Over the past few years, PSU has been working to create a more sustainable graduation ceremony to celebrate our students’ achievements. PSU’s new commencement coordinator, Nicholas Running, has a vision for a carbon neutral commencement.
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by Kelli Martin
— January 8, 2013
As we start the new year, we all probably have some resolutions...why not tack on a few extra "green" goals regarding reducing, REUSING, and recycling?
by Jennifer Howlan...
— December 20, 2012
It is a joy this holiday season to reflect on the many accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and community over the past year.
by Chris North
— November 27, 2012
PSU graphic design students envision how their knowledge can serve SoMa EcoDistrict—and the city.
by Danielle Grondin
— November 21, 2012
As part of PSU's Social Sustainability Month, I worked with the SLC’s Food Systems Task Force to organize an event called Thanks Giving: A Celebration and Exploration of Indigenous Traditions and the First Foods, which highlighted the significance of healthy, local food and the role it can play in healing our relationship to the land.
by Grant Lynn Neely
— November 16, 2012
Last Thursday, self-proclaimed “professional bummer-outer” Bill McKibben was at Portland State via a livestream broadcast for the second stop in his 21-city “Do the Math” tour. McKibben is leading a nationwide tour to inspire universities and organizations to divest from the fossil fuel industry.
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Integrating the science of sustainability with citizen engagement and decision making efforts