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Earth Month Recap: Taking Action for People and the Planet
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Earth Month 2021!
In case you missed the Earth Day event or want to re-watch it, below is a list of recordings from the CSU Earth Day event:
For those who attended the event, consider taking a quick survey to share your thoughts about the panel and breakout sessions. The CSU also put together a list of resources discussed by panelists and breakout session leaders.
If you missed any of our events or would like to re-watch the webinars, please visit our YouTube Earth Month playlist. Our YouTube channel also features all of our previous webinars and documentaries.
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We're Hiring: Outreach Student Assistant
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 We are seeking a part-time Outreach Student Assistant to help with social media, marketing, and administrative tasks among other duties.
Compensation: $15-$16/hr based on previous experience.
Questions: Contact Helen Simonyan at
helen.simonyan@csun.edu
Handshake Job ID: #4728097
Application Deadline: Friday, May 7th at 5pm PST.
Applicants must be enrolled in a CSUN degree program to qualify and preference will be given to students who will be enrolled at CSUN for at least the next 12 months. Must be able to work 10-20 hours per week and be available during summer break.
To learn more or apply, click here.
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In the News: Role of POC in Environmental Justice Movements
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Stevie Ruiz (left) at the Huntington Gardens in San Marino, Calif., with CSUN students Tomas Figueroa, Jr., Quetzalli Enrique, and Enrique Ramirez, Jr. Photo courtesy of Stevie Ruiz, from CSUN Today.
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CSUN Chicana/o Studies Professor Stevie Ruiz recently wrote a book, "Stewards of the Land: Race, Space, and Environmental Justice," that discusses the role of Latino and Asian-American communities in the environmental justice movement more than 100 years ago.
The book, under contract with the University of North Carolina Press, was supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship at the Huntington Library and the Chicana/o Studies Research Center's Visiting Scholar Award.
In the CSUN Today Article, Ruiz stated: "The first step is acknowledging the roles people of color have played historically in preserving our public lands and developing our national parks,” he said. “We also have to acknowledge the role racism has played under the guise of environmentalism.”
Article from CSUN Today.
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Upcoming Events: May 2021
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Uplifting and Healing Asian American Communities: Culture, Action, & Social Justice
Event Date: Tuesday, May 4th at 3:30pm
In light of recent tragedies associated with anti-Asian violence and hate, let’s get inspired by people spreading hope and solidarity. At this event, you will hear from Asian Americans who are doing innovative work that uplifts our diverse communities.
Learn more and register at https://library.csun.edu/events/uplifting-healing
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CSU's Race Against the Climate Crisis
Experts across the world, including at the CSU, engage in research to help people adapt to the climate crisis —from protecting the ocean to responding to wildfires. But to truly save the earth, efforts also need to mitigate climate change by addressing the cause of the problem: greenhouse gas emissions.
To aid in the efforts to mitigate the climate crisis, CSU faculty and students are finding ways to further curtail emissions and extract carbon from the atmosphere. Click here to learn more about these initiatives.
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Support Pollinators with "No Mow May"
Join communities across the country for No Mow May, an initiative to help support early season pollinators by allowing your yard to grow for the month of May.
Learn more about the history of No Mow May, how to participate, and additional steps you can take to help out the bees, butterflies, and other insects that support our planet by visiting Bee City USA's No Mow May webpage or reading their No Mow May blog post.
Does No Mow May Work? Research Says Yes
In 2020, over 435 registered property owners in Wisconsin participated in the campaign, including Lawrence University. Research was then conducted on the impact of No Mow May on pollinators.
Not only were the abundance and richness of bees higher in the yards of properties participating in No Mow May, but they were much higher. Participating yards had three-times higher bee species richness and five-times higher bee abundance than nearby parks that had been mowed.
This study was published in 2020 and is available for free download online.
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University Student Union Job Openings
The USU and Student Recreation Center are hiring! For those looking for on-campus employment, the current open positions include:
- Camp Counselors
- Student Building Manager
- Student Fitness Assistant
- Student Fitness Assistant Lead
- Student Lifeguard
- Student Membership Services Assistant
- Student Membership Services Lead
- Student Operations Services Assistant
To apply for any of these positions, please visit:
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The CSUN Food Pantry is Hiring
The CSUN Food Pantry is seeking part-time student assistants for the following positions:
Outreach/Marketing (Job Code: 3279746)
Pop-Up Pantry (Job Code: 3275033)
Both positions are up to 20 hours a week and applications are available through Handshake.
Application deadline: Monday, May 10th at 5pm.
About the Food Pantry:
Any student enrolled at a CSU currently living and/or working in the San Fernando Valley area is welcome to receive food and services at the pantry.
The CSUN Food Pantry is open with safe outdoor operations–face coverings and physical distancing required. To learn more, visit their website or follow them on Instagram.
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LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field.
To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exams at a 99% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. Save money by registering today and make a positive difference in your career!
The LEED Professional Designation has helped past participants attain internships and jobs and now is a great time to add this credential.
Cost: $200 – Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)
To register, click here. For any questions, please contact the instructor, Lorne, at info@leadinggreen.com.
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Resource: YOU @ CSUN
YOU is a comprehensive well-being platform designed to enhance student mental health, physical health, academic success, and social connections. YOU connects users to articles, campus resources, self-assessments, and opportunities for goal-setting. YOU is 100% free and confidential.
To use this resource, create an account at you.csun.edu.
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Click on the button above to send us any sustainability-related news, events, resources, or career/volunteer opportunities that you would like to be included in The Footprint!
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Sustainability is a key priority at California State University, Northridge, integrated into all aspects of the university from operations and infrastructure to outreach, education and research. We’ve taught thousands of students how to grow their own food, to rethink “waste,” to conserve energy and water, and to take what they learn at CSUN back to their communities.
We rely on the generosity of donors to expand CSUN's sustainability leadership - from academic learning opportunities for students to cutting-edge research and engagement that benefit our campus, state and planet. Please consider giving to the Institute for Sustainability. Your tax-deductible contributions help support our mission and invest in our students, faculty and staff who make a difference both on campus and in the community.
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