| IUPUI Sustainability 101: Who we are, what we do & how you can help! | Come meet the IUPUI Sustainability team, the self-proclaimed #SustainGang, and learn more about what they do. This webinar will introduce you to how sustainability is integrated throughout operations, academics and engagement at IUPUI. You will learn about the various programs and initiatives on campus, and leave feeling empowered to jump in and help! | Thursday, April 2; 3 - 4 PM | Registration Link |
| Using Psychology to Drive Sustainable Behavior Change | Sustainable solutions often times require us to modify our behavior, ranging from minor adjustments to radically changing our lifestyle. The age-old question is - how do you make people change their behavior? IUPUI Sustainability director, Jessica Davis, will share insights from the field of psychology for how to make others behave more sustainably. | Monday, April 6; 2-3 PM | Registration Link |
| How to Live Sustainably on Campus | Sustainability is not just a buzzword or field of study - it is a lifestyle. As individuals, we can adopt sustainable practices throughout every area of our life to ensure we are minimizing our carbon footprint. North Hall Sustainability Coordinator, Dayquan Elliott, will share how you can live more sustainably on the IUPUI campus. | Wednesday, April 8; TBD | Coming Soon |
| Becoming Carbon Neutral: Strategies From Succeeding Universities | There are roughly a dozen universities in the United States that lay claim to being carbon neutral institutions. But how do universities actually achieve carbon neutrality? Join Renewable Energy Policy Intern, David Dilts, as he shares the strategies employed by these universities in their chase for neutrality. He’ll cover everything from energy procurement to financial vehicles, as well as highlight some institutions that are going above and beyond their neutrality goals. | Friday, April 10; 12-1 PM | Registration Link |
| Eco-Friendly Event Planning | In 2020, the importance of sustainable practices grows exponentially and more people are seeking to be a part of these initiatives. When planning events and parties, sustainability is critical because as the number of attendees grows, the amount of waste produced multiplies. The bulk of waste gathered is from catering, decorative material, carbon emissions, and gifts, to name a few. IUPUI Sustainability Events Intern, Lauren Harris, will share solutions to reduce and divert waste accumulated from events. | Monday, April 13; 12 - 1 PM | Registration Link |
| Recycling on Campus Simplified | Recycling is tough - we get it! Join us for a webinar that will clear the confusion surrounding what is and is not recyclable on the IUPUI campus. Sustainable Waste Management Intern, Miranda Frausto, will be going through the "do's and dont's" of recycling and answering all of your questions about waste reduction and diversion on the IUPUI campus! | Wednesday, April 15; 12 - 1 PM | Registration Link |
| How to Win the Energy Challenge at Home: Energy Saving Tips | Unlike on campus, you have complete control of your energy consumption at home. Energy Intern, Jonathon Lewis, provides you with some tips and tricks to save energy at home. From unplugging unused electronics to changing light bulbs and shower heads. By making some simple changes you can win your very own energy challenge at home! | Friday, April 17; 3 - 4 PM | Registration Link |
| Food Insecurity & How to Grow Plants from Food Scraps | Are you interested in learning how Food Insecurity and Food Deserts affect community members living in Indiana? Or are you interested in learning how to grow plants from food scraps? This webinar, hosted by Sara Hafyane, Urban Garden Assistant, will dive deep into these topics. | Monday, April 20; TBD | Coming Soon |
| How to Celebrate the 50th Earth Day | Did you know April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day? Sustainability Support Intern, Amber Greaney, will share the history of Earth Day and five ways you can celebrate this momentous occasion. | Wednesday, April 22; TBD | Coming Soon |
| Virtual Arbor Day Tree Planting | Rain or shine, we will celebrate this Arbor Day with a virtual tree planting! Follow along as Sustainable Landscape Intern, Dylan Patterson, plants a tree and shares best practices, with the help of our IUPUI Grounds Team. | Friday, April 24 | Coming Soon |
| Prepping your Garden Beds: How Good Preparation Augments Soil Health | Soil health is essential to successful gardening or farming. Join Garden Manager, Nick Schwaberow, as he shares a few simple soil preparation techniques you can utilize in your home garden to ensure a bountiful harvest this year! | Tuesday, April 28 | Coming Soon |
| How to Design a Promotional Event Flyer | Knowing your way around graphic design can be a great advantage in the job market today. Communications and Marketing Intern, Estrella Barrera, believes anyone can learn the basics of InDesign to create a promotional flyer. Stay tuned for a video walking you through, step by step. | Thursday, April 30 | Coming Soon |
