University of Oregon
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.60 / 2.00 |
Sarah
Stoeckl Assistant Director Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The Office of Sustainability sends out a quarterly (switching to monthly) newsletter that focuses on sustainability across campus and beyond.
The Student Sustainability Center and Environmental Studies program send out weekly, student-focused newsletters. The newsletters focuses on sustainability events and initiatives at the university and in the local community. Both teams maintain Instagram accounts and websites.
The Office of Sustainability discontinued all use of office social media accounts in 2023.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
All of University of Oregon’s LEED certified buildings have dashboards near the entrance that explain the buildings’ green features.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Office of Sustainability schedules campus sustainability walking tours, on request and several times throughout the year: https://cpfm.uoregon.edu/campus-sustainability-tours
Campus planning also provides access to several self-guided tours, including one focused on sustainability and one on campus trees: https://cpfm.uoregon.edu/self-guided-campus-tours
While not a formal tour, the campus map designed by the Location Innovation Lab, includes several map layers relevant to sustainability: https://map.uoregon.edu/
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
N/A
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
The Environment Initiative through the Office of the Provost provides a campus-wide perspective on environmental actions and opportunities is research, teaching, campus operations, and for students: https://environment.uoregon.edu/
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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