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Miami Climate Symposium 2020 – January 22-24: Extreme weather and climate events pose risks of disaster for people and nature. South Florida is especially vulnerable to climate-related extremes, and the region is striving to find policy solutions that balance human and environmental needs. Learn more.


 

Green Info Sessions

 

Sustainability in Healthcare

The healthcare industry—by reducing its environmental impact and promoting patients well-being—has become a full actor in the global movement for sustainability and environmental health in our communities. Join us on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 12 p.m. at the Sylvester Support building (former named MTSL) in Auditorium 110 (1st floor). Jason Bell with Baptist Health Center for the Advancement of Learning, and Julie Moyle with Practice Green Health will be hosting the session. RSVP now!

 

Breakfast and Learn Mobility

Join us on Friday, Jan. 31 at 8:30 a.m. in the Whitten University Center room 1220 for an informative session on alternative mobility at the U. Our Parking and Transportation department is committed to providing safe and reliable parking and transportation options that provide mobility, accessibility, and enhance sustainability for the University community. There are many ways to lower your commute carbon footprint. RSVP now!


 

Green Academics

 

Sustainable Business Minor

Interested in the environment, in social causes, and how business can be part of the solution? Now offered at the Miami Herbert Business School, the Sustainable Business Minor is comprised of 12 credits culminating in a capstone project course. Learn more.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals are diverse and apply to many disciplines. This new SDG resource from UM Libraries is meant to serve faculty and students, and can address specific class assignments. Feel free to give your feedback and ideas by contacting Terri Robar.

 

Sustainability in the Curriculum

On Thursday, Feb. 13 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in room 230C/D at the Ungar building, faculty members from all UM schools and disciplines are invited to share and explore new ways to integrate sustainable development goals into their existing courses. RSVP now!

 

Environment, Culture, and Media

The Master of Arts in Environment, Culture, and Media (ECM) integrates the study of the environment with emerging screen technologies, digital culture, cultural theory, and ethics. Learn more.


 

Green U Survey

In 2019, the University achieved a gold rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System. Help us improve our rating, take this 25-question quiz. A Green U kit will be offered to the ten best answers to the last question.

 

Green Event

Jan
29

3:00 pm

"Greening the Game in South Florida" at the The Miami Sports Industry Conference


 

ECO Welcome

Welcome to our Spring 2020 freshmen! What better way to start the semester than owning this new Reusable kit from Student Government ECO Board! Every student at the U is encouraged to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, and it starts by helping our oceans: Say Yes to Reusable, No to Disposable! Learn more.


 

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