Get Involved with Sustainability at UCCS!

Sustainability is often expressed by three areas or pillars--environment, equity, economy. The choices we make--how we travel, the food and water we consume, the products we buy, the energy we use, how we make a living, and how we treat others just to name a few--are all part of sustainability. Learn how you can engage in sustainability topics through your studies, extracurricular activities and every day habits!

PIPs | Positive Impact Points Mobile Rewards App

PIPs is a UCCS-specific wellness, sustainability and engagement app. You earn PIPs by attending events, refilling your water bottle, walking, and trying something new on campus! Once you’ve earned enough PIPs, you can redeem them for scholarship dollars and gift cards (Chipotle, Trader Joe’s, REI, AirBnB, etc.!) Learn how to download and start earning PIPs www.uccs.edu/pips

Sustainability Committee

This committee of faculty, staff and students meet monthly to discuss ways to move the campus forward in their sustainability goals. Email Joel Tonyan (jtonyan@uccs.edu) to get the email invitations.

SWELL (Sustainability, Wellness & Learning)

SWELL is a campus food initiative to promote wellness through hands-on learning and skill building in sustainability practices to regenerate human health, cultivate a mindful society, and protect planet Earth. To learn how you can volunteer or become more involved check out their website www.uccs.edu/swell

SEAS (Students for Environmental Awareness and Sustainability)

SEAS is a student organization at UCCS that has the mission To create a community of involved students, faculty, staff and administration to implement sustainable practices at UCCS. They meet throughout the semester and their projects, programs and events change based on the interest of their members! Check out what they’re working on now: www.uccs.edu/seas

Green Action Fund

The Green Action Fund (GAF) is a student-led committee on campus that utilizes the $5 per student per semester fee to provide funding opportunities for sustainability projects on campus. You can engage with GAF by submitting a proposal, sitting on the committee and using the many projects and programs around campus that is GAF-funded! Visit gaf.uccs.edu to learn more.

Sustainability Minor

The interdisciplinary minor in Sustainability includes courses from a variety of departments and colleges at UCCS. Join the Minor and learn to identify and understand problems, and develop and implement meaningful and sustainable solutions! This minor can be added to any major at UCCS. Learn more at www.uccs.edu/sustainabilityminor or email Dr. Christine Biermann at cbierman@uccs.edu

Choose Your Commute | Transportation Options

Whether you live on or off campus, there are many ways to get around UCCS and Colorado Springs! Learn more at pts.uccs.edu

Office of Sustainability + Sustainability Demonstration House

The Office of Sustainability supports the University’s sustainability goals through events, programs, educational campaigns, and supporting our campus partners. The Office has student employment, internship and volunteer opportunities. To learn how you can get involved, visit sustain.uccs.edu

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