Clark University
EN-2: Student Orientation

ClarkiePalooza, the big barbque that follows orientation programming, is Zero Waste and that makes a big impact! All new students and their parents then attend the Campus Information Fair, where they meet and can talk to the staff of Sustainable Clark, the Recycling Crew, the Sustainability Collaborative, the Community Thrift Store, the Eco Reps, Local Root and other green campus organizations. Furthermore, the information packet provided to new students includes recycling and composting instructions, a Thrift Store coupon, '10 Green Campus Tips' and information on how to become involved in sustainability-focused groups on and off campus. Additionally, Peer Advisors and Resident Assistants receive 1 hour training on aspects of campus sustainability; the PA's and RA's shepherd all new undergrad students for several weeks, so they pass the information along and include it in their programmed activities in unique ways, like a scavenger hunt or quiz. Graduate students do not have dedicated orientation programming, but the individual departments generally arrange a presentation, meeting, green campus tour or other orientation-type activity with Sustainable Clark. The grad information packets include all the same handouts and reference material as those provided to the undergrads. Sustainable Clark also presents directly to international students, who come to campus early, in a lively Q&A format that illustrates lifestyle, recycling, food, water, shopping and other aspects of American-style sustainability.