Applied Sustainability Learning Hub
Welcome to the applied sustainability learning hub! We created this hub to facilitate applied sustainability learning at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ by connecting students, faculty andÌýstaff to eachÌýother and the resources they need to use our campusÌýas a living lab.Ìý
Do you have a sustainable idea but don't know where to start? This hub provides ways to get involved and develop your concept with project development, project funding, mentorship, a variety of resourcesÌýand more.
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Collaborate with students, staff and faculty
Student or faculty member interested in collaborating with a staff member.Ìý
Staff member interested in collaborating with faculty or students.Ìý
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Sustainability Innovation Micro-credential
The Sustainability Innovation micro-credential provides students with a foundational understanding of sustainability and an overview of projects and initiatives implemented at CU.
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Campus Sustainability Summit
Presentations can be in the form of posters or exhibitÌýbooths.ÌýStudent projects featured at the Campus Sustainability SummitÌýwill be eligible forÌý$10,000 in cash prizes.
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Sustainability Hackathon
Join this campus-wide, week-long hackathonÌýfocused on creating positive change in the world, where you can make a difference, have fun and win prizes.Ìý
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Get Seed Funding
Get Seed Funding is a micro-funding opportunity for CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ undergraduate and graduate students that provides up to $500 in funding for entrepreneurial ideas in the making.Ìý
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New Venture Challenge
NVC is designed to help CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ innovators, changemakers, ideators and entrepreneursÌýturn their ideas into impact, even if they're not sure where to begin.
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Working Sessions
If you are looking to define a concept or explore resources,Ìýemail us atÌýecenter@colorado.edu
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Tours & Class Presentations
There are several options for tours and presentations from subject matter experts on campus, if you would like to coordinate a tour or guest speaker for your classroom or office,Ìýemail us atÌýecenter@colorado.edu
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Sustainable CU Grant Program
Student-ledÌýprojects for innovations in ecological and socio-environmental sustainabilityÌýcan apply for the Sustainable CU grant fund.Ìý
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Environmental Center Events
Check out ourÌýNews and EventsÌýpageÌýfor more inspiration, ideas and connections.
- Green Buildings
- NEST Campus Field GuideÌý: A PDF guide on species relationships at CUB
- Other Downloadable Nature Guides - CUB: CUB-based resources exploring other species’ relationships and tools for identification