Featured Events
Featured Events
Upcoming Sustainability Events on Campus Groups
Find more upcoming events on Campus Groups under the Sustainability Events Tag.
March
DIY T-Shirt Totes
Friday, Mar 22nd from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in SHED Glass Box Theatre Reception Area
Are you looking for a fun and sustainable craft? Would you like to learn more about fresh fruit and vegetable choices in the Rochester area? Join the Wellness Peer Educators and the Office of Sustainability for a DIY t-shirt tote event as we chat about the Public Market bus offered by Health Promotion! Bring a t-shirt that you're no longer interested in wearing, and ready to reuse as a grocery bag (we will have some extras on hand if you don't have one). All other supplies will be provided!
Rochester Public Market
Saturday, March 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Grace Watson Hall (Lot C) at 10:30 or Kate Gleason Circle at 10:45 a.m.
Take a free ride downtown and shop for fresh produce, ethnic delicacies, and much more! No RSVP required, bus is first come, first serve until max capacity on the bus is reached!
Repair Fair
Friday, March 29th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the SHED Maker Showcase
Join us at the Repair Fair, where you can reduce and reuse by learning how to mend clothing, and fix bikes, skateboards and simple electronics. Bring your damaged items to us at the SHED where other students will help you fix them, for free!
April is Earth Month
RIT joins the world in celebrating Earth Month every April.
You might be familiar with Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd,
Earth Month is a part of the global movement to demonstrate support for environmental sustainability for a 30-day period.
Events this Month:
Repair Fair
Friday, March 29th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the SHED Maker Showcase
Join us at the Repair Fair, where you can reduce and reuse by getting your clothing mended, bikes & skateboards fixed, and simple electronics repaired. Bring your damaged items to us at the SHED where other students will help you fix them, for free!
Community Garden
Every Friday in April (April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Garden (located behind Gene Polisseni Center)
Come volunteer with us at the community gardens around RIT. Tools will be provided - just come in some clothes you don't mind getting a little dirt on and get ready to prepare the garden for the upcoming spring!
Rochester Public Market
Every Saturday in April (April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Grace Watson Hall (Lot C) at 10:30 or Kate Gleason Circle at 10:45 a.m.
Take a free ride downtown and shop for fresh produce, ethnic delicacies, and much more! No RSVP required, bus is first come, first serve until max capacity on the bus is reached!
FoodShare: Bern's Closet Clothing Swap
Friday, April 12th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SHED Lobby
This is a free way for you to donate some of your old clothing and check out new pieces. Bringing of clothing is not required, but can help us out! Practice new sustainable ways to upcycle and maybe find a new outfit just in time that weekend excursion you are going to. You will be able to try clothing on before taking as well as learn about the services our offices offer.
Climate Solution Summit
Friday, April 19th, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 20th, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us at the forefront of change! Discover how climate solutions aren’t just a necessity but an opportunity to create a healthier, more equitable future for the Genesee-Finger Lakes region.
Into the ROC: Farm Tour and Volunteering at Wild Hill Farm
Saturday, Apr 20, 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Take a tour and volunteer at Wild Hill Farm, a woman owned, regenerative farm in the greater community. Learn about the many ways that Wild Hill Farm is practicing sustainability and how small, local farms are an integral part of Rochester's foodscape. After the tour, we will be volunteering to prepare the fields and plant seedlings.
Tigers vs. Trash
April 22nd to 26th, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Brick City Cafe
Arbor Day- Plant a Tree
Friday, April 26th, 3 to 5 p.m.
Join us as for an annual Arbor Day celebration and help plant a ceremonial tree! Attendees will have a chance to join in a community conversation about the future of trees at RIT.
Wellness Walks and DIY Activities
The Sustainability Wellness Team organizes wellness walks and DIY activities throughout the school year.
Climate Speaker Series
Every spring RIT hosts a Climate Change speaker who covers various aspects of climate change from the science behind it to environmental justice issues that are resulting from it. Previous speakers have included Aaron Mair and Dr. James Hansen.
Professional Development Opportunities
Sustainability in Practice: RIT is committed to employing best-in-class sustainable practices within university operations and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. But what are sustainable practices, how will RIT become carbon neutral, and what is the role of staff members in advancing these commitments? RIT recognizes the need for all staff to become better equipped to lead sustainable change within their departments. This session, provides an introduction to sustainability and provides resources to facilitate sustainable behavior change. Participants will learn how RIT is responding to this grand challenge, and will explore tools and strategies for enacting sustainable practices within your unit and everyday work.
Exploring the Intersections of Equity, Sustainability and the Environmental Movement: Sustainability is about more than recycling, planting trees, energy efficiency and cool green technology – it is about ensuring that all people live in harmony with their natural environment. In this workshop, we will explore the intersections of sustainability, diversity, and justice, and cover topics such as human health and wellness, access to resources, and environmental justice. Participants will learn how structural racism, sexism and classism contributes to environmental degradation, and how certain individuals are more vulnerable than others to its harmful impacts. Examples from RIT and the greater Rochester community will be shared, and participants will discuss ways to create meaningful dialogue and social change within campus and beyond.
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