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Study Biodiversity at the Field Museum: Fall 2024 Course Preview for SUST 330

Posted on May 10, 2024 by SUSTatRU

This coming Fall 2024 semester the Sustainability Studies program once again will feature its unique section of SUST 330 Biodiversity that meets at the Field Museum of Natural History on Thursdays from 9am to 1pm. Overview of SUST 330 at … Continue reading →

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Register for a Sustainability Course this Fall 2024 @RooseveltU & Help Change the World!

Posted on April 29, 2024 by SUSTatRU

Yeah, OK — that’s a pretty big claim in the invitation that is this post’s title. But in the Sustainability Studies program (SUST) at RU we really do mean it. Let’s be real, shall we? A world rocked by climate … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Resolution & Strategic Plan for 2024-29 Unanimously Endorsed by RU Senate

Posted on April 27, 2024 by SUSTatRU

In celebration of Earth Week @RooseveltU, we are pleased to share some good news! At the last RU Senate meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on 19 April 2024, the Strategic Sustainability Plan for 2024-29 and accompanying Resolution were endorsed … Continue reading →

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RU Students: SGA Mental Health Referendum Vote Extended thru Th 4/25!

Posted on April 23, 2024 by SUSTatRU

Important Earth Week Update — Voting Period Extended! This Th 4/25 is the LAST DAY for RU students to vote on the Mental Health Referendum (ending at midnight) and the SGA needs 400 or so votes (yes or no, just total … Continue reading →

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RU Students: Vote on the Mental Health Referendum Today on Laker Connect!

Posted on April 19, 2024 by SUSTatRU

Today is the LAST DAY for RU students to vote on the Mental Health Referendum (ending at midnight) and the SGA needs 400 or so votes (yes or no, just total votes cast) for the referendum tally to count. 200 more … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Teach-Ins this Week @RU!

Posted on April 15, 2024 by SUSTatRU

This week from 12:30-1:45pm in WB 616 — Sustainability Teach-In Presentations: Join the students of SUST 210 Sustainable Future and SUST 250 The Sustainable University for a good old-fashioned teach-in as seven student teams present their projects on vital sustainability … Continue reading →

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Go Green this Earth Month 2024 @RooseveltU! (updated 4/13)

Posted on April 13, 2024 by SUSTatRU

This April is #RUEarthMonth2024, and there are lots of ways to go green here at Roosevelt. Whether you’re on or off campus — from attending talks and webinars by invited speakers to hearing presentations by current students to joining in … Continue reading →

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RU Students: Vote on the Mental Health Referendum 4/15-19 on Laker Connect!

Posted on April 13, 2024 by SUSTatRU

Next week 4/15-19, all students have the chance to vote on a Mental Health Referendum for RU students. Below is an infographic about the issue and referendum; also, SGA is holding a Referendum Info Session on Zoom on Tu 4/16 … Continue reading →

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Go Green During Earth Month 2024 @RooseveltU!

Posted on April 9, 2024 by SUSTatRU

This April is #RUEarthMonth2024, and there are lots of ways to go green here at Roosevelt. Whether you’re on or off campus — from attending talks and webinars by invited speakers to hearing presentations by current students to joining in … Continue reading →

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From the Field Museum to the Southeast Side: RU Sustainability Internship Presentations (Th 4/11)

Posted on April 6, 2024 by SUSTatRU

As part of the annual Roosevelt Student Research & Inquiry Symposium, three Sustainability Internship students completing SUST 395 internships this spring 2024 semester at the Field Museum’s botany department (Daniel Dodinval and Kenny Koster) and the Southeast Environmental Task Force … Continue reading →

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