Penn State Sustainability

Join the Penn State EcoReps Program in observing the Earth Hour. Every year, millions of people around the world turn off their lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and encourage sustainable living, allowing reflection on how small actions can lead to big changes for the planet. Located at Old Main, the event will start at 8:30pm and end at 9:30pm with Old Main turning off it's lights alongside other notable landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House. Make sure to stop by!?

It's not too late to apply for Penn State City Semester. This summer program open to any Penn State student offers you the chance to live and work in Pittsburgh in a tailored internship focused on an area of sustainability of interest to you, all while participating in a cohort that learns about sustainability together while networking with sustainability leaders across the region. Applications are due Tuesday, March 26. Click here to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eSsnqGZ4

Are you a college student interested in a career in sustainability but don't know what all your options might be? Then you need to check out the latest GreenGov Webinar on Friday, March 21, at noon, featuring a conversation on "Navigating Your Sustainability Journey: Exploring Government Careers in Sustainability." Come hear five speakers from all stages of their career and from across PA government talk about how sustainability intersects with their work in health, conservation, transportation, environmental protection, and technology. Careers in state government offer an opportunity to be of service and. make a difference. Come learn about options you may have never known existed. Pre-registration is required here: https://lnkd.in/ebW9jrex

Spring is in the air and we're seeing migratory birds returning to Pennsylvania. But the field of birdwatching and other nature pursuits has been far from inclusive and welcoming to everyone throughout history. Come hear renowned birder, naturalist, hunter-conservationist, and 2022 MacArthur Fellow J. Drew Lanham's talk on "Coloring the Conservation Conversation" on Tuesday, March 18, at noon at the Chemical & Biomedical Engineering Building on the Penn State University Park campus.

Hey, Penn State Berks community and folks in Reading -- check out the great Earth Day events coming to Penn State Berks in April. As usual, Berks is creating amazing opportunities to build a community around sustainability for students, faculty/staff, alumni, and community members.

We all need a break sometimes and science has proven that time in nature is critical for human health and resilience. Yet too many groups lack safe, welcoming access to the outdoors. Join Penn State Sustainability on Wednesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. (EST) for an online screening of two short films--"Resistance Climbing" and "Ascend"--about historically underserved groups connecting to the outdoors. A panel discussion featuring Penn State student outdoor leaders and faculty researchers follows. https://lnkd.in/e_g9WmTu

THON 2025 is here!! As the world's largest student-run philanthropy, THON understands the importance of protecting the planet. During THON, you may notice recycled posters from years past, donated towels for cleaning and athletic training, and volunteers in blue OPPerations shirts organizing waste sortation. During the event, you may notice waste receptacles, in partnership with Pepsi, around the Bryce Jordan Center's concourse with separate options for plastic and aluminum, compost, and landfill. To eliminate plastic waste, THON also allows attendees to bring empty reusable water bottles into the Bryce Jordan Center. THON is introducing a new sustainability effort this year. Zero Waste Event Productions is a company that specializes in waste sorting at large scale events like concerts and music festivals. The Zero Waste Events team will work on sorting the waste from THON, with potential to achieve a 90% waste diversion rate.?

Know a Penn State student looking to gain valuable job skills while helping communities across Pennsylvania at the same time? Penn State's Local Climate Action Program (LCAP) is hosting an info session for students who may be interested in participating in the year-long program next year. LCAP partners Penn State students (from any campus, any major, undergrad and grad) with local government officials from around Pennsylvania to complete local scale climate action planning, including greenhouse gas inventorying and drafting climate plans in consultation with local communities. Interested in learning more? Find out if LCAP is a good fit for your academic and professional interests by coming to this Zoom info session to learn more on Thursday, February 27, 7-8 pm (EST), Online. Register here: https://lnkd.in/edGBCZuC

UPDATE: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST, THE COLLOQUIUM (originally scheduled for Feb. 5) HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 9. What do you remember when you think about the COVID pandemic? For many, it feels like forever ago while for others it feels like it hasn't ended. Whichever way you feel, as a society we haven't done a lot of processing about its lasting lessons and implications for our communities. But renowned sociologist Eric Klinenberg has, as detailed in his bestselling "2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year that Changed Everything." Learn how social connectedness can play a huge role in mitigating public health outcomes and how it impacts everything from personal happiness to community resilience. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eRhXN8eg.

?? Penn State Students ?? There are two amazing opportunities for you in Pittsburgh this summer! City Semester Pittsburgh ?? Good for: Penn State students at any campus or major passionate about community engagement, urban sustainability, and making an impact. ?? Includes: EARTH 412 course on Urban Sustainability for credit, internship with community partner, guest speakers, field trips, and more. ?? Apply by March 26 (early decision March 5) at https://lnkd.in/eSsnqGZ4 High-Performance Building Summer Program ?? Good for: Penn State students interested in sustainable design, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge building technologies. Great for those majoring in architecture and architectural engineering. ?? Includes: three weeks learning alongside students from SouthWest College (Northern Ireland), hands-on activities, networking with industry leaders, site visits, and more. ?? Apply by March 28 at https://lnkd.in/ev5xw5q8