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Earth Day Extravaganza 2022

Southern Oregon University invites the Rogue Valley community, and beyond, to the annual "Earth Day Extravaganza!"

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Sustainability Newsletter Winter Term 2022

We have campus updates, sustainability spotlight as well as upcoming events. Click here to read more.

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Bring on the Bees and Take Time for Trees

The Xerces Society, a non-profit environmental organization that focuses on the conservation of invertebrates considered to be essential to biological diversity reported that 40% of pollinator species on earth are at risk of extinction in the coming years as a result of habitat loss, the use of harmful pesticides, and climate change.

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Strategic Plan Update for Sustainability January 2022

Sustainability is a core value and a Strategic Direction at SOU. Here is the update for January 2022 on progress towards our goals.

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Community Climate Connect Survey

SOU Sustainability Office and Ashland Climate Project of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now partner in creating a survey to help Ashland address Climate Change.

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Sustainability Newsletter Fall Term 2021

We have campus updates, a sustainability spotlight on our Real Food Coordinator as well as upcoming events. Click here to read more.

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Sustainability and Equity in Purchasing at SOU

Click here to read more about SOU's new and updated Sustainability and Equity in Purchasing Policy and the associated procedure.

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Sustainability at SOU During the Pandemic

Raynna Jackson, SOU's Student Sustainability Co-ordinator is graduating this year! Click here to read about her experience working in SOU's Sustainability Office.

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Sustainability Newsletter Spring Term 2021

Leslie is a professor in the Environmental Science and Policy Department at SOU. She got her BA from Stanford University, with a major in Cultural and Social Anthropology and a minor in Psychology.

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SOU and Climate Action in the Community

Sarah Ross, SOU's Student Zero Waste Coordinator writes about her experience on Southern Oregon Climate Act Now's (SOCAN) Master Climate Protector Course and what we can do to work together to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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SOU Earth Month 2021

Earth Month at SOU is a series of events, activities, and programming for the SOU community throughout the month of April! Check back soon for updates to the schedule, details will be added for additional events over spring break.

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Sustainability Newsletter Winter Term 2021

Earth day is a global movement that provides a voice for environmental consciousness and environmental issues. The first Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson in the U.S. Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth's natural resources for future generations.

SOU Sustainable Stories and Events

Earth Day Extravaganza 2022

Sustainability Newsletter Winter Term 2022

Bring on the Bees and Take Time for Trees

Strategic Plan Update for Sustainability January 2022

Community Climate Connect Survey

Sustainability Newsletter Fall Term 2021

Sustainability and Equity in Purchasing at SOU

Sustainability at SOU During the Pandemic

Sustainability Newsletter Spring Term 2021

SOU and Climate Action in the Community

SOU Earth Month 2021

Sustainability Newsletter Winter Term 2021

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