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  • iSEE Launches Environmental Leadership Program; 2 Pilot Workshops Scheduled for Spring 2021 Semester

    Feb 2, 2021 2:00 pm7 views

    iSEE is piloting two ELP workshops in Spring 2021: March 24 on environmental policy; and April 13 on corporate sustainability. Up to 25 students may register for each event, which are scheduled on campus non-instructional break days.

  • Join a Student Sustainability Committee Working Group!

    Oct 6, 2020 1:30 pm6 views

    Most people who get involved with SSC start through membership in a working group. The Student Sustainability Committee has identified five focus areas for sustainability improvements on campus. Working groups will explore possible projects for future funding within each focus area (Education, Energy, Food & Waste, Land & Water, Transportation). Initial meetings are held October 5th-10th.

  • Join Illinois Enactus!

    Aug 24, 2020 9:30 am5 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.

  • Joint BSSD/Master of Urban Planning 4 +1 program approved

    Jul 2, 2021 2:45 pm6 views

    Effective Fall 2021, BSSD students will be eligible for an accelerated 1-year MUP in Urban Planning graduate program. Catalog requirements are here and future website will be here. In fall of students' junior year, an invitation will be offered to qualified students. Contact Prof. Schneider at ddws@illinois.edu to discuss further!

  • JOIN THE CONVERSATION! The Role of Nuclear in Campus Energy Goals

    Sep 2, 2020 10:00 am7 views

    The Illinois Climate Action Plan commits our campus to carbon neutrality no later than 2050, which will require economic and low-carbon energy sources. iSEE is inviting campus and community members to an online conversation, where presenters will discuss the U of I's energy portfolio and the possiblity of a new source: micronuclear reactors. Speakers will also discuss iCAP goals, cutting-edge research on microreactor technology, safety, and waste disposal. Time will be allowed for audience questions. Register by noon Wednesday, Sept. 9 >>> 4:30-6 p.m. | Thursday, Sept. 10 | Zoom and Facebook Live

  • Join the Green Observer Team!

    Oct 12, 2020 6:30 pm3 views

    The Green Observer is looking for team members to work collaboratively to produce the U of I's only entirely student-run environmental magazine. Email Taiya at Tkachuk3@illinois.edu to get involved!

  • Join the UIUC University YMCA newsletter on YMCA Environmental Issues

    Oct 12, 2020 6:30 pm3 views

    The University Y develops campus and community leaders committed to social justice, environmental protection, interfaith cooperation and global engagement by fostering dialogue, reflection and action.

     

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    Kati Rambo shares her experience studying abroad in Japan!

    Apr 2, 2025 7:00 pm4 views

    Click here to learn more from Kati Rambo about her experience traveling abroad to Japan in the Sustainable Design program! 

  • Landscape Management/Horticulture Internship

    Apr 23, 2021 2:30 pm2 views

    Landscape Management/Horticulture Internship at U of I Arboretum due 4/26

    Email Diane Anderson at cdianea@illinois.edu your resume, letter of interest, and references.

     

  • Launched! Center for the Economics for Sustainability

    Sep 2, 2020 12:15 pm11 views

    Launched! Center for the Economics for Sustainability

    We are proud to share the new Center for the Economics of Sustainability (CEOS) with you! We're a set of economists that collaborate with agronomists, scientists, engineers, legal scholars, and other researchers. Our research helps inform environmental policy and resource management decisions in Illinois and around the world. Find ways to connect to us on our website: https://ceos.illinois.edu

    Kathryn Mosiman • Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics

  • Leadership Center online trainings and workshops

    Aug 10, 2020 11:00 am3 views

    For the Fall 2020 semester, the Illinois Leadership® Center will be offering a variety of leadership training opportunities virtually, as well as some in-person sessions in accordance with the state and public health's guidelines. 

    Regardless where you decide to take classes this fall semester; our goal is to provide you a variety of opportunities to develop your leadership skills!

  • Leadership Center SP 21 Programs/Workshops

    Jan 25, 2021 6:30 pm0 views

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

  • [Lecture] Building Stuff: Materials From the Earth that Sustain our Built Environment, From Ancient Coral to City Sidewalks

    Sep 27, 2020 10:00 am3 views

    Did you ever wonder where the concrete in a sidewalk, the asphalt in a highway, the brick in a building, or the glass in a window come from? All are derivatives of rocks and sediments, processed in ways that allow the cities of modern society to exist. But use of these materials comes at a cost to the environment, and supplies of some are not sustainable. Prof. Emeritus Stephen Marshak was on the faculty at the University of Illinois for 35 years. He has served as Geology Department Head and as School of Earth, Society & Environment Director. 

  • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate Exam & Training

    Oct 12, 2020 6:45 pm45 views

    To earn the credential of LEED Green Associate, you must take an exam (now online) which is $100 for students or $250 for others. This credential is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council, a legitimate organization committed to green buildings and communities.

    If you are interested in this, you may want to consider the following opportunities for exam preparation:

  • Lessons from the Pandemic to Tackle the Climate Crisis

    Apr 19, 2021 6:15 pm4 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 

  • Light the Night 2020 - Volunteer sign up

    Sep 15, 2020 10:15 am3 views

    Sep 24, 2020   3:30 - 7:30 pm Alma Mater, Hallene Gateway, and Campus Bike Center

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and MTD are planning to organize Light the Night event. Each fall for the last 12 years, the member agencies of the Light the Night Organizing Group, along with volunteers, have installed 800 to 1,000 bike light sets on bikes in the Urbana-Champaign area.  Registration: Sign up form

  • Looking for local internships in your hometown?

    Mar 26, 2021 3:15 pm8 views

    Here are recommended places to check for local jobs and internships for summer:

    City/Village Offices & Department employment pages; City Park District; County Forest Preserve District; Local design firms; County Green groups/projects; Local corporations with sustainability in the news; Non-profit organizations. Keep in mind YOU might bring some knowledge in sustainability to a role or you might bring more of the design element to a role. Think about the skills you can gain in different types of roles!

    Searching for these will take researching on the specific websites, not relying on google or handshake.

  • Made in Urbana launches new 3D printing studio

    Oct 15, 2020 7:30 pm16 views

    Made in Urbana is the 3D printing studio local artists and makers have been waiting for. With a goal of "making small scale manufacturing accessible to small businesses within the Urbana community, it offers laser cutting and etching, and product consulting. Made in Urbana brings together the tools, tech skills and combined knowledge base of its network of artists and business. 

  • Madelyn Craft, Student Advisor to First Campus Landscape Master Plan for the University of Illinois

    Oct 7, 2022 4:00 pm8 views

    Earlier this week, the Chancellor shared the inaugural Campus Landscape Master Plan. We are elated to note that Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design student, Madelyn Craft served as student advisor for the plan! 

     

     

  • These dedicated members design social events and opportunities, and advocate for their peers by providing valuable feedback and recommendations for the 2024-2025 academic year. Together, they help shape and inform the Sustainable Design program experience for everyone! Jasper Nord | Jasper is an interdisciplinary designer working to implement sustainable methods of materials production and aims to close resource loops when and wherever possible. Their practice primarily revolves around fungi and their use as tools for remediation, innovation, and food production, weaving in aesthetic elements from printmaking, comic arts, origami and more. Faye Wettstein | "Hi, my name is Faye! I'm a sophomore majoring in Sustainable Design and Urban Planning. I'm passionate about climate action and designing equitable and climate-resilient communities. I love hiking, running, and traveling in my free time. I'm involved with several Registered Student Organizations on campus, including: Illinois Enactus, the Illini Boxing Team, Habitat for Humanity, and Illinois Solar Decathalon. I'm also part of the iCAP Zero Waste Team to support sustainability initiatives." Kendall Murphy | "I am Kendal Murphy, and I am a senior Sustainable Design major with a minor in Architecture. I am from Chicago, Illinois, and am passionate about sustainable fashion and Design! I have a special interest in vintage fashion, and I frequently thrift and look for items second-hand. In my free time, I also enjoy running and being in nature. My design work integrates sustainability and resilient concepts that I have learned about throughout my experience in the program, and I hope to create spaces within my community that are both sustainable and enjoyable for everyone!" Amos Blomberg | "Hi, I'm Amos Blomberg, a senior majoring in sustainable design with an art and design minor. I come from a small town, Farina, about 100 miles south of campus. I enjoy hiking, drawing, music, and spending time with friends." Jasmine He | "I am a senior majoring in Sustainable Design with a minor in Urban Planning. I am a Chicago-based creative and environmental justice organizer passionate about mobilizing and strengthening solidarity between marginalized communities. I love music, cooking, watching movie, going to concerts, and surrounding myself with art!" Lea Huang-Yanez | Lea is a second-year student majoring in Sustainable Design and minoring in Computer Science and Architecture. They have interests in sustainability as it relates to the urban environment and architecture, and many other things like its intersections with fashion and web design. At school, they are involved in Solar Decathalon, a club that designs eco-friendly homes. In their free time, they like listening to music, drawing or doing anything outside. By being in the BSSD student advisory committee, they hope to find ways to bring the community together, because they find this program and the people in it to be very cool! Elise Koch | Elise is a junior in Sustainable Design interested in urban design and green transportation infrastructure.

    Meet the 24-25 Sustainable Design Student Advisory Committee!

    Feb 3, 2025 1:30 pm20 views

    These dedicated members design social events and opportunities, and advocate for their peers by providing valuable feedback and recommendations for the 2024-2025 academic year. Together, they help shape and inform the Sustainable Design program experience for everyone! Click to learn more about each member of the Student Advisory Committee!

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    New RSO focused on climate change & vermicomposting: vermiCUlture

    Mar 17, 2021 8:45 pm26 views

    Visit the website for an application form and more information; applications are due March 22! Questions? Email vermiculture.uiuc@gmail.com.

  • Newsletters for students to join

    May 11, 2020 11:15 am5 views

    INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENT (iSEE) Newsletter

    Our weekly emailed newsletter keeps you in-the-know about sustainability events, internship and job openings, conferences, research funding opportunities, and campus happenings in sustainability. Sign up at https://sustainability.illinois.edu/about/e-newsletter/

     

    Illinois Sustainability Technology Center (ISTC) Newsletters

    Keep up to date with all of ISTC's activities by joining the newsletter email list.

  • NOW HIRING: CAREER SERVICES PARAPROFESSIONALS

    Oct 12, 2020 6:45 pm1 views

    The Career Center is looking for students that possess excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. CSPs are recruited and hired in the Spring semester for positions that begin the following Fall semester. The CSP role is a paid position. Click here to learn more. 

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    October Events 10/26 Today and 10/27 Tomorrow!

    Oct 26, 2023 3:15 pm7 views

    The end of October features several events for Sustainable Design students! Sustainable Design Student Social onThursday, Oct. 26, 5:30 - 7:30P and Career Services Preparation for Graduate School workshop on Friday, Oct. 27, 2:00 - 3:00P. Click to view details. 

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    Odyssey Project Internships for FA 21/SP 22

    Mar 19, 2021 4:15 pm4 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.

  • Online Geothermal Research Workshop Set for Nov. 5

    Oct 27, 2020 3:45 pm5 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) >>>

  • Open Seats in SOCW 375 for Social Work minors

    Jan 25, 2021 6:45 pm9 views

    SOCW 375: Social Enterprise Lab

    Social enterprise lab helps students to launch and scale social enterprises spanning a wide

    range of topics from technological innovations that promote social or environmental

    improvement, to the performing and visual arts. It couples structured lectures with

    interactive modules, field trips, guest speakers, and a workgroup format to discuss and

    troubleshoot social startup challenges and opportunities.

    Questions? Email the instructor Ben Lough at bjlough@illinois.edu

  • Paid Research Internship on Art Ecology in New Mexico, summer 2021

    Nov 12, 2020 3:30 pm7 views

    Apply between Dec 1 and Feb 12.  The goals of the selected Art Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Art REUs) will be to observe and interpret the ecology, research, and landscape of the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico through the creation of artistic works (e.g., photography, painting, sculpture, videos).  These artworks will be used to cultivate the understanding among the general public in studying, restoring, and protecting the ecology and landscapes present within the SNWR. Lodging is provided. A $6,000 stipend and $500 food allowance also provided, with some travel costs and material costs provided.

  • Panel Discussion on Sustainable Design within Architectural Education

    Mar 30, 2021 9:30 am14 views

    April 29 11:30am – 1:30pm Sustainable Design • Technology • Urban Metabolism. The School of Architecture is partnering with two schools of architecture in Argentina and Spain to offer this bilingual event.

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    Part-Time Job: iSEE hiring a student to develop video content on Sustainability

    Mar 9, 2021 1:00 pm6 views

    The 10-hour-a-week position will run through the Spring 2021 semester and likely into the summer. Duties include researching content, recommending an appropriate video format, and working on a script for the iSEE videographer. The student will report to iSEE staff and work closely with an ad-hoc working group on the project.

  • Part-time jobs and volunteering at or around UIUC for fall 2020

    Aug 10, 2020 10:15 am13 views

    Illinois part-time job fair (Virtual) on September 8: https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/event/virtual-illinois-part-time-job-fair-fall-2020

     

    UIUC job board for work-study or part-time work: https://osfa.illinois.edu/types-of-aid/employment/virtual-job-board/

     

    Find volunteer opportunities on campus at https://union.illinois.edu/get-involved/office-of-volunteer-programs/events-calendar and iSEE (INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENT) recommended volunteer opportunities at https://sustainability.illinois.edu/actionsinitiatives/volunteer/

  • Peace Corps Information Session

    Sep 19, 2020 12:30 pm5 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

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

    Dec 4, 2020 12:00 pm4 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.

  • Prairie Research Inst. hiring undergraduate hourly positions

    Apr 2, 2021 3:15 pm3 views

    IL Water Resources Center Undergrad Student Asst; IT Hourly Support; IL Natural History Survey; Student Programmer for Climate & Atmospheric Sciences. Some or all remote work available, depending on the position. Apps due April 30th

  • Professor Daniel Schneider named 2020-21 iSEE Teaching Sustainability Fellow

    Aug 31, 2020 9:45 am27 views

    The Levenick iSEE (Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment) Fellows Program accomplishes iSEE’s goal of actionable research — that is, work that leads to lasting, real-world solutions to the world’s current and future sustainability-, energy- and environment-related issues.

    Daniel Schneider is a Professor in the Department of Urban + Regional Planning. He is an ecologist and environmental historian whose research focuses on the interrelations between natural and human systems in planning and management.

    The Levenick funding will help Schneider develop a course titled “FAA 230: Sustainable Design of the Built Environment,” a core course in the newly created B.S. in Sustainable Design program in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

    His Urban + Regional Department profile >>>

  • Provost Undergraduate Student Advisory Board

    Oct 12, 2020 7:15 pm9 views

    The Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board was created in 2007 to provide feedback on programs, policies, and initiatives established or supervised by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, including the Student Success Initiative. The application to join for the next application year can be found here. All applications will be due by Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:59pm CDT.

     

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    Quinn Connolly shares their experience in the BSSD Program!

    Apr 2, 2025 5:00 pm3 views

    Click here to learn more from Quinn Connolly about their experience in the Sustainable Design program!

  • Internships at Research Park

    Research Park Internship Info Session

    Feb 17, 2021 6:30 pm3 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

  • Resume Writing tips from the IL Career Center

    Aug 10, 2020 10:30 am5 views

    If you’re a sophomore, it’s important to have a good foundation and if you’re a junior you should be getting it ready for dissemination in the spring!

    https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/instructable/write-your-resume

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    Re-think Your Design Work: 10 Ways to Build Sustainability into Your Processes

    Feb 28, 2021 4:45 pm7 views

    from Design to Renourish authors Eric Benson and Yvette Perullo 

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    RFF 2021 Summer Research Internship Program

    Feb 12, 2021 1:30 pm20 views

    Are you interested in policy research aimed at improving environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions? Resources for the Future is accepting applications for interns to work on five projects this summer: control of industrial greenhouse gas emissions; energy transition policy; wildfire, climate adaptation, and rural communities; parks, green space, and environmental justice; and developing U.S. and Canadian electric power transmission network models. The application deadline is March 8.

     

  • RSO Green Certified Events

    Dec 3, 2020 3:30 pm5 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.

  • Save the Date: Arbor Day Celebration!

    Apr 15, 2021 3:00 pm3 views

    Tune in on Zoom for the Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet) Arbor Day Celebration!Noon-1 p.m. | Friday, April 30 | Zoom link

  • Save the Date! TED Talk: Eco-Edition

    Apr 6, 2021 3:15 pm5 views

    7-8 p.m. | Thursday, April 29 | Register  Join us for a "TED Talk: Eco-Edition" to celebrate Earth Month, focusing on environmental activism. Together, participants will view a prerecorded TED Talk, presented in July 2020 by Xiye Bastida: "If you adults won't save the world, we will." Afterward, all are invited to participate in a guided discussion and roundtable.

  • Surratt Scholarship

    Scholarship for Jnrs/Snrs due Feb 24

    Feb 15, 2021 9:45 am3 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.   

  • Scholarship Opportunities

    Mar 26, 2021 8:45 am23 views

    Helping Other’s Personal Excellence (HOPE) Scholarship due April 9

    Fred S. Bailey Unpaid Internship Scholarship due April 30 (SD major has been awarded this in the past)

    Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award due March 15 (congrats to a SD major who was awarded this)

  • School of Art + Design 2021 MFA Exhibition Opening

    Mar 30, 2021 9:30 am1 views

    See works created by graduating Master of Fine Arts students. Sat, April 3 – Sat, April 24, 2021. Krannert Art Museum Walk ins are accepted 10am-4pm Tues-Sat or Thurs until 7pm or reserve your time online.

  • SD Faculty Member Conor O’Shea- Wild Zones: Designing for Urban Wildlife

    Apr 12, 2021 11:15 pm13 views

    April 15, 8:30 AM–6:30 PM  "Wild Zones: Designing for Urban Wildlife at the Intersection of Landscape Architecture, Biology, and Public Policy" convenes designers, scientists, and planners to discuss new ways to increase biodiversity in urban environments. Join this day-long symposium which convenes experts from landscape architecture, science, and policy!

  • SD Field Trip to Scott Park videos

    Mar 26, 2021 3:00 pm5 views

    View the videos from the March 23, 2021 field trip!

    part one video, part two video, part three video, part four video

  • Search for spring/summer internships with applications due in December!

    Dec 9, 2020 11:15 am12 views

    Sustainability Intern at Quality Bicycle due Dec 30 - Visual/Interaction Designer Intern at Signify due Dec 19 – Sustainability Reporting Intern at HP due December 13 - Farm Resources Intern at Organic Valley due Dec 17 – Austin Circular Economy Program Intern at the City of Austin due Dec 9 – Environmental Technician Intern at Clean Harbors due Dec 20 – Instructional Design Intern at Carrier due Dec 31