Celebrate World Water Day at the U – taking place on Friday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Foote Green, during the Ocean Awareness Week Carnival. Pass by our Green U table to learn how to conserve water with Miami-Dade's Water Conservation Department. Plus, try our blind water tasting and you may win some prizes! Visit takebackthetap to address ocean plastic pollution. Special thanks to Rho Rho Rho, the RSMAS Honor Society, for their support. For more information, visit Ocean Awareness Week.
Tree Campus USA
The University of Miami's Coral Gables campus is proud to have been designated "Tree Campus USA" for the fifth year in a row by the Arbor Day Foundation! The Arbor Day Foundation was founded in 1972 and is one of the world's largest non-profit organizations dedicated to Urban Forestry Planting. Join us to celebrate Arbor Day on Wednesday, April 24 at 5 p.m. in the Gifford Arboretum! Learn more.
Sustainability in the Curriculum
The most important business degrees will focus on sustainability: sustainability for our planet and sustainability for every facet of business. Being on the forefront of this emerging field is crucial, not only for the future of business, but also for your future career. The University of Miami's Business School (MBS) is now accepting applications for its new Master of Science in Sustainable Business, with classes beginning in August 2019. Learn more.
GPRO is North America's top program for teaching the people who build, renovate, and maintain buildings the principles of sustainability combined with the techniques they can use on the job. The University of Miami GPRO Certificate Program is customized for the climate and regional needs of South Florida. Learn more.
This online summer course is taught by Dr. Dina Moulioukova in the Master of Arts in International Administration program, and is open to all students. You can register online via CaneLink by searching for: Undergraduate: LAS 520; Graduate: IGS 644. Summer A. topics include: Migration, Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Globalization Geopolitics. Learn more.
Earth Hour
In celebration of Earth Hour, the University of Miami will join millions around the world by turning the lights off at Gables One Tower for an hour on Saturday, March 30, between 8:30-9:30 p.m. The City of Coral Gables will also participate by turning the lights off at City Hall, and will be hosting a candlelight vigil in front of the building, and along with the Miami Sierra Student Coalition, will be sharing information on sustainable living and climate actions in our community. You, too, can join this movement by turning off your lights and electronics for just one hour, beginning at 8:30 p.m. on March 30! Visit coralgables.com/earthmonth or earthhour.org to learn more.
Learn all about the sustainability basics, including recycling, and energy and water conservation, during this one-hour webinar. Sessions are available on April 5, May 17, and July 26. To register for one of the sessions, visit ULearn and search for "Sustainability 101 Webinar."
As you may know, the toner cartridge recycling bins have recently been retired. For alternative toner cartridges recycling programs, please visit miami.edu/toner.
Green U Survey Results
Thanks to all who took the Green U Sustainability Survey, and congratulations to our three prize winners: Hildee Wilson, Talula Thibault, and Elizabeth Balbin! The results will help us refine our sustainability action plan for 2025. Many good ideas arose from your feedback on "how you can apply sustainability in your lifestyle, your home, or your workplace." Browse through highlighted responses at miami.edu/sustsurvey.
Student Government ECO Board
The Student Government ECO Board (SG-ECO Board) works hard for our campus and our students. With affiliated groups like the Green Committee, U Thrift, and the Housing ECO reps, the SG-ECO Board offers a unique way for students to make the u a bit more "green." Get involved! For a full ECO calendar of events, visit ECO Board. In addition, if you'd like to join the committee, the ECO and Green Committee application is now live (open until March 27).
