Here's the latest in news, events, and announcements from WCU's Office of Sustainability!
The Sustainability Council is excited to welcome a very special guest, WCUPresident Chris Fiorentino, at their meeting thisFriday, March 4th at 1:30pm on Zoom. Members and non-members alike, mark your calendars and be sure to join! Anyone interested in advancing sustainability at WCU is welcome. At this unique council meeting, you'll have a chance to hear straight from the President and show your support for meaningful initiatives.
Sustainability Council Meeting: March 4, 2022 at 1:30pm
The Sustainability Council (SC) is the premier forum for advancing environmental, social, and economic sustainability at West Chester University. Students, faculty, staff, and community members work together on SC committees and task forces to implement initiatives such as sustainability in the curriculum, zero waste, carbon neutral transportation, sustainable development, and community outreach. Everyone is welcome to attend SC meetings and join our subcommittees to help WCU meet the pressing demands of 21st century society... you are invited!
SC Vision Statement
Our vision is to cultivate a campus community that thrives on the principles of sustainability. We practice, promote, and advocate for a campus culture and institutional structure that embody a deep respect for the natural world, social equity, and economic justice for all.
Are Waste Audits a Waste of Time?
The next PLAN (Post-Landfill Action Network) spring training session is approaching! Register now for Are Waste Audits a Waste of Time?hosted on Zoom this Wednesday, March 2nd at 3pm. As a member campus, all WCU students, faculty, and staff have access to these trainings and other PLAN resources for FREE! Learn more at Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) | Creating a world without waste (postlandfill.org).
Interested in learning more about a career in sustainability? Want to talk with professionals who can offer insight into getting involved in this dynamic field? Curious about organizations that have sustainability initiatives? Join us on Tuesday, March 22nd from 3pm-5pm for an Info Session on Jobs in Sustainability in the Ballrooms in Sykes Student Union.
3pm-4pm: panel discussion - hear from WCU alumni and representatives about their experiences
4pm-5pm: networking - connect with various employers
The Career Development Center at West Chester University is partnering with WCU's Office of Sustainability, the Sustainability Council and WCU academic departments to create a unique opportunity for students to learn about and connect with organizations that offer opportunities associated with sustainability.
Spring 2022 Sustainability Research and Practice Seminar
The Sustainability Research and Practice Seminar Series continues this Wednesday, March 2nd from 12pm to 12:50pm with a presentation by Professor Heather Wholey, Anthropology and Sociology, speaking on Climate Crisis to Cultural Heritage Resources: Think Globally, Act Locally. Join us Wednesday at noon on Zoom or in person in Sykes 255A/B.
New Course in Fall 2022: SUSTAINABILITY 100: Intro to Sustainability
Students continuing at WCU next Fall, don’t miss this opportunity to take SUS 100 the first time it’s offered! For more info about Minors in sustainability, the Sustainability Pathway Certificate, and more fascinating learning opportunities, click on the link below.
Designed by Paije Carbonell West Chester University '22, Graphic and Interactive Design Major
Photo by Nur Ritter
Spotted in the GNA
This week, for our Spotted in the GNA feature, we're doing a close up on a creature you know (or think you know) very well, the American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus). While the American Red Squirrel population is plentiful across the continent, the survival rate of its young is a mere 22% and depends entirely upon its success acquiring its own territory or "midden" before the first winter. Like any house hunter, young may accomplish their homesteading by either competing for vacant territory, establishing new, or inheriting from their mothers. Mother squirrels have been known to gather additional middens prior to giving birth for the purpose of bequeathing them to her young.
Remember, you can find a whole host of images and information about the hundreds of species found in the Gordon Natural Area by accessing the GNA'sBiotapage.
Sustainability Council Meeting The Sustainability Council meets again this Friday, March 4th at 1:30pm on Zoom. Anyone interested in joining can reach out to Chair, Professor Aliza Richman for the meeting link.
Exciting Opportunities
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Internships, Summer 2022
Summer 2022 internship positions with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are posted now and will remain up through March 1st! There are a large number of positions available for a range of interests from air quality, to aquatic biology, food safety, and even communications. See the full list below and apply!
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