Sustainability at PSU
Creating a just, resilient future
Sustainability at PSU is a community, network, and framework for working together. There is so much work to be done to create a healthy and just future and at PSU, we believe our students, faculty, and staff will help to create that future through innovative and adaptive design, research, and solutions.
At Portland State, we recognize that there are many definitions and notions of sustainability. Bringing these definitions to life means recognizing the interconnections of social, environmental, and economic systems, and the need to take an integrated approach to addressing systemic inequities present in our systems to build healthy, just, and resilient communities.
Sustainability is a core part of our identity and culture at PSU, and requires knowledge from every field.
As such, sustainability at Portland State is not based in any single department. Instead, it spans the University to unite creative thinkers from across campus and throughout our community. In addition to being distributed throughout University culture, there are three organizations serving as anchors for Sustainability at PSU:
Student Sustainability Center
Campus Sustainability Office
Institute for Sustainable Solutions
Our work is highly collaborative, with each department playing a unique role in Sustainability at PSU.
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Campus programs & initiatives
It takes partnership and collaboration to align policies, practices, and planning with PSU's sustainability, resilience, equity, and educational goals. This work is manifest across many aspects of PSU's operations and academics. The Campus Sustainability Office enables a vibrant living laboratory for exploration and innovation.
Student programs & leadership
There are many educational opportunities, programs, and resources designed for students who want to create positive change on campus and beyond. The Student Sustainability Center offers ways to network with peers and professionals, build leadership skills, and partner with organizations within the University and in the community.
Collaborations with public & private partners
PSU students and faculty have a lot to offer and learn from the community, region, and world. The Institute for Sustainable Solutions helps to match the passion and expertise of PSU faculty and students with the experience and needs of community groups, government agencies, and businesses.