Nov 3, 2021 | Campus Sustainability, News Releases
The university’s largest and oldest student-led environmental group, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS), hosted its annual Climate Strike on Sept. 24. The students’ demands were clear: total divestment from fossil fuel companies; iCAP accountability;...
Oct 15, 2021 | Campus Sustainability, Energy, News Releases
Illini Lights Out (ILO) is back! ILO is a monthly opportunity for anyone and everyone to get involved with energy conservation on campus. During ILO, volunteers gather on the Quad on a Friday evening to turn off the lights in campus buildings for the weekend. This...
Oct 14, 2021 | Campus Sustainability, News Releases
Entering the realm of sustainability can be intimidating due to its fast pace and advanced vocabulary. Even those in the field may find themselves pausing to look up a word or concept from time to time. So, in the spirit of making sustainability as accessible as...
Oct 14, 2021 | Campus Sustainability
Sustainability Training at IllinoisPlease watch these videos to learn how you can help our campus meet its Illinois Climate Action Plan goals for carbon neutrality and climate resilience. View the video that best describes your part of the campus community. Then,...
Oct 1, 2021 | Campus Sustainability, News Releases
A wooden ceiling and gray brick-tiled floor extend past the entry doors on both sides of Siebel Center for Design, creating a seamless pathway for visitors to pass through the heart of the newly opened facility. This combination of earthy materials with the glass...
Jul 23, 2021 | Campus Sustainability, News Releases
U of I Investing in Climate Solutions — From the Ground UpAs the dangers of climate change grow more apparent, pressure to end the use of carbon-based fossil fuels has intensified.The University of Illinois is putting its financial muscle behind efforts to promote...