Interested in becoming part of CSUN's sustainability efforts? There are many ways for you to get involved!
Students:
- Take a sustainability class or sign up for the Sustainability Minor
- Volunteer with the Institute for Sustainability or inquire about an internship
- Join the A.S. Recycling Team or work with your A.S. Sustainability Committee
- Email us to join one of our Green Core Working Groups
- Explore sustainability internship opportunities
Faculty members:
- Get involved in teaching sustainability
- Include your class as an elective in the Sustainability Minor
- Email us to join one of our Green Core Working Groups
- Take an active role through a project or research and apply to be an Institute Faculty Associate
Staff members:
- Get your office certified through our Sustainable Office Program
- Email us to join one of our Green Core Working Groups
- Engage your department in the actions listed in our Sustainability Plan
- Take one of our Professional Development workshops on Sustainability
10 COMMUNITY BENEFITS of working with the institute for Sustainability:
California State University, Northridge is proud to play a leadership role in the region and the higher education community on sustainability issues. The Institute for Sustainability works with stakeholders across campus and in the community to integrate sustainability into all aspects of the university from operations and infrastructure to outreach, education and research.
1. The Institute has a strong network on campus and in the community and can connect community organizations with relevant stakeholders for resources and collaboration.
2. IS hosts free Workshops and workdays at our community food garden with hands-on learning opportunities for volunteers.
3. We host educational events where community members can listen to engaging speakers, watch documentaries, participate in interactive activities, and even potentially speak or participate in other ways.
4. The Institute is housed in the Net Zero Energy, LEED Platinum Sustainability Center. Community members working with the Institute can hold collaborative meetings in our state-of-the art seminar room or beautiful outdoor courtyard.
5. We can provide Campus Sustainability Tours or offer resources for a self-guided sustainability tour.
6. We work with LimeBike, a dockless bike-sharing program on campus which can used for affordable transportation around campus and the community.
7. Our Faculty Associates are experts in their fields, and are passionate about providing their expertise to the community.
8. IS publishes a biweekly newsletter The Footprint and can feature your topic-relevant organization’s work in the Community Corner section.
9. The Institute tables at topic-relevant community events to support local organizations and help make a change in our community.
10. We can help advertise and recruit volunteers for your community events.
Visit csun.edu/sustainability, contact sustainability@csun.edu or call (818)-677-7710 for questions, more information and to speak about collaboration opportunities.
