Time to show the earth some love! The ASCP has a variety of exciting programs and opportunities available to students, faculty, and staff. Keep scrolling to learn more! |
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The ASCP is conducting its bi-annual survey! Help us direct our next campus initiatives by giving us your feedback! The ASCP is a student fee-funded department that serves all four institutions with a mission to reduce campus-wide ecological impact and dependency on carbon-based fuels. Visit our website for more information on previous survey results. |
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Sustainable Labs Committee Meetings Are you passionate about sustainability in the lab? Do you have ideas to share, or do you want to connect with others across CCD, CU Denver, and MSU Denver? Join us at the Sustainable Labs Committee meetings! Collaborate with others from all three institutions to help make our campus labs more sustainable: - Monthly meetings on the first Friday of the month at 1:30 pm
- Open discussion and idea sharing
- Faculty and research students welcome
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2026 Freezer Challenge! The Freezer Challenge is a free competition designed to encourage energy efficiency through best practices in lab cold storage management (fridges, freezers, and cold rooms). The program has saved a total of 76.8 million kWh since its beginning. Sign up to be part of the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program's tri-institutional team. Compete for the chance to win a PRIZE! |
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Looking to donate? Drop donations in the bin outside Room 346. If you have a large item/several bags to donate, email scp_contact@ahec.edu. |
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Join us in our fight against hunger and food waste on campus by using the Share Meals app! Sign up to see which events around campus have food that will be available to community members. You can find free food nearby through Share Meals; see how much is available and how long it’s up for grabs. The app also has a list of centers across campus where students can find free food, personal care items, and other helpful resources. Sign up today by downloading the app on your phone or by using the web version! Click here or the image above to navigate to our webpage for more information and to get started. |
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We are hiring a part-time Waste Diversion Student Associate and a part-time Marketing (Social Media) Student Associate, positioned to start February 23, 2026. Applications close onFebruary 8, 2026. For more details regarding these positions, visit sustainableauraria.org/jobs. To apply, visit your respective university job posting site (Handshake, Symplicity) or email your resume and cover letter, plus any additional supplemental materials you would like to include, to scp_contact@ahec.edu. We look forward to reviewing everyone's applications and welcoming new ASCP team members this Spring! |
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Instead of cut flowers that don't last long, consider gifting a potted plant that can thrive for years. Look for native plants that support pollinators or easy-to-care-for houseplants from local nurseries. Click here for more sustainable Valentine's Day ideas! |
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@papplehat asked, “if you can’t maintain a vegetarian diet for health reasons, what else can you do to make a positive impact?” Global food production is responsible for 35% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, so it is a great place to start making a positive impact. Beef and other red meat produce the largest amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Instead of beef, consider switching to poultry! The greenhouse gas footprint of chicken is nine times smaller than that of beef, and it even produces less CO2 than cheese. If you eat dairy, try to eat softer cheese and yogurt instead of hard cheese, because both require less milk. Even better, consider switching to plant-based alternatives like oat milk, because it has one-third of the climate impact of dairy milk. Another great way to lower your carbon footprint while still eating animal-based protein is to eat lower on the food chain. There is still debate over whether farmed or wild-caught fish is more sustainable, however, as this article from Vox suggests. Filter-feeders like oysters are a much more sustainable protein source because they don’t require feed or fresh water. When many people take small steps towards eating more sustainably, it can make a big difference. Switching from beef to poultry and filter-feeders, and substituting some of your meals with plant-based protein, can greatly reduce your greenhouse gas footprint and water usage. Check out the current impact of your diet here so you know where to start! |
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Sustainability Workshops Next month, we're kicking off our Sustainability Workshop Series! The Sustainability Workshop Series offers a unique opportunity to learn core environmental sustainability concepts and discover how to turn knowledge into action. This free five-course program covers essential sustainability topics, including water and energy consumption, waste management, and environmental justice. You will explore these issues through various lenses—global, national, local, and individual—and gain the tools to promote sustainable change in any career path. Workshop Details The Sustainability Workshop Series is open to students, faculty, and staff from the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Colorado Denver, and Auraria Campus. The program includes five two-hour courses, offered twice in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Sustainability 101 Through an Environmental and Social Justice Lens February 11, 4-6 pm in Tivoli 329 February 13, 10 am-12 pm in Tivoli 542 Water Conservation with the OWOW Center February 18, 4-6 pm in Tivoli 329 February 20, 10 am - 12 pm in Tivoli 542 The State of Waste February 25, 4-6 pm in Tivoli 329 February 27, 10 am - 12 pm in Tivoli 542 Energy and Climate Action Planning March 4, 4-6 pm in Tivoli 329 March 6, 10 am-12 pm in Tivoli 542 Applied Sustainability Exercise March 11, 4- 6 pm in Tivoli 329 March 13, 10 am-12 pm in Tivoli 542 There is still time to sign up for courses this semester! Learn more about the workshop courses and how to register using the link below. We hope to see you there! |
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Water Workforce Summit and Career Fair The Water Workforce Summit and Career Fair is an opportunity to convene students, water industry professionals and employers, water-related educators and trainers, workforce development specialists, and other stakeholders to discuss and address water workforce needs across the state. The next Water Workforce event series will be the 2026 Water Workforce Summit & Career Fair on February 12-13, 2026, at CSU Spur in Denver, with the Water Workforce Summit being held on Thursday, February 12, and the Career Fair on Friday, February 13. |
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Winter Bike to Work Day Pledge to ride on February 13! The annual event celebrates commuters who choose biking year-round to travel to the office, run errands and visit with friends by riding their bikes instead of driving alone in their cars. Find out more and pledge to ride here! |
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Tips for winter biking from DRCOG: - Wear a helmet and bright, reflective clothing to increase visibility and safety
- Bring layers and waterproof, breathable clothing for unpredictable weather and road conditions
- See and be seen. Have both a front light and a back light of at least 500 lumens for the front light and 100 lumens for the rear light
- Check your bike regularly to ensure chains, tires, brakes, and lights are in working order
- Run tires at lower pressure for better traction on icy or snow-covered trails; consider switching to tires with better grip
Colorado law requires the use of a headlight and at least a rear reflector during times with insufficient light (like sunrise and sunset). However, we recommend headlights and taillights as well as rear reflectors at all times to be as safe as possible. If you're unable to bike to work, walking, carpooling, and public transit are also great, sustainable options! |
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ASCP Environmental Justice Zoom Book Club begins February 17! Sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45 pm on the following dates/times: February 17: Chapters 1-6 March 3: Chapters 7-12 March 17: Chapters 13-18 March 31: Chapters 19-26 April 15-16: Nenquimo and Anderson visit at MSU Denver Zoom link and password will be sent within 3 days of Session 1 to all who complete this google form. Questions? Thoughts? Email Christina Foust (Professor of Communication Studies at MSU-Denver) at cfoust2@msudenver.edu. |
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Bridging Somos Agua Y Somos Tierra Monday, March 2 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm | Tivoli Multicultural Lounge, Room 261 Join us for a drop-in sustainability fair highlighting the earth and water nexus. - Seed starting
- Art making
- Community building
- Resources & upcoming events
- Free food
Plus, hear remarks from artist and activist, Belinda Garcia, at 1:30 pm. |
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CU Denver Quarterly Sustainability Newsletter Want to stay informed about the progression of sustainability efforts at CU Denver? Fill out this form to receive the newsletter to learn more about ways to get involved and facilitate connection and collaboration. efforts, focus areas, and ways to get involved. |
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GITA is Back! The Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy has moved to the 3rd floor of the Central Classroom, in Room 314. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am-4 pm |
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Interested in how we all help to reduce Auraria's ecological impact and dependence on fossil fuels? Check out our team page! |
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