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  • Join Illinois Enactus!

    Aug 24, 2020 9:30 am2 views

    The mission of Illinois Enactus is to contribute to sustainable development goals all around the world. Groups of students from all majors develop collaborative business ventures that work towards social, economic, and environmental equality in all communities.

  • Climate Designers monthly virtual meetup

    Sep 1, 2020 9:00 am2 views

    Event is put on by CUDO (Champaign Urbana Design Org) for designers pushing climate action in their work, a.k.a climate designers

    Professor Eric Benson has invited you all to join this event

    Monday evenings, once a month. Full schedule and more info at https://www.climatedesigners.org/events

  • Architecture BUILDING PERFORMANCE SYMPOSIUM

    Sep 14, 2020 10:00 am2 views

    Illinois School of Architecture 2020 BUILDING PERFORMANCE SYMPOSIUM

    MARCH 27TH, 2020 1:00pm Plym Auditorium, Temple Buell Hall

    Organized by the Building Performance Program at the Illinois School of Architecture, this symposium brings together leaders in architecture, engineering, and construction to discuss the questions: What are the issues, challenges, and opportunities that will define the role of technology in architectural design and construction in the future? What does the future of building technology look like to you? How will these developments impact what we design and how we design it?

  • CEAPS Brown Bag - Sean Kennedy “Renewable energy and the challenges of land use in Southeast Asia: a comparative analysis of Indonesia and the Philippines”

    Sep 15, 2020 10:00 am2 views

    Sept 17 3-4:30pm

    Registration: Register to receive link and password to join on Zoom

    The Association of Southeast Asian Nations aims to quadruple its installed renewable energy capacity by 2025. Southeast Asia has abundant renewable energy resources – including solar, wind, and geothermal – yet difficulties in acquiring land pose significant barriers to project development. This study compares and contrasts the processes of land acquisition and potential implications for local land uses and livelihoods associated with two large-scale wind projects in Indonesia and the Philippines. The findings support policy recommendations that respond to energy challenges in a way that attends to the specificity of local political-ecological contexts and broader climate and development goals.

    Dr. Sean Kennedy is Assistant Professor in the Department Urban and Regional Planning

  • Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals: NGO and Community Engagement in Asia

    Sep 16, 2020 12:30 pm2 views

    Panelists will discuss how their organizations engage with local communities and disadvantaged groups to build a more sustainable future. The session is free to register and designed for international educators regardless of background in the topic area. Due to a participant limit of 100 attendees, we encourage you to register today: Register Here!

    This panel is in conjunction with the Global Learning Collective's Virtual Familiarization Week which includes a series of interactive discussions designed to introduce international educators to sustainability initiatives in each of the Collective’s global regions. Other session topics include Environmental Justice in Africa (EDU Africa), Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Europe (CEPA) and Green Energy Solutions in South America (Campus B).

  • Peace Corps Information Session

    Sep 19, 2020 12:30 pm2 views

    The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.

    Peace Corps Information Sessions

    Wednesday, September 23rd 3pm-4pm

    Zoom: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/99966759309?pwd=TjVhN2FUL2cySmdvYlFYZGpHVkpGZz09

    Meeting ID: 999 6675 9309 Password: 014328

    Thursday, September 24th 11am-12pm

    Zoom: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/98103174392?pwd=SjMvSFQ3OS96aExNcHU2TjkvRUFwZz09

    Meeting ID: 981 0317 4392  Password: 370602

    Email with questions: peacecorps@illinois.edu

  • Roy Scranton

    "Climate Change and the Virtues of Pessimism" | Symptoms of Crisis Series

    Sep 20, 2021 4:45 pm2 views

    September 23, 7:30 PM • Levis Faculty Center | Room 108. HRI's “Symptoms of Crisis” event series launches Sept. 23 with a talk by Roy Scranton, author of "Learning to Die in the Anthropocene: Reflections on the End of a Civilization." Scranton is an English professor and director of Notre Dame’s Environmental Humanities initiative. Attend in person at Levis Faculty Center or view live on YouTube at go.illinois.edu/HRIstream. 

  • iSee Ted Talk

    Sustainable Decision-Making, Ted-Talk Eco-Edition

    Sep 21, 2021 3:15 pm2 views

    6 p.m. | Wednesday, Sept. 29 Participants will watch a prerecorded TED Talk by Catherine Mohr, "The Tradeoffs of Building Green," then join in a thought-provoking discussion led by Ann-Perry Witmer, research scientist.

  • Sustainability Training at U of I

    Oct 5, 2020 4:45 pm2 views

    This video provides an overview of sustainability efforts at the University of Illinois, an introduction to the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) 2020 objectives, and next steps for environmental stewardship here on campus.

  • Climate Designers: Solutions Jam Session

    Oct 13, 2022 10:00 am2 views

    Help design educators bring 20 Project Drawdown solutions into their classrooms

    Date and time
    Tue, October 18, 2022
    5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
    (3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT)

    REGISTER HERE

    Click the article for more details >>

  • iSee Waste Reduction Challenge

    Sustainability Week Oct. 18-22

    Oct 14, 2021 3:30 pm2 views

    Click for a roundup of October events hosted or co-hosted by iSEE and highlights from the Student Sustainability Summit, hosted by the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) and the Student Sustainability Leadership Council (SSLC) and co-hosted by other student organizations:

  • Udall Scholarship

    Oct 26, 2020 3:45 pm2 views

    The Udall awards $7,000 to sophomores or juniors in any field who are taking action to address environmental concerns and are committed to a career related to the environment. Students must be US citizens, US nationals, or US permanent residents. A successful applicant will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate leadership and a commitment to service. Join a Info session and application workshop on Nov 5 & 6. 

  • Designing a Backyard Garden to Attract Birds

    Oct 26, 2020 3:45 pm2 views

    Champaign County Master Gardeners invite you to Designing a Backyard Garden to Attract Birds, via Zoom at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 27. The program will be presented by Dr. Michael P. Ward, an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences and an Avian Ecologist at the Illinois Natural History Survey. Must register to receive zoom link.

  • Online Geothermal Research Workshop Set for Nov. 5

    Oct 27, 2020 3:45 pm2 views

    "Low-Temperature Geothermal Research and Applications" will bring together scientists, engineers, practitioners, decision-makers, and stakeholders involved in low-temperature geothermal energy studies, developments, and policy-making. A group of experts from the U of I and national and international organizations will present on innovative research undertaken for low-temperature geothermal exchange, direct use heating and cooling, and underground thermal energy storage. 

    The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on the design, development, and use of these geothermal energy technologies. Attendees will be urged to participate in the discussions. The workshop is scheduled for 8:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, on Zoom (Password: 226197) >>>

  • Finding and Internship, IL Career Center

    Nov 2, 2020 5:15 pm2 views

    Gaining experience while in college is very important when it comes to finding employment after graduation. Learn how to search for internships and other opportunities by using different search engines including Handshake, Illinois' campus-wide recruiting platform. Nov 4th 5-6pm. Register: go.illinois.edu/FindingAnInternship2. Also, check out BSSD internship info at https://faa.illinois.edu/current-students/career-services/sustainable-design

     

  • CEOS Mini-Talks on the Economics of Sustainability

    Dec 1, 2020 10:15 am2 views

    Please join the Center for the Economics of Sustainability (CEOS) for its 2nd Mini-Talks webinar! Talks will focus on organic famland, conservation tillage, food waste, and consumer preferences with regards to local brewing and local hops. Register by November 30. Event is December 2, 12–1 PM.

  • RSO Green Certified Events

    Dec 3, 2020 3:30 pm2 views

    iSEE is proud to launch the newest addition to the Greener Campus Programs: the Certified Green Event! This program encourages all entities — from RSOs to offices to Greek chapters — to host sustainable events by addressing transportation, energy conservation, and waste reduction. Your event can earn certification — even if it is held remotely — by committing to five or more sustainability actions based on our guide: using natural lighting or recycled paper, for instance, or making it convenient for public transportation.

  • Summer Internships: Who can help

    Jan 27, 2022 11:30 am1 views

    FAA Career Services, Julie Rundell: jrundell@illinois.edu

    BSSD Faculty Coordinator: Daniel Schneider, ddws@illinois.edu

    Illinois internship & career search platform, Handshake: https://illinois.joinhandshake.com/ 

  • We CU Community Engaged Scholars

    Jan 27, 2022 11:30 am1 views

    Make a positive impact in the community, build your resume, and fulfill your passion for helping others this summer with the We CU Community Engaged Scholars program. Whether you track the service hours you are already doing, choose from our virtual volunteer opportunities, or develop your own community-based project, We CU provides recognition, support, and training opportunities to enrich your service work and expand your professional skillset.

  • Campus Landscape Master Plan Student Input Session.

    Feb 22, 2022 1:15 pm1 views

    6-8 p.m. | Tuesday, Feb. 22 | Register. U of I Facilities and Services is developing a Campus Landscape Master Plan and wants student input! It's hosting a virtual stakeholder input session to allow students to provide their thoughts on the campus landscape vision for the future. After registering you will receive a confirmation email that includes the Zoom meeting hyperlink.

  • Sietu

    73 Stains: Sweet Potatoes, Sustenance & Sustainability

    Feb 24, 2021 8:00 pm1 views

    Ken Jones looks at food, sustainability and visual art at the intersection of self-care and the Beloved community. Jones will delve into artistic responses to the environment, specifically how African American artists continue to shape and sustain their well-being. We will have the opportunity to learn more about Jones’s multidisciplinary practice and virtually visit his studio. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2021. 5:30pm CDT Register here.

     

  • Smart Energy Design Assistance Center Jobs

    Mar 1, 2022 1:15 pm1 views

    SEDAC asked for these opportunities to specifically be shared with SD seniors

    Due 3/11: Academic Hourly—Program Specialist: https://smartenergy.illinois.edu/academic-hourly-program-specialist

    Due 3/18: Visiting Energy Research Engineer or Visiting Senior Energy Research Engineer https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobid=159272

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    Odyssey Project Internships for FA 21/SP 22

    Mar 19, 2021 4:15 pm1 views

    Apply by April 18th. Interns are paid $15.75/hour and are responsible for delivering onsite content and skill support for Odyssey students during class time. Apply here.

  • Tetra Tech Summer Internship

    Mar 21, 2022 4:15 pm1 views

    Sustainability Intern, Tetra Tech

  • Cosentini Summer Internship

    Mar 21, 2022 4:15 pm1 views

    Sustainability Intern , Cosentini Associates

  • Announcing the iSEE Sustainability Grammys!

    Apr 15, 2022 3:15 pm1 views

    We are launching this event to reward RSOs & other student groups for their active participation in sustainability initiatives! Groups are asked to submit an act of sustainability completed between May 2021 and now for a chance to be recognized at the iSEE Grammys on April 21. iSEE will honor several organizations & provide monetary awards for "Best Outreach Event" or "Best New RSO." RSVP by April 1!

    iseegreenoffice@gmail.com.

  • Lessons from the Pandemic to Tackle the Climate Crisis

    Apr 19, 2021 6:15 pm1 views

    April 19, 4 PM  Atmospheric Sciences and iSEE present Alice Hill, David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C.  Zoom: Meeting ID 868 5178 8744 - Password: Keeling. • Zoom 

  • We CU Community-Engaged Scholars Fall Info Session September 1, 4:00p

    Aug 30, 2022 1:30 pm1 views

    We CU will hold a virtual info session on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m.

    The We CU Community Engaged Scholars Program empowers students to make a positive impact while building their resume and becoming more connected to the Champaign-Urbana community. We CU is open to all students interested in service work, whether you are already involved in service or seeking an opportunity to get involved.

    Sustainable Design students working with or seeking to work with the local community, consider connecting with the We CU Community Engaged Scholars Program!

  • workshops

    Workshops at Illinois Makerslab

    Oct 14, 2021 3:30 pm1 views

    Current workshops at the Makerlab. Join us at the Makerlab to turn ideas into objects. Besides our open hours,  you can sign up for a variety of workshops below. If these workshops or the times don’t work for you, you can even request a private event.  Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date!  

  • iSee

    ‘TED Talk: Eco-Edition’ Celebrates America Recycles Day!

    Nov 3, 2021 3:30 pm1 views

    Nov. 15, 6pm. America Recycles Day! Our first community hosts — Nichole Millage, City of Champaign Environmental Sustainability Specialist, and Susan Monte, Champaign County Planner and Recycling Coordinator — will lead a guided discussion on local recycling efforts, the importance of waste reduction, and how individual actions make a difference. Participants will first view a prerecorded TED Talk by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff: "Trash is Ruining Recycling."

  • lwv

    ‘The Impact of Climate Change in Chicago and Illinois.’

    Nov 3, 2021 3:30 pm1 views

    6:30-7:30 p.m. | Tuesday, Nov. 9. The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will host this free virtual event to discuss what climate change will look like in Illinois and the role local governments can play in achieving effective environmental policy solutions. 

  • Bridging Climate Science & Design Education talk, AIGA Professional Association for Design conference

    Nov 9, 2020 9:00 pm1 views

    GD Associate Professor Eric Benson will be joining three other design faculty from across the country Mon 11/9 at 5 ET to discuss climate science in the design classroom at the AIGA | the professional association for design

    2020 Conference! There is a fee to attend the professional conference.

     

  • Champaign County Coalition

    C4 Social Media Internship Available!

    Nov 10, 2021 3:15 pm1 views

    The Champaign County Climate Coalition (C4) is looking for several social media/marketing interns to share information, resources, and opportunities with the county-wide community. Applicants must have enthusiasm for climate action and experience with marketing and social media; graphic design experience appreciated. This is an unpaid internship. To apply, email your resume and/or a letter of interest describing your qualifications to Savannah Donovan at sydonovan@urbanaparks.org.

  • internship

    FAA 398 Sustainable Design Internship

    Nov 10, 2021 3:15 pm1 views

    If you have obtained a part-time or full-time internship, you can enroll in a this 0-credit hour course so that experience is recognized on your transcript. There are minimal assignments to complete. Registration only with permission (submit your internship job description and offer letter to sustaindesign@illinois.edu prior to the 1st day of class).

  • PHLUSH (Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human) is looking for student interns

    Dec 4, 2020 12:00 pm1 views

    PHLUSH is a non-profit organization that helps local governments and citizen groups provide equitable public restroom availability and prepare for ecological crises with appropriate ecological toilet systems. We're looking for interns who are interested in learning more about non-profit organizations and critical sanitation justice issues. Individual work plans would be co-tailored with PHLUSH staff and potential tasks include website development, communication, research, grant-writing, fundraising, management, and public advocacy. It would be a great opportunity to gain professional skills and expand networking opportunities in the field of environmental justice.

  • Do you want to shape the future? Why not start with Graduate School at University of Illinois?

    Dec 9, 2020 11:15 am1 views

    Join faculty from Architecture, Art +Design, Landscape Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning to learn about our graduate degree programs. Learn about courses, faculty, student organizations, how to apply and more!

    Students can Register Here (using your illinois.edu email) for the session which will be held Thursday, December 10 at 4:00-5:30PM (US Central Standard Time).

  • Career Center Workshops

    Jan 11, 2021 2:45 pm0 views

    Effective Networking- Tuesday, January 19, 3-4 p.m. (Zoom)Students may register at https://go.illinois.edu/effectivenetworking1

    Creating Your Powerful Resume- Wednesday, January 20, 5-6 p.m. (Zoom)Students may register at https://go.illinois.edu/PowerfulResume1

    The Job Search Process- Thursday, January 21, 5-6 p.m. (Zoom)Students may register at https://go.illinois.edu/jobsearchprocess1

  • Search for spring/summer internships with applications due in January, part 2!

    Jan 12, 2021 2:30 pm0 views

    2021 SCA USACE GIS Teams at The Student Conservation Association due Jan 15;  MRC Graphic Design Paid Internship - SP 2021  at Media Research Center due Jan 18; Research Intern at LHB (multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, and planning firm) due Jan 25; Eco-Journalism and Blogging Internship at West Michigan Environmental Action Council due asap; Tourism, Interpretation, & Landscape Arch intern at Greening Youth Foundation due Jan 14.

  • Student Sustainability Committee Member Application

    Jan 19, 2021 1:15 pm0 views

    The Student Sustainability Committee is seeking undergraduate students interested in joining the committee members. This is an opportunity to learn more about why sustainability is essential and have experience as a voting member. SSC typically allocates $1.1 million in funding from student fees every year to campus sustainability projects. To apply, please complete the application, due date is January 29, 2021. 

  • 5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021

    Jan 25, 2021 6:30 pm0 views

    Enjoy this article from GreenBiz, published January 4, 2021!

     

  • Leadership Center SP 21 Programs/Workshops

    Jan 25, 2021 6:30 pm0 views

    Click the link to see opportunities provided by Illinois Leadership Center!

  • We CU Community Engaged Scholars program

    Jan 25, 2021 6:45 pm0 views

    Make a positive impact in the community while building your resume and receiving recognition for your community-based work. The We CU Community Engaged Scholars program provides training, connection to like-minded peers, access to service opportunities with partner organizations, and support from We CU program leaders. Learn more during an information session at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 28. Register for the info session even if you can’t attend so that you will receive a link to the recording and instructions for joining the program.

     

  • Summer Internships: Around the country and world

    Jan 27, 2022 10:00 am0 views

    Check out a list of companies identified as seeking sustainable design interns here; search on Handshake.com; view BSSD internship log here.  

  • Description of Solar Tour with QR code link to the event registration

    C-U Solar Tour: Registration

    Feb 13, 2023 9:00 am0 views

    Visit Residential, Business, Community and Utility Scale Solar installations around C-U. 

    Friday April 21

    noon - 5:00p

    Meet professionals installing and managing solar systems at multiple scales. Network with profesionals who can answer your questions about how to get started in this field. 

    Sustainable Design will provide transportation.
    Reserve your seat.
    Limited to 30 participants, on a first-enrolled basis. 

  • Red Oak Rain Garden Internship!

    Feb 14, 2022 1:00 pm0 views

    Due Feb 15. Do you like nature and have good communication skills? The Red Oak Rain Garden (RORG) seeks a student to help with volunteerism and tours for the spring semester! Work with the RORG team to communicate with volunteers about events — and receive class credit in Environmental Studies! No native plant knowledge required.

    uie-redoakraingarden@illinois.edu.

  • Illini Lights Out

    Feb 14, 2022 4:30 pm0 views

    Join us to shut off lights in buildings around campus to save energy and reduce the environmental impact of our massive university! Students are invited to sign up for the remaining dates this semester: Feb. 25; March 25; and April 8 and 29.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb2EYdDc05Ou3OA6oyE4mDYHfyIo7bWLkHQR3RPZcf8uSeuQ/viewform

  • Surratt Scholarship

    Scholarship for Jnrs/Snrs due Feb 24

    Feb 15, 2021 9:45 am0 views

    This scholarship is designated for juniors or seniors and must have a B average (3.0 GPA).  Preference will be given to a student who is interested in space studies and/or earth sciences, and whose major field of study includes at least one of these areas.  Preference is also given to students with demonstrated financial need.  In addition, students must demonstrate vision, perseverance and enthusiasm for his/her chosen field.   

  • Internships at Research Park

    Research Park Internship Info Session

    Feb 17, 2021 6:30 pm0 views

    Panel discussion with Research Park employers (Abbott, AbbVie, D.Next, Sycnchrony) on how to land an internship and make the most of the opportunities there. Friday, February 26th. Register at https://go.illinois.edu/ResearchParkPanel

  • David Lammy

    TED Talk: Eco-Edition!

    Feb 17, 2021 6:45 pm0 views

    Join us for iSEE's first "TED Talk: Eco-Edition," focusing this month on Environmental Justice! Together, participants will view a TED Talk presented by David Lammy, the first Black Member of Parliament to hold the Justice post in British Parliament, titled "Climate Justice Can't Happen Without Racial Justice." Afterward, all are invited to participate in a guided discussion and roundtable. Sign up to learn, discuss, and connect with peers in a casual, social setting.7 p.m. | Thursday, Feb. 25 | Register

  • Design Illinois newsletter

    Feb 17, 2022 1:15 pm0 views

    Sign-up for the Design Illinois newsletter!

    Job postings, career fair info, & weekly connections with those in the field.

    https://groups.webservices.illinois.edu/subscribe/149330