Mills College
EN-2: Student Orientation

During the initial check-in at Orientation, there are a variety of tables that address different components of sustainability. The Sustainability Center has a table and checks in with each student regarding different programs on campus, including waste reduction and energy conservation opportunities. Reusable water bottles were handed out for free in 2015, with other reusable giveaways, such as canvas bags, distributed to all students in previous years. Student Orientation Leaders host a table that distributes universal bus passes and gives information about public transit. Another table is hosted by AC Transit, the bus system, giving out maps and information. One of the mandatory events during New Student Orientation is a "Journeys in Social Justice" panel. One of the presentations in this panel is given by the Sustainability Coordinator on Sustainability as Social Justice. This includes an overview of Mills sustainability efforts, ways for students to participate in the sustainability movement, and connections to sustainability issues extending to the global scale. New spring semester students are provided with a screening of a welcome video that includes the Sustainability Coordinator's introduction and overview of Mills sustainability resources.