The 2024 Earth Day Breakfast will take place on April 18 from 8-10 a.m. Tickets go on sale March 4.
Save the date for the 2024 Earth Day Breakfast
Unit: Office of Sustainability
Staff awards nominations open
Nominations are being sought for the David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award, Administrative/Professional and Civil Service Distinguished Service Awards, Administrative Professional Emerging Leader Award, Team Excellence Award, and the Environmental Stewardship Award.
Pumpkin Compost Drive, November 1–17
The Office of Sustainability at Illinois State University invites you to save your jack-o-lantern and other festive pumpkins and gourds from the scary fate of the landfill by composting them during the third annual Pumpkin Compost Drive.
All pumpkins and gourds free of paint, stickers, glitter, or other synthetic decorations can be dropped off in the bins outside of 305 N. School St. in Normal to be composted from November 1 through November 17 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Redbird Educator Career Prep Week, October 23-27
The Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence, the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center, the Office of Sustainability, and Career Services are partnering to kick-off the inaugural Educator Career Prep Week from October 23-27.
Campus Sustainability Showcase, October 26
The Center for a Sustainable Water Future and the Office of Sustainability are hosting Illinois State University’s first ever Campus Sustainability Showcase on Thursday, October 26, from 9 a.m.-noon in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center with support of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost. All members of the Illinois State University community are invited to attend.
An electrifying adventure: Illinois State students and alumni help drive Rivian’s growth in Normal
Three Illinois State alumni and one current student spoke during a Career Exploration with Rivian panel and networking event attended by more than 150 students in the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom October 2.
A Day in the Life: Sustainability in action at Share Shop, Fix it Friday
Illinois State’s Office of Sustainability is home to the Share Shop, a resource-sharing store where students and community members can find everything from clothing to housewares to school supplies.
Director of the Office of Sustainability Elisabeth Reed joins Redbird Buzz
Director of the Office of Sustainability Elisabeth Reed joins the Redbird Buzz podcast.
Illinois State students take fair trade trip to Costa Rica
A group of 12 students from ISU and 2 students from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale spent spring break 2023 in Costa Rica on a study-abroad program sponsored by the Department of Politics and Government and the Office of Sustainability and focusing on fair trade and the fair trade movement.
2023 Civic Engagement award winners named
Individuals and groups across the campus and community were honored with the 2023 Civic Engagement Awards as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration, hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement.
