Applied Sustainability Learning – Office for Sustainability Education

SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS INITIATIVE FUND: YEAR IN REVIEW (2025-26)

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Engagement, Progress, Research, Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund

By Ada Popham, Holland Springer, and Emerson Andrews During the 2025–2026 academic year, the Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund (SCIF) awarded $281,000 in green grant funding to 29 projects proposed by students, staff, and faculty. This is the largest amount of funding awarded in one year and reflects strong interest from our campus community to advance […]

July 14, 2026

2024 Edible Campus Gardens year-in-review

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Education, Engagement, Research

By Mara Scallon, communications graduate assistant in the Sustainability Office Most members of the University of Utah community have a go-to, on-campus spot for grabbing a snack, a drink or a meal. Some may opt for burgers & fries at The Game, while others may indulge in a slice of pizza from the Union’s Hive […]

February 5, 2025

Nature’s reset: why taking a break outdoors boosts mind & body – Late Fall 2024

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Engagement

By Mara Scallon, communications graduate assistant in the Sustainability Office Of the holiday songs I know, there is not (yet) a song written especially for members of collegiate communities that celebrates the end of the semester and the start of winter break. If there were, the song might include a line or two about the […]

December 10, 2024

Student entrepreneurs shine at small business fair

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Engagement, Progress

By Ava Curtis On Wednesday, November 20, the Sustainability Office and Lassonde Studios brought fourteen student vendors together for the first-ever campus small business fair. The main lobby of Lassonde Studios was transformed into a vibrant marketplace with two rows of tables sporting multicolored tablecloths lining the cement walls of the building and live piano […]

December 4, 2024

An introduction to Red Butte Creek – Fall 2024

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Engagement

By Mara Scallon, communications graduate assistant in the Sustainability Office A new crop of U community members has joined the Salt Lake City campus, and people are settling into classwork, research and learning. I am one of these new arrivals on campus and in Salt Lake City. Hello! My name is Mara, and I am […]

November 7, 2024

Modern Gardener: Biodiversity in your garden

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Education, Engagement

Cultivate the biodiversity in your fall and winter garden prep by following these simple tips from Edible Campus Gardens on the University of Utah campus. Using cover crops, minimizing soil disturbance and planning for companion planting will help keep your soil healthy and promote the biodiversity in your yard and garden. For more information […]

August 22, 2024

SCIF Project Report – Green Infrastructure Pollinator Garden: Making the most of campus space

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Engagement, Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund

Project Green Infrastructure Pollinator Garden, was the result of a collaboration between Professors Sarah Hinners and Amy Sibul as well as the then student leader of the University Beekeeping Association, Mason Kreidler to prevent flooding in the Architecture Building through the use of green infrastructure while creating a pollinator friendly landscape.

July 2, 2024

April showers AND March garden prep bring May flowers and crops!

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Engagement

By Sydney Murray, Sustainability Office With spring just around the corner, warmer temperatures, longer daylight and showery weather, the three main components that make for an optimal growing season are also on their way! For many seasoned gardeners, the beginning of the growing season brings excitement and joy as plans are made for what, […]

March 13, 2024

A Handful of Tips for Tackling Winter on a Bike

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Engagement

By Ginger Cannon During Utah’s winter months, many people stay healthy and help clear our air by using sustainable transportation. To those that ride the bus or TRAX, walk, and roll on two wheels to arrive at their destinations – we say a hearty thank you! Here’s a few tips for active travel this winter: […]

February 7, 2024

Long Live U Bike Week: Preparing for Winter Cycling!

Categories: Applied Sustainability Learning, Engagement

By Sydney Murray, Sustainability Office Did you know that transportation causes about 30% of carbon emissions on campus? Vehicle emissions contribute to poor air quality in and around the Salt Lake Valley, which can lead to ecological degradation and negative human health impacts. That is why the Sustainability Office is committed to promoting alternative modes […]

November 8, 2023

Office for Sustainability Education Undergraduate Studies

Category: Applied Sustainability Learning

SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS INITIATIVE FUND: YEAR IN REVIEW (2025-26)

2024 Edible Campus Gardens year-in-review

Nature’s reset: why taking a break outdoors boosts mind & body – Late Fall 2024

Student entrepreneurs shine at small business fair

An introduction to Red Butte Creek – Fall 2024

Modern Gardener: Biodiversity in your garden

SCIF Project Report – Green Infrastructure Pollinator Garden: Making the most of campus space

April showers AND March garden prep bring May flowers and crops!

A Handful of Tips for Tackling Winter on a Bike

Long Live U Bike Week: Preparing for Winter Cycling!