Ensuring Food Security for Students

At the end of the semester, some students may find themselves running out of meal points.  There is no consequence to running out of meal points, and students have the option to add Bear Bucks to supplement their remaining meals and snacks.  

Yet, lower-income students may be unable to supplement their meal points as easily. Those students may feel as though they have to skip meals, choose lower-nutrient foods, or budget their remaining points to make them last. 

The USDA defines food security as access by all people at all times to enough affordable, nutritious food for an active, healthy life. Food security has varying ranges of severity that may be consequential to an individual’s health. More>>
Microplastics, a Macro Problem
The permanence of plastic waste has been a hot button topic since the 1970s. There is much that is unknown about microplastics, yet scientists are discovering more everyday, including plastic's presence in newborn poop!  More>>
A Summer on the Farm
Office of Sustainability intern, Stephanie Berger, spent the summer as an apprentice on Zumwalt Acres in Sheldon, Illinois, laboring in the traditional ways but also gathering data to further the farm's resiliency goals. More>>
 WashU's Latest Solar Installation
Last month, WashU completed a large-scale solar installation on four buildings on the Danforth Campus's East End. WashU is one of the largest producers of on-site solar energy across the state of Missouri. More>>
Hands-on Learning to Help the Planet
WashU has long been committed to sustainable practices, climate research, and environmental study; it is also embracing its evolving role as it prepares the next generation of climate action specialists. More>>
Free Reusable Period Products
Undergraduate and graduate students can request free reusable period products (cups and pads) through the Go Green for the Red program. Registration is open until December 3, and again from January 14 to April 22.  More>>
Rooted in STL: Tyson
In this installment of the Student Life series, explore the environmental field station, Tyson Research Center, acquired by the university in 1963 and a hidden gem unexplored by much of the WashU community.  More>>
Sustainability Action Team
Dec. 8, 12 pm
Join us during the lunch hour for our quarterly SAT meeting. We invite our guests to a festive BYO desk lunch and to don their ugly, beautiful, or everyday sweaters to celebrate the start of the winter season together. More>>
Climate Conversation Series
Nov. 16, 6 pm
Join the WashU Climate Change Program along with special guest speakers Bea Addis, William Farfan-Rios and Maria Teresa Balogh for an interdisciplinary discussion about the impacts of climate change in Latin America. More>>
November Climate Forum
Nov. 30, 6:30 pm
Climate Forums are monthly student-led events intended to create space to discuss current issues in climate change. Climate Change associates will share a presentation which will be followed by discussion. More>>
Tree Planting Volunteer Event
Nov. 20, 10 am
Join Great Rivers Greenway and Forest ReLeaf at North Riverfront Park to plant native trees that will add shade and provide habitat in this park along the Mississippi River. Volunteers are requested to pre-register. More>>
EES Internship Openings
The Office of Sustainability invites all interested students to apply for openings in the Energy, Environment, and Sustainability internship program. Deadline extension: Nov 30. More>>
OOS Communications Position
Tell the stories of sustainability at WashU and beyond as a sustainability communications intern. Learn more about the internship position via the  website posting. More>> 
Sam Fox Job Opening
The Assistant Director of the Office for Socially Engaged Practice is responsible for the strategic direction, operation, and management of the Office for Socially Engaged Practice. More>>
Climate Curricular Guides
The WashU Climate Change Program aggregates a list of climate-related courses. This guide includes courses across several different schools and across disciplines. More>> 
Pumpkin Composting
STL Composting is accepting pumpkins for compost drop-off at their Valley Park and Belleville locations. Pumpkins will be accepted free of charge until November 20th. More>>
Soft Plastic Recycling on Campus
Bring your clean and dry plastic bags, deflated air pockets, and other eligible plastics to Hitzeman or the Village Mailroom. For questions, contact ssb@su.wustl.edu. 
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