Student Involvement Opportunities

Sustainability Bingo

Sustainability Bingo is a rewarding way to learn about how UNL is committed to sustainability and the individual actions faculty, staff, and students can take to make a difference and help UNL reach its sustainability goals! Sustainability Bingo activities represent the different dimensions of sustainability and are intended to foster increased awareness around why sustainability is the smart choice for UNL and how individuals can achieve greater sustainability in their lives on campus.

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Bridge Training

This Sustainability 101 Bridge Training provides an opportunity for UNL community members to learn about sustainability at their own pace. This short course covers what sustainability is, why it is the smart choice for UNL, and how UNL is committed to sustainability. The course also shares opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to make a difference and positively contribute to sustainability progress on campus.

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Recognized Student Organizations

UNL students have formed several organizations to help promote sustainability culture on campus. Joining a Recognized Student Organization is a great way to get connected with your fellow students and get involved in causes you care about.

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Sustainable Transportation

Transportation is one of the ten themes of UNL’s Environment, Sustainability, and Resilience Master Plan. UNL is committed to developing an integrated transportation system that promotes a culture of sustainable transportation among UNL community members. UNL holds two awards from the League of American Bicyclists for its committment to creating and maintaining infrastructure to make biking on campus more accessible. UNL participates in several partnerships to promote sustainable transportation to the campus community, including a partnership with the City of Lincoln to provide cost-effective public transportation, and a sponsorship of BikeLNK stations to reduce the cost of short-term bike rental. 

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Chancellor's Environment, Sustainability, and Resilience Commission

Members of the Chancellor's Environment, Sustainability, and Resilience Commission (CESRC) help guide and implement the goals of the Environment, Sustainability, and Resilience Master Plan, infusing sustainability into the culture of UNL and promoting the idea that every person and every interaction matter.

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Academics

UNL offers many courses that are centered on themes of sustainability. Through courses like these, you will learn how to incorporate sustainability concepts into your unique path of study. UNL also offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Students enrolled in other programs can incorporate sustainability studies into their learning through UNL's interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Studies.

List of Sustainability Courses

NU System Sustainability Summit

Connect with other sustainability stakeholders across the state through the University of Nebraska System's annual Sustainability Summit.

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