GET INVOLVED
CONTACT US:
Campus Clubs/Committees
Campus Clubs
- Panther Food Recovery Network (pantherfrngsu@gmail.com)
- Student Environmental Team (studentenvironmentalteam@gmail.com)
- PantherBikes (gsupantherbikes@gmail.com)
- Touch the Earth (touchtheearth@gsu.edu)
University Senate Sustainability Committee
The University Senate Sustainability Committee advises and makes recommendations to the University Senate and appropriate administrators regarding issues of sustainability. The committee provides a central focus for integration of academic programs, facility planning and campus operating interests in sustainability. The committee also recommends and supports efforts to improve environmental stewardship and sustainability in facility planning and operations, as well as supporting sustainability as part of an ongoing education, research, operations and outreach programs.
Staff Council Campus Sustainability Committee
The Campus Sustainability Committee works to enhance the quality of life on campus for Georgia State employees and students by focusing on the university’s impact on the local and global environment. The committee promotes sustainable business practices such as water and energy conservation, recycling, energy-efficient transportation, green building and landscape design, and related areas of university operations as appropriate. The committee also contributes to the development and maintenance of campus wide networks of staff, faculty and students focused on resource conservation, sustainable business practices, sustainable procurement policies and related issues.
Events
America Recycles Week
The Georgia State Office of Sustainability partners with student groups and outside organizations annually to recognize Earth Day by hosting numerous events in a week-long celebration on campus.
Mug Giveaway
11/6 @ Unity Plaza, 1-2pm
Recycling Sorting Game
11/11 @ Unity Plaza, 1pm
Special Materials Drive
11/14 @ Unity Plaza, 1pm
“Don’t Be Trashy” Talk
11/15 @ Stern Room in Commerce Building (14th), 10-11am
Garden Service Day
11/15 @ GSU Stadium, 10am -12pm
Game Day Recycling
11/16 @ GSU Stadium
Sustainability Speaker Series
The Sustainability Speaker Series encourages students, faculty members, and community members to gain knowledge and perspective on sustainability issues. Through a Lunch-and-Learn setting, speakers and attendees harbor discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. Experts from the corporate and nonprofit sectors, researchers, faculty, and policy-makers in the field of sustainability discuss their work, answer questions, and network with students.
Sustainability Initiatives partners with PantherDining to utilize resources already in place to promote sustainability at Georgia State and foster an engaged university community. Passionate speakers and students can boost interest in sustainability practices, research, internships, and careers, all while meeting fresh faces and new ideas. All events take place at 11:30 in the Patton Dining Hall.
Become an Intern
Read about the intern positions in the document below, then fill out your application.