the UW Sustainability blog
The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is now accepting applications for the Fall cycle of large grants (more than $5,000). The CSF is a student-run and student-funded program at the University of Washington working towards a justice-centered sustainability movement. CSF grants are available to all students or RSOs on the Seattle campus, as well as staff or faculty working with students.
This spring, the UW Earth Day Committee - made up of passionate and driven students - was the driving force behind a dynamic week of programming that celebrated sustainability in all forms. Through weekly planning meetings with my supervisor Emily and coworker Kellie, we co-created interactive and educational events that raised visibility for intersectional sustainability and highlighted the importance of environmental action.
The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is hiring two undergraduate student roles. The CSF is a student-run and student-funded program at the University of Washington working towards a justice-centered sustainability movement.
The UW Tower Green Square Project (a Campus Sustainability Fund grant project) is recruiting for one grant-funded student worker to maintain the garden project from March-October as part of the grant implementation. This is a part-time (up to 19 hours a week) position paying $20.76/hour.
Danny Arguetty has joined the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) as Program Director. CSF, housed within and closely collaborating with UW Sustainability, is thrilled to welcome him. Danny is excited to co-lead the fund with CSF’s student staff and committee, championing the mission of justice-centered sustainability, recognizing the disproportionate negative impact of climate change on communities of color, particularly Black and Indigenous peoples.
Recently, the CSF and UW Sustainability got the chance to host a session at the Ethnic Cultural Center’s Diversity Leadership Conference titled “Community-based Sustainability: Applying a Just Transition to UW”. Read more below for a recap of our session!
The Campus Sustainability Fund's first zine, “Learning from those around us” is now available for online viewing.
This month, the CSF
hosted our first teach-in and mixer on Climate Justice and Collective Action in collaboration with student groups on campus and community organizations in Seattle. We heard from student speakers and environmental activists from ICA, EPSA, UW Solar, UW Sustainability with the presentation focused on applying a Just Transition to the decarbonization plan at UW and local efforts in Washington.
At the recent UW Decarbonization Town Hall, one of the major questions posed from the audience was, "How can I get involved and help decarbonize our campuses?"
There are many different ways students, staff and faculty can get involved at the UW. We've put together just a few here. You can also email sustainability@uw.edu with questions or for information on other options.
Boe Zhou is the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) Grant and Project Coordinator, working with students who have received CSF grants and those in the application process. Boe is pursuing a double degree in Computer Science and Environmental Studies at UW. He is enthusiastic about utilizing AI and data to create impartial and accessible solutions for environmental and societal challenges. Boe perceives CSF as the central hub for student engagement in all things sustainability, serving as the catalyst for building a resilient UW community.