Power Down the Planet 2009
Student Action
One of the ways The University of Iowa fosters leadership is by encouraging involvement in student organizations. Several sustainability-related groups thrive on campus and engage participants in action, outreach and education. The success of these groups hinges on the creativity and dedication of students and collaboration with the campus community. These organizations leave a lasting legacy at UI and provide a tangible real-life experience for UI students. To learn more about student organizations on camus visit: http://uiowa.orgsync.com/
Check out these student groups - they all welcome new members.
University of Iowa Environmental Coalition
University of Iowa Engineers for a Sustainable World
University of Iowa Engineers Without Borders
University of Iowa ECO Hawk - College of Public Health
University of Iowa Global Health Club
University of Iowa GO GREEN - College of Dentistry (contact Nancy Slach)
University of Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility - Carver College of Medicine
University of Iowa Student Government
UISG passed a Sustainable Events Act for UISG-funded events. This resolution was passed during the 2009-2010 Student Senate Sessions. Its purpose is to encourage events that are partially funded by the Student Government to recycle waste with help from other UI student organizations.
To view the document: Sustainable Events Act (Word document)
Live the Life
Sustainability Living Learning Community
Make it Official
Photo caption: The University of Iowa is a designated Tree Campus USA institution by the Arbor Day Foundation. Our Landscape Services team maintains more than 7,000 campus trees and plants over 300 trees each year, and several student organizations and class projects provide an opportunity for students to take a turn making our campus a little more beautiful.
