UCI is No. 1 in U.S., No. 2 overall in Sierra magazine’s 2019 ‘Cool Schools’ ranking
UCI is No. 1 in U.S., No. 2 overall in Sierra magazine’s 2019 ‘Cool Schools’ ranking With unmatched 10 straight years in top 10, campus is higher ed sustainability leader The green streak continues! Sierra magazine has named the University of California, Irvine No. 1 in the nation and No. 2 overall in [...]
Sustainable Transportation Student Research
UCI Master of Public Health Practicum Project: Factors and Barriers Affecting Use of Active and Sustainable Transportation Among UC Irvine Students by Samer Khan, 2018-2019 CNI Student Engagement Fellow The University of California’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative (CNI) aims to achieve UC-wide carbon neutrality by 2025. With this, UC campuses and medical centers are implementing [...]
Learn about the CNI and UC Carbon Offsets Opportunity
The UC Carbon Neutrality Initiative and UC Carbon Offset Projects In 2013, the UC Carbon Neutrality Initiative (CNI) was established by UC President Janet Napolitano and this initiative pledges that the UC system will become carbon neutral by 2025. Every year, UC students are chosen for Bonnie Reiss CNI Student [...]
UC Irvine earns 3rd place in the UC Cool Campus Challenge 2.0
UC Irvine earns 3rd place in the UC Cool Campus Challenge 2.0 By Samer Khan, 2018-19 UCI Bonnie Reiss Carbon Neutrality Initiative Student Engagement Fellow The second UC Cool Campus Challenge took place this year from April 1st to April 26th with over 3,200 Anteaters participating. The friendly [...]
UCI Sustainability Celebrates Gracie Wong for Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
UCI Sustainability Celebrates Gracie Wong for Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award The UCI Sustainability team is beyond proud and excited to announce that Gracie Wong will be honored with the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award at the 2019 Lauds and Laurels Award Ceremony hosted by the UCI Alumni Association. Lauds & Laurels [...]
GSRC New Logo Design Competition
GSRC New Logo Design Competition In response to recent stakeholder feedback, we are changing the name of Global Sustainability Resource Center (GSRC) to Sustainability Resource Center (SRC). We believe that the name change will better reflect and emphasize the work we endeavor to forward on campus and in a local [...]
Earth Week 2019
Earth Week 2019 The fourth week of April (April 22 – 26) is Earth Week and student leaders from UCI’s Sustainability Co-Curricular Working Group (SCWG) have coordinated with campus organizations and departments to offer a week of free giveaways, games, and special events. Download a PDF of Earth Week Events Contact Earth Week Coordinators Add [...]
Join the GSRC Team – Now Hiring for Program Coordinator Position
Join the GSRC Team - Now Hiring for Program Coordinator Position UCI Global Sustainability Resource Center is excited to announce that we are now hiring for the permanent GSRC Program Coordinator position! The Program Coordinator is responsible for initiating, assessing, planning, and delivering ongoing innovative programming, resources, and services that serve the campus [...]
Join the Cool Campus Challenge, April 1 – 26
Cool Campus Challenge 2.0 This April, pledge to take simple steps at work and at home to lower your energy and water use, reduce waste, live a healthier and ultimately reduce your carbon footprint. Together, our actions can help UC reach its carbon neutrality goals! Take Action and Join the Challenge! [...]