What We Do
We’re all about working together in the Office of Sustainability. From our campus farm to our free thrift experience, called BearShare, we’re collaborating with just about every office, department, and group on campus to make Ursinus greener. Our Director of Sustainability, Kate Keppen, works closely with our Student Fellows to educate the campus on environmental issues and implement projects around campus. We’re guided by our commitment to go carbon neutral by 2060, and a belief that empathy and diversity are the keys to creating healthy environments. (Our efforts even earned us a spot on the Princeton Review’s Green Colleges list!) Take a look around our site, and explore what makes us uniquely Ursinus.
What Is Sustainability?
We believe in what we call the “three pillars of sustainability”:
Social Equity: We strive to create systems that are sustainable for people and preserve culture, increase diversity, and promote healthy, equitable living environments.
Environmental Stewardship: Human well-being is tied to our responsible care and use of the environment around us.
Economic Viability: Environmental change can’t happen if people can’t afford to make those changes. We believe in providing affordable solutions and economic development.
Where To Go Next
Learn about our Student Fellows program, explore ways to be sustainable in your dorm or office, follow our Instagram, take a virtual tour, or contact us for more info! We’re glad to have you as part of our team.
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