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New Students
Welcome to BU and thank you for checking out BU Sustainability's resources. We know these are trying times, as we all cope with the impacts of COVID-19 around the world, but we want you to know that we are happy you are joining our community and are excited to connect with... More
Student Sustainability Leadership Award 2020 Nominees
Congratulations to the following seniors who have been nominated for Student Sustainability Leadership Awards. Thank you for setting a great example and best wishes on your post-college endeavors. We are excited for the impact you will continue to make. We will announce the recipient of the Student Sustainability Leader Award by... More
2020 Survey
Thank you for completing the annual Sustainability Survey. Conducting an annual survey helps us better understand our community and informs the direction of our future communications and programming. Congratulations to the winner of this year's drawing, BU staff member Beth Durak of Sponsored Programs! The survey was designed to gauge progress on... More
Campus Climate Lab
With tens of thousands of students and employees, plus hundreds of buildings, BU is like a city within a city. Our ability to take action on climate change impacts our broader community's ability to meet its climate change goals. We’re looking for BU students and faculty who want to be... More
Zero Waste Planning Participation
It's a team effort to create a Zero Waste Implementation Plan for a large institution. How does participating in BU's process impact the participants? We collected responses from a few members of the Zero Waste Working Groups: Edward Jacques, Facilities Director, Fenway Campus Colleen McGinty, Assistant Vice President | Annual... More
Ambassador Experiences
Sustainability Ambassadors share about their experiences. What did they love about the experience? What did they learn? Why would they encourage students to apply for the position? Hear from Carlee Campuzano (Communications Studies and Film/Television major), Alyssa Helmling, (Biology Pre-Med major), and Nnenna Eze (Computer Engineering major & Mechanical Engineering... More
Sustainable Travel Tips
As you prepare to travel, check out these tips on how to integrate sustainable practices. A little bit of thought and planning can help you lighten your carbon footprint. All Aboard Finding the right transportation options for your trip is the first step to being a sustainable traveler. According to the US... More
Internship Impact Statements
Testimonials from just a few of the 100+ BU alumni who have served as BU Sustainability interns. Note that BU Sustainability's previous name was sustainability@BU. Stephanie Gagnon (CAS '18) "sustainability@BU opened my eyes to the wide variety of career options relating to sustainability and climate action, and helped me to shape my... More
Bring Your Own Problem
On July 31, 2019 Boston University co-hosted a Bring Your Own Problem event with Second Nature, ENGIE, and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission to explore energy, sustainability, and climate change issues and opportunities in higher education. Dozens of energy managers and key stakeholders from area universities participated. Presenters Dennis Carlberg, Associate Vice President... More
Summer 2019 Sustainability Ambassadors
What are you most excited about for your experience as a Sustainability Ambassador? Learn more about Sustainability Ambassadors.