| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.42 |
| Liaison | Andrew D'Amico |
| Submission Date | Aug. 25, 2021 |
Princeton University
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Shana
Weber Director Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have an active student group focused on sustainability?:
Name and a brief description of the active student groups focused on sustainability:
Greening Dining:
This group has been collaborating with Campus Dining since 2002 in an effort to adopt more sustainable practices in the dining halls. Together they have worked to develop Campus Dining sustainable practices and policies, including increasing organic and local food options, implementing tray-free dining and ensuring that food waste is sent to local farms or composted.
https://www.facebook.com/PrincetonGreeningDining
Princeton Student Climate Initiative:
Formed in 2016, the Princeton Student Climate Initiative aims to provide an outlet for students to learn about, engage with, and have a positive impact on climate-related issues. They research climate change, inform the campus community about important climate issues, host discussions with experts, and advocate for effective technological and political solutions.
https://psci.princeton.edu/
Princeton University Farmers’ Market:
The farmers' market was launched in 2007 by Greening Princeton, a student organization devoted to improving environmental sustainability, and is staffed by volunteers from the group. Members of the University and local communities are able to purchase fresh locally grown produce and other goods from area farmers and businesses that use sustainable practices.
https://farmersmarket.princeton.edu/
Sustainable Engineering and Development Scholars (SEADS):
A sustainable education and outreach organization that is dedicated to providing a structured program for first-year and sophomore scholars to learn more about applied sustainability.
-no website-
BEE Team
The Princeton BEE Team is a Princeton University student group for those interested in beekeeping, the environment, or who just want to learn about bees!
https://www.facebook.com/princetonbees
Princeton Birding Society
The Princeton Birding Society was founded in 2019, and is dedicated to promoting and encouraging:
• Love and appreciation for our feathered friends in an inclusive, supportive group environment
• An awareness of natural spaces and the importance of avian biodiversity, both on the Princeton campus and within a variety of local ecosystems through organized excursions
• Participation in meaningful conservation initiatives and events designed to foster a closer relationship among students, community members, and birds
• Contributions to valuable citizen science projects through the study of local bird populations
https://birding.princeton.edu/
Princeton Conservation Society
Princeton Conservation Society (PCS) is Princeton University’s home on campus for all things conservation and environment, from biodiversity to climate change.
https://conserve.princeton.edu/
Princeton Environmental Activism Coalition (PEAC)
Coalition of environmental activists igniting conversation and inspiring action within the student body and administration of Princeton University. Committed to environmental justice and intersectional activism.
https://www.facebook.com/ptoneac
Princeton University Energy Association
Princeton University Energy Association (PUEA) is the only student group on campus dedicated to exploring the energy field from every approach imaginable.
Run entirely by undergraduate students from both STEM and humanities/social sciences, we bring exciting opportunities every week for students on campus to meet and learn from energy experts, executives, and scholars, and participate in energy-related tours, conferences, and community service. Our weekly newsletter, the Power Surge, provides to over 500 students a rundown of the week's energy and environment-related on-campus events, career opportunities, and global news.
https://puea.princeton.edu/
Does the institution have a garden, farm, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery program, or an urban agriculture project where students are able to gain experience in organic agriculture and sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
Princeton Garden Project at Forbes College
The Princeton Garden project is a student-run initiative overseen by the Office of Sustainability. The group’s mission is to educate the campus about the American food system and its implications for the environment, health and nutrition, culture and the future. The garden is maintained by paid student managers throughout the academic year, and by paid interns during the summer.
https://sustain.princeton.edu/about/student-employees/garden-project
Does the institution have a student-run enterprise that includes sustainability as part of its mission statement or stated purpose?:
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Does the institution have a sustainable investment fund, green revolving fund, or sustainable microfinance initiative through which students can develop socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible investment and financial skills?:
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
Has the institution hosted a conference, speaker series, symposium, or similar event focused on sustainability during the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia, or similar events focused on sustainability:
David Bradford Energy and Environmental Policy Seminar Series
https://cpree.princeton.edu/david-bradford-lunch-time-seminars-in-step
HMEI Faculty Seminar Series: In 2015, HMEI created a new faculty seminar series to present the opportunity for HMEI associated faculty to provide insights into their latest environmental research discoveries. Topics include: sea level rise, carbon dioxide sequestration, biodiversity, infectious disease, urban transformation, health and well-being, environmental history, environmental chemistry, and biogeochemistry of the oceans. Four faculty seminars are scheduled for each semester.
https://environment.princeton.edu/faculty-seminar-series/
Has the institution hosted a cultural arts event, installation, or performance focused on sustainability with the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations, or performances focused on sustainability:
Tiger Chef Challenge: Started in 2016, this annual event will include an Iron Chef-like competition, during which seven teams representing each residential college plus the Graduate College compete to see who has the best plant-based entrée. The 2019 event had a plant-forward theme as well as a sustainability area highlighting vertical gardening, composting and more.
Earth Day Celebration: For several years, students have organized an Earth Day Celebration featuring a wide assortment of student dancers, musicians, and improv comedy troupes. Some of the performers altered their usual set to include entertainment specifically related to sustainability.
Does the institution have a wilderness or outdoors program that follow Leave No Trace principles?:
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
Outdoor Action (OA)
Outdoor Action (OA) is Princeton University’s outdoor adventure and leadership development program administered by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students. Outdoor Action is all about personal growth and leadership development through adventure. Students travel in groups of 6-10 and engage in single and multi-day outdoor activities with 2-3 experienced student trip leaders. Participants, exploring challenges in a supportive group environment, learn to stretch themselves beyond their previously established limits.
https://outdooraction.princeton.edu/
Has the institution had a sustainability-focused theme chosen for a themed semester, year, or first-year experience during the previous three years?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
Origins Dinners
Origins is an interactive dining experience held during undergraduate students’ first-year orientation that highlights where our food comes from and why it matters. As the first meal of the year, Origins cultivates a consciousness and ethos of sustainability in service to local and global communities and inspires a culture of gratitude for community efforts to support local farms and food purveyors, as well as for those who prepare their food. We nourish students to be their healthy best while strengthening community engagement and providing high-quality, great-tasting food prepared with healthy, sustainable ingredients by a passionate team. Through Origins, and other sustainability programs during the year, we highlight what we do every day within the context of environmental challenges to encourage thoughtful solutions.
Does the institution have a program through which students can learn sustainable life skills?:
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
Mend
Mend's mission is to encourage sustainable attitudes and reduce waste surrounding clothing and fashion by teaching Princeton University community members how to repair, reuse and upcycle clothing. Mend Leaders have the knowledge to help you with all your repair needs and share information and spread awareness of the environmental and economic impacts of the fashion industry.
https://sustain.princeton.edu/about/student-employees/mend
Cyclab
Cyclab is a bike kitchen and a (loosely defined) co-op. We are a DIY-centered space! Show up during our open hours with (a) your bike, (b) having done a pit of poking around, and (c) a readiness to get your hands dirty and fix your bike.
https://cyclab.princeton.edu/
Does the institution offer sustainability-focused student employment opportunities?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
EcoReps
The Princeton University Ecology Representative Program (EcoReps) was founded in 2004 and is hosted by the Office of Sustainability. The mission of the EcoReps is to promote the integration of sustainability into campus life. Through their efforts, the EcoReps aim to see every Princeton student adopt at least one aspect of sustainable living into their daily lives, and to understand the value of sustainability for themselves, their communities, and the environment.
https://sustain.princeton.edu/about/student-employees/ecoreps
Garden Project Managers
Read more about the Forbes Garden Project above.
https://sustain.princeton.edu/about/student-employees/garden-project
Other positions offered by the Office of Sustainability include: Communications Assistants, Alumni Outreach Assistant, Student Outreach Assistants, Data Assistants and more.
https://sustain.princeton.edu/about/student-employees
Additionally, the Princeton Environmental Institute offers undergraduate internships designed to complement their academic interests with independent research and project experiences in the summer.
https://environment.princeton.edu/education/internships/
Does the institution have a graduation pledge through which students pledge to consider social and environmental responsibility in future job and other decisions?:
A brief description of the graduation pledge(s):
A brief description of other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives that do not fall into one of the above categories:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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