Sustainability eventsÂ
Upcoming events
Monday
March 10
Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. EST
Location: EXP 203
Join us for our final meeting of the year to reflect on sustainability progress at Northeastern, discuss Earth Month, explore the Co-Chair Election process, and provide feedback for planning next year’s.
Monday
March 10
Plastics Pollution Panel
11:00 a.m. EST
Location: Virtual
Join this panel to learn how experts are tackling plastic pollution through science, policy, and action.
Click here to register for the Zoom meeting.
Tuesday
March 11
Sustainability Innovation Week Showcase
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Location: Curry Student Center Ballroom & Virtual
Connect with innovators, explore groundbreaking projects, and hear from experts tackling global sustainability challenges. Whether you’re looking to learn, network, or get inspired, this is your chance to engage with the ideas and people driving meaningful change.
Monday - Friday
March 10 - 14
Sustainability Innovation Week
Location: Virtual and Various Locations Across Campus
Explore Northeastern’s first-ever Sustainability Innovation Week, bringing together students, faculty, community, and industry partners to drive change, spark ideas, and reimagine a sustainable future.
General registration opens in February.
Friday
March 14
Farm Festival
4:00 - 6:00 p.m PST
Location: Mills Community Farm, Northeastern Oakland
The Spring Farm Festival will provide a space for NU Oakland and the surrounding Oakland community to come together and enjoy the beautiful outdoor space that the farm boasts. There will be live music, crafting stations and food and refreshments provided.
Open to NU students, staff, faculty & broader Oakland community
Saturday
April 12
Creek Care Day
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m PST
Location: Leona Creek (meet at Reuse Depot), Northeastern Oakland
Creek Care Day is an opportunity for NU Oakland students to gain hands-on experience helping to clear and clean trails near Leona creek of plant debris.
Audience: NU students, staff, faculty & broader Oakland community
Monday - Saturday
April 21 - 26
Reusables Drive
TBD
Location: PODS around campus
The Reusables Drive provides students with an opportunity to donate items from their dorms that they do not want to bring with them to Boston.
Audience: NU students
Thursday
May - 8
Faculty and Staff Series
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m EST
Location: Virtual
Reach out to Megan Curtis-Murphy to be added to the meeting. (m.curtis-murphy@northeastern.edu)
Join the Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub for a Sustainability Meeting Series aimed to support faculty and staff working toward sustainable solutions in their work plans and departments. These meetings will provide information, resources, and connections to help you incorporate sustainability into your work. All faculty and staff are invited to attend, from those who just want to learn more to those who have big ideas they have always dreamed of implementing.
Past events
Monday
Feb - 10
Our next meeting focuses on local advocacy  with a presentation and panel led by our Student Co-Chairs.  All students are welcome!
Thursday
Feb - 13
Faculty and Staff Series
12:00 - 1:00 p.m EST
Virtual
Reach out to Megan Curtis-Murphy to be added to the meeting. (m.curtis-murphy@northeastern.edu)
Join the Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub for a Sustainability Meeting Series aimed to support faculty and staff working toward sustainable solutions in their work plans and departments. These meetings will provide information, resources, and connections to help you incorporate sustainability into your work. All faculty and staff are invited to attend, from those who just want to learn more to those who have big ideas they have always dreamed of implementing.
Thursday
Jan - 30
Tuesday
Nov - 19
Decarbonization and Resilience Plan Northeastern Forum
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Boston Campus
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
Northeastern is developing a decarbonization and resilience plan to advance our leadership and commitment to sustainability.  Stop by the Curry Student Center from noon to 4:00pm of November 19 to learn more about the plan, provide feedback on draft planning scenarios, and learn about how partners across the global network  are contributing to decarbonization and resiliency.
Thursday
Nov - 14
Faculty and Staff Series
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m EST
Virtual
Join the Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub for a Sustainability Meeting Series aimed to support faculty and staff working toward sustainable solutions in their work plans and departments. These meetings will provide information, resources, and connections to help you incorporate sustainability into your work. All faculty and staff are invited to attend, from those who just want to learn more to those who have big ideas they have always dreamed of implementing.
MondayÂ
Nov - 04
Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 am - 6:30Â
Dodge 370 - Boston
Join the Student Sustainability Committee in our monthly meetings as we come together in building a culture around sustainability here, at Northeastern!
Friday
Nov - 1
Boston Building Resources Volunteering (SSC Members Only)
9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Boston Building Resources,
100 Terrace Street, Boston
SSC members will come together for a hands-on session sorting materials and learn about the 46-year history of Boston Building Resources, a local nonprofit.
Monday
Oct - 7
Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 am - 6:30Â
Dodge 370 - Boston
Join the Student Sustainability Committee in our monthly meetings as we come together in building a culture around sustainability here, at Northeastern!
Tuesday
Sep - 24
Sustainability and Bike Fair
Time - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Centennial Commons
Get a free bike safety check! Engage with student sustainability groups, campus partners, and local organizations.
Monday
Sep -16
Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 am - 6:30Â
Dodge 370 - Boston
Join the Student Sustainability Committee in our monthly meetings as we come together in building a culture around sustainability here, at Northeastern!
Thursday
Sep -12
Faculty and Staff Series
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual
Join the Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub for a Sustainability Meeting Series aimed to support faculty and staff working toward sustainable solutions in their work plans and departments.
Thursday
Sep - 5
Goodwill Thrift Trip
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Meet outside Snell, travel to 1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
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