At the end of UW–Madison’s “Teach-in on Climate and Justice,” Nathan Jandl, the Assistant Director of the Office of Sustainability, spoke of the present. “What I see here is the immense potential on campus,” he …
Environmental Justice
UW–Madison designated as a Fair Trade University
On October 7, 2021, UW–Madison was designated as a Fair Trade University, making it just the second school in the Big Ten to attain this status, as well as the third within the UW System. …
Where Are They Now? Julia Tuttle interviews Suzie Kazar
In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, and in particular how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following …
Social Sustainability Coalition highlights Black leaders in environmentalism
During Black History Month, Social Sustainability Coalition members created a social media campaign to highlight prominent Black leaders in the field of environmentalism and sustainability. These leaders and their contributions were featured on the Office …
Resilience Spotlight: La Follette Faculty and Students Conduct Living Lab Cost-Benefit Analysis of 100% Renewable Energy Options
This hands-on, real-world research will inform the Office of Sustainability about available options for improving campus sustainability and resilience.
Resilience Spotlight: Office of Sustainability interns host webinar series to address social justice
The Amplifying BIPOC Voices in Sustainability webinar series was developed to acknowledge systematic exclusion of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) voices in the sustainability movement.
In Case You Missed It: Students Systems Conference at the Midwest Regional Climate Summit
In our In Case You Missed It series (also known as ICYMI), students from the Office of Sustainability offer reflective reports on sustainability-related events and lectures at UW–Madison. The following entry is by Natalie Tinsen. …
ICYMI: Earth Week Film Screening of The Condor & The Eagle
Jackie Olson is a senior majoring in Landscape & Urban Studies/Environmental Studies. She hopes to incorporate her knowledge of sustainability into her future designs, as well as pursue a degree in Environmental Law. She recently …
Standing In Solidarity
Sustainability is about people thriving on and living in harmony with this planet. To strive for sustainability means practicing equity, compassion, and respect. Sustainability also means acknowledging and addressing the unjust treatment that so many …
Earth Week 2019 Highlights Campus Partnerships and Opportunities
What does environmental injustice mean, and how does it manifest in Madison? How does one create an activist campaign to address climate change? Let’s say you tear your favorite jeans—how do you stitch them up …