

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Student Orientation

Find out more about what is happening at SOU on Sustainability and how to get involved with this handy guide.

Building a Sustainable Legacy with Creation of SOU Sustainability Archive Read More

Fellows in Action, Institute for Applied Sustainability, Sustainability

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.

Collaborative Projects, Institute for Applied Sustainability, 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.

SOU Sustainable Tourism Training at Southern Oregon University Read More

Fellows in Action, Institute for Applied Sustainability, Sustainability

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.

Shayne Hayes, Sam Silberberger, Derek Swithenbank, and Kt Wirth

Environmental, Sustainability

Students Research Environmental Justice

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

Environmental, Sustainability

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.

Events, Sustainability

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!

SOU Recycling Center Southern Oregon University

Environmental, Sustainability

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SOU Sustainable Stories and Events

Rogue Earth Day 2024

Student Orientation

Building a Sustainable Legacy with the Creation of the SOU Sustainability Archive

Global Innovation Scholars Program

Sustainable Tourism Training: A Collaborative Effort for a Greener Future

Students Research Environmental Justice

SOU Implements Energy STAR Portfolio Manager to Help Improve Energy Efficiency

Rogue Earth Day 2023

Debunked: Tackling Five Myths about recycling at SOU

Trash Talk: A Waste Audit at SOU

City of Ashland Incentivizing Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency

SOU’s Apiary Project

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