University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Diversity

Sustainability Education: Living System Principles & Learning Communities at UW–Madison

This article is a contribution by Kim Wahl, who is a lecturer for the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Office of Sustainability. As part of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s comprehensive environmental sustainability initiative and goals, sustainability opportunities have continued to grow across campus. These opportunities include a sustainability internship program, a corporate sustainability internship program, …

In Case You Missed It: Amplifying BIPOC Voices in Sustainability Series

In our In Case You Missed It series (also known as ICYMI), student interns from the Office of Sustainability offer reflective reports on sustainability-related events and lectures at UW–Madison. The following entry is by Brooke Bowser. The fight for environmental justice and a sustainable world is inextricably linked with the fight for social justice. This …

UW System sustainability representatives gather in Madison

For several years, a lively group of sustainability staff, faculty, and students has come together in the middle of the fall semester for the UW System Sustainability Conference. During these meetings, participants discuss best practices for sustainability initiatives, muddle over challenges, share successes, and identify opportunities for collaboration. This year, the UW-Madison Office of Sustainability …