The University of Wisconsin–Madison strives to be a living model for sustainability by exemplifying values and actions that demonstrate our commitment to stewardship of resources, respect for place, and the health and well-being of the broader community, now and for the future.
Sustainability Across Campus
Sustainability News
Sustainability Advisory Council member and Wunk Sheek president reflects on his UW–Madison career
Michael Williams was featured in a UW–Madison news story about his academic career and experience as the first graduate of a precollege program for Native students. Read more below. ‘It prepared me so well’: First …
UW–Madison wins federal sustainability award
The federal education department cited the university’s “deep legacy of environmental stewardship” and said it remains “a leader in environment- and sustainability-related research, education, and operations.”
UW–Madison engineering alum helps to light the way for renewable energy
Josh Cook, UW–Madison Geological Engineering class of 2015, became interested in renewable energy while participating in a summer intensive Mandarin language program in China. He lived in Tianjin, a city of over 15 million people, …
Campus Sustainability Events
- July
- July 25Information and Observation StationArboretum Outdoor Program12:00 PM, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
- July 25Summer Garden StrollArboretum Outdoor Program1:00 PM, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
- July 27Summer Explorations: Outdoor Activities for FamiliesArboretum Outdoor Program10:00 AM, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
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