Ecologue

The Sustainability Office is currently hiring for a student employee to assist with utility data requests and analyses.  Additionally, the position will help with the technical support and management of sustainability and energy efficiency projects, as well as help manage the OSU Solar Trailer.  This position has a great deal of flexibility, responsibility and fun in our […]

RecycleMania is an annual 8-week recycling competition between universities, which runs February 5 – April 1 this year. Join thousands of college students across the nation competing for the national recycling title, and help OSU beat UO! You can make it happen by recycling, composting and reducing your trash. 2017 Calendar Res. Hall Recycling Challenge: […]

Come get your “Mug Shot” taken with your reusable coffee mug showing your commitment to reducing waste!  RecycleMania has begun. The Sustainability Office is putting on the 2nd annual “Mug Shot” Coffee Giveaway. BRING YOUR OWN MUG and we will see you there for free  fair trade coffee and cocoa! Stop by to learn about other […]

The Washington Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WAHASC) is coming up, February 16-17. This year, our friends Gonzaga University is hosting the conference in Spokane, WA. Here is a little information about the City of Spokane. The City of Spokane has taken great strides in adopting sustainable practices in its air, water, land, and energy policies. Read more […]

Want to try your hand at a new skill? Need to fix one of your belongings that’s been out of commission? Come by the Winter Repair Fair on Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM in the OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th St.). Volunteers will teach you how to fix your broken items; attend […]

Test your climate science knowledge, and maybe learn some new things along the way, with these 10 challenging climate questions. Answers will be posted on our Twitter. (No cheating!). Post your score with hashag #OSUClimateQuiz on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to win a reusable chicobag!  Which activity produces the highest amount of CO2 emissions? Driving a passenger […]

Do you commute to the Corvallis campus of Oregon State University (OSU) from Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, or surrounding areas? You are invited to a free pizza party, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 in the Asian Pacific American Room at the OSU Memorial Union. Come meet other commuters and form carpools. Those who […]

Applications are still available for Alternative Spring Break trips! Apply now while a handful of spaces still remain. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all trips are filled. Looking to spend your spring break (March 25th-April 1st) doing something meaningful and making a positive impact? The location with the most space available […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) joins the conversation about sustainability by recognizing the need to focus on social sustainability. Sustainability encompasses environmental, economical, and social issues, yet oftentimes the environment gains more attention above the other two. It remains important to view the three pillars as integrated as possible and not as separate issues. […]

2017 MLK Day of Service, Saturday January 14th Start the year 2017 working to strengthen the greater Corvallis community! Registration for the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service on Saturday January 14th is open and plenty of spaces remain available! Students, faculty, staff, and their partners and children are all invited to participate […]