Office of Sustainability

Enhancing Educational Experiences within the Office of the Vice Provost

RESPONSES NEEDED for the Annual Office of Sustainability Travel Habits Survey
 

CC students, faculty, staff — please take this short survey for the Office of Sustainability about your travel habits during the academic year. After completing the survey, you will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card to either Wild Goose Meeting House (faculty and staff) or Josh and John’s (students). This data will aid in our annual assessment of Colorado College’s greenhouse gas emissions and help CC to be more sustainable! 

Students: http://coloradocollege.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eSfp0Lz1OVpyOc6

Faculty and Staff: http://coloradocollege.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0fksJUa1rA7oKge

Visit Iceland this Summer with the Office of Sustainability!

From waterfalls to an eco-village to a glacial lagoon, explore the Icelandic landscape and immerse yourself in the country’s culture and thriving eco-tourism industry. Guided by the Office of Sustainability, students will traverse across southern Iceland exploring Reykjavik, visiting several national parks, hiking numerous trails to picturesque locations, and much more!

To participate, you must attend one of these information sessions:

Dates: Dec. 1, 8, or 15 (Wednesdays)

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: Office of Sustainability (1004 N. Weber St.)

RSVP to a session by emailing Mae Rohrbach at mrohrbach@coloradocollege.edu

The CC Student Farm is Back!

Are you looking for more ways to meaningfully interact with your food and the environment? Join the CC Student Farm! Students work on the farm to create a small-scale, hand-powered, sustainable agricultural space that builds community through farming and generates fresh produce for students and community members. Getting involved on the farm is a great way to interact with nature without leaving campus, take your mind off the stress of academics, and learn about sustainable agriculture while getting your hands dirty. The CC Student Farm is a space for anyone interested in engaging more with the land their food comes from — no experience necessary! The club meets at 4 p.m. Thursdays at the farm (in the backyard of Stewart House, 1228 Wood Ave). Contact Kai Matthiasson (​​k_matthiasson@coloradocollege.edu) or Eileen Miller (e_miller@coloradocollege.edu) to get involved!

Look Out for Food Pantry and Swap Space Job Opportunities During Block 3

CC’s Food Pantry and Swap Space is seeking students passionate about food access and reducing consumption to fill two part-time (5-10 hours per week) positions. Upon re-opening in Worner, the FPSS will serve the student population to meet basic needs (food, hygiene, and cleaning items) while working to reduce unnecessary consumption by giving items a second life within the CC community. Highly organized and responsible individuals with customer service skills should apply to the FPSS student worker or FPSS student manager positions once posted on Handshake.

COP26

This year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference runs from Oct. 31-Nov. 12. The 26th Conference of the Parties, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, will host tens of thousands of climate experts, representatives, policymakers, and citizens to discuss the state of our climate. The aim of COP26 is to reach international agreements on goals such as global net zero emissions, ecosystem conservation, environmental justice, and climate financing. Representatives from almost every country on the planet will attend to renew their commitment to addressing the climate crisis — and the world will be watching. 
 

To stay up to date with the events of the year’s most important climate summit, check out this webpage with links to a live webcast and important social media accounts to follow.

Offset Your Holiday Travel

Are you going home for Fall Break and looking to offset your travel emissions? Look no further for a solution: the Office of Sustainability has compiled an easy resource to help you reduce your carbon footprint. Use the easy Travel Offset Calculator to discover how much greenhouse gas your trip emits and then click to offset your individual emissions and counterbalance some of your travel impacts. The cost of offsets is much less than the cost of travel, but your investment greatly supports important climate initiatives. Learn more about carbon offsets here. 

Get Green Room Certified!

Looking for a way to support sustainability at CC without leaving your bedroom? Get Green Room Certified! The Green Room Certification Program encourages and rewards students living on campus to practice sustainable habits and live more environmentally consciously. After completing the checklist, certified rooms will receive prizes including a certification plaque, a reusable cutlery set, and a coupon for Local Goods. Click here to learn more and get certified today!