Held every October, Campus Sustainability Month is an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. Throughout the month, colleges and universities organize events on campus and elsewhere to engage and inspire incoming students and other campus stakeholders to become sustainability change agents. This year, Pitt Sustainability is bringing the community a number of chances to work toward a greener future.
Thursday, October 10
Join the Center for Health, Environment, and Engaged Research (CHEER) for a virtual panel discussion on “Policy and the Environment: Supreme Court Cases” at 12pm. RSVP here.
Monday, October 14 – Friday, October 18
For Global Climate Change Week, learn how you can take climate action at Pitt. Invite our Climate Action Road Show to your department to learn simple, impactful ways you can support sustainability at Pitt every day. Sign up here.
Monday, October 14
Today is International E-Waste Day!
Pitt has recycling for your handheld electronics (large and small), batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and more. Find a location near you here.
Wednesday, October 16
Come hang out in the Student Office of Sustainability for a Wellness Day from 10am-4pm. We’ll have snacks, music, and resources from Prevention at Pitt. This also counts for the Panter FIT: Fall Challenge.
Thursday, October 17
Join the national movement on October 17 for Imagine a Day Without Water, marking 10 years of highlighting the value of water. While progress has been made, your voice remains key to advancing sustainable, equitable water systems. Learn more about our local water efforts by visiting the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory outside the William Pitt Union.
See how five young German climate activists try to bring about change and how their solidarity helps them cope with setbacks in their struggle in Stick Together, a German documentary film, at 6pm in 4130 Posvar Hall.
Friday, October 18
Join us for a tree campus tour this fall to admire the changing of the leaves with local nonprofit Tree Pittsburgh! Tours will be conducted Friday, Oct 18th at 11am & 1pm. Reserve your spot here.
Monday, October 21
Today kicks off Plastic Free Week, hosted by the Student Office of Sustainability. Attend the Plastic Collaborative Teach-in from 2-3pm at 527 William Pitt Union.
Wednesday, October 23
Reuse Fest, part of Plastic Free Week and hosted by the Student Office of Sustainability, is from 10am-1pm at Bigelow Lawn and Lower Lounge.
Thursday, October 24
Learn how to recycle during Plastic Free Week! Join the Student Office of Sustainability for a How to Recycle Teach-in from 3-4pm at William Penn Union 510.
The Center for Sustainable Business is hosting its Sustainable Business Forum, “Leading Change: Leveling Up Your Organization to be Future Ready.” Learn more here.
Friday, October 25
It’s the Student Office of Sustainability’s 10th Birthday! Celebrate with them at William Pitt Union Plaza from 11am-3pm.
Please join Thriftsburgh for their annual Night of the Living Thrift event from 11am-3pm at O’Hara Student Center Dining Room. They’ll have secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories for $1.
Monday, October 28
Join us for “Shifting from Climate Anxiety to Climate Optimism,” a lecture and panel discussion featuring Zealan Hoover, Senior Advisor for the EPA, from 3:30-5:30pm at University Club, Ballroom A. Reserve your spot here.
Tuesday, October 29
Catch a screening of Hidden Rivers from 7-9pm at Frick Fine Arts, 125 Theater. OCC credits available! Register here.
Wednesday, October 30 – Friday, November 1
Calling all water advocates, registration is open for the 2024 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit! Join us for the 3-day event that will feature engaging speakers, unique field trips, and opportunities to network with water professionals across the Ohio River Basin.
Thursday, October 31
Join the Pitt community for an informal, monthly Hike & Talk to connect with others while discussing a climate change-related media piece. Meet on the final Wednesday of each month at 4pm for a one-hour session filled with movement and meaningful conversation. Learn more here.
Friday, November 1 and Friday, November 15
Help us grow our region’s tree canopy by becoming a certified Pitt Tree Tender! Attend this 2-day training to learn about urban forestry practices, tree biology and health, basic tree identification, and more. Sign up here.