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Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15th! Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates of the influences, history, and achievements of Hispanic culture and people in and on the U.S.! To celebrate, we are highlighting the people in our Pitt…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/hispanic-heritage-month-2021/Pitt is a host institution with up to 200 free seats at this year’s global sustainability conference! This year’s GSCHE will highlight inspiring examples of higher education leadership that empower participants to envision and create a future that…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/2021-aashe-global-conference-in-sustainability-higher-education/Pitt moved up 120 places to rank in Sierra Magazine’s Top 125 Cool Schools nationwide in 2021 Pitt was again recognized as one of America’s “Coolest Schools” by Sierra Magazine. The University moved up 120 places to rank in Sierra’s Top 125 Cool…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-named-one-of-americas-2021-cool-schools/Dr. Melissa Bilec named new Co-Director of Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation “For nearly two decades, the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI) has helped to form and reimagine the impact of sustainability throughout the University of Pittsburgh. From student…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitts-mascaro-center-for-sustainable-innovation-names-dr-melissa-bilec-new-co-director/Bike to Campus Week is September 20-24 in 2021: A Week-Long Celebration of Biking to Campus Activities Join Pitt, CMU, BikePgh, and others in celebrating Bike to Campus Week! This 3rd annual Bike to Campus celebration will include…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/2021-bike-to-campus-week-september-20-24/Do you have household chemicals that you would like to dispose of properly? Check here for drop off dates and locations in Pittsburgh! The City of Pittsburgh offers household chemical collection for all members of the community. All…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pittsburgh-household-chemical-collection/This page was originally created in 2021, with updates in 2023. The University of Pittsburgh’s official land acknowledgement is in development in partnership with indigenous communities. Pitt Sustainability’s Land Acknowledgement We recognize that the University of Pittsburgh occupies…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/land-acknowledgement/43% of Pitt students experienced at least one form of basic needs insecurity in the 12 months prior to Fall 2020. While only 7% of students who experienced basic needs insecurity used emergency aid, another 47% of students…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/2020-real-college-survey-results-on-student-basic-needs/In early 2021, Pitt celebrated 15 LEED-certified spaces, topping 1.2 million square feet of certified green buildings, with more than more in the works. In February 2021, Pitt added its 15th Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) certification for the…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/pitt-celebrates-over-1-million-square-feet-of-certified-green-buildings/Learn about the 2021 Pitt Diversity Forum sessions featuring sustainability leaders from around the country! July 26-29, 2021 The aim of the 2021 Diversity Forum, “Dismantling Oppressive Systems: Building Just Communities,” is to engage and equip participants with…
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/diversity-forum-2021-sustainability-sessions/