College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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Events
Wildflowers and Pollinators on Campus: Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory tour
August 18, 2022 - 8:40am
Join staff from the Office of Sustainability and Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences on Thursday, Aug. 18, 8:40-10:30 a.m. for a tour of the UI Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory. In this tour, you will:...
Living Green On Campus & Beyond: Office of Sustainability Open House
August 19, 2022 - 9:00am
Living Green On Campus & Beyond: Office of Sustainability Open House...
Tree Tours: Nature Walk & Talks
August 19, 2022 - 12:00pm
Join the Pentacrest Museums for guided strolls on campus featuring the ecological diversity, symbolism, history, and lore of our trees. We'll use the lunch hour once a month on these nature walk & talks for discovery, restoration, mindfulness & movement in this program—designed for you—with resilience and curiosity in mind....
On Iowa! Farmers Market Tour
August 20, 2022 - 8:30am
Meet for a short walk to Iowa City’s iconic and vibrant Farmers Market. Gather on the downtown-facing steps of the Old Capitol at 8:30 a.m. or at 9:30 a.m. The first group will tour the Market from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; the second group will tour the market from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Join the Office of Sustainability and the Environment staff and student interns for a tour of the farmers market, and an introduction to the UI and Iowa City’s local food movement, as we stroll through the market’s...
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Sustainability by the Numbers
1st
University in the Big10 to receiveFair Trade University designation
8.16
million pounds of waste composted,recycled and diverted from landfill
100%
of UI Cambus fleet ispowered by clean-diesel technology
387
Sustainability Certificates grantedto UI students and graduates
$135m
awarded in funding for sustainabilityresearch across the UI campus
$900k
spent every year by UI Housing and Diningto purchase local foods, dairy, and goods
from local farmers and vendors
Rated “Silver” in Sustainability Tracking (STARS) by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Designated a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 10 years and running!