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  • Southern Illinois University is committed to sustainability. The SIU Sustainability Council, comprised of faculty, staff, and students, believes that institutes of higher education should be "ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable," allowing students a healthy environment to live and learn.  The Sustainability Council at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Illinois, provides advice and recommendations related to environmental sustainability for the SIU campus. The council gives all advice to the Chancellor, through the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance.
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  • SIU Again Earns 'Green College' Recognition

    SIU Again Earns 'Green College' Recognition

    April 25th, 2013

         Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability and green initiatives has drawn national recognition.      This is SIU’s second appearance in the green colleges guide. Selections are based on surveys of hundreds of co[...]

    Vertical Garden Constructed in Agriculture Building

    Vertical Garden Constructed in Agriculture Building

    November 7th, 2012

         If you frequent the College of Agriculture Building at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, you may have noticed that a beautiful wall composed of a variety of tropical plants has been installed in the south wing of the building. This vertical garden was constructed[...]

    Campus Sustainability Day 2012

    Campus Sustainability Day 2012

    October 30th, 2012

         On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, several free activities were held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the SIUC Student Center as part of the 10th annual Campus Sustainability Day. The many scheduled events aimed to highlight sustainable efforts on campus, and encourage futu[...]

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    Sustainability Council Announces Call for Green Fund Proposals!

    September 12th, 2012

         The SIU Sustainability Council requests applications for campus sustainability projects. These projects are funded by the Green Fee, a $10 per semester student fee that goes toward projects which advance sustainability on our campus. The SIU Sustainability Council uses [...]

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    "Fun in the Field Fridays" Sustainable Service Opportunity

    August 20th, 2012

         Every Friday in September and October from 2 - 4pm at the LOGIC Garden on Pleasant Hill Road.      LOGIC, the Local Organic Garden Initiative of Carbondale, is SIU's student organic garden. Volunteers can gain experience with organic agricult[...]

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