Sustainability events 

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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

Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 - 6:30 pm EST
EXP 203

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

Sustainable Campus Innovation Competition:  Information Session (Global Network)
12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Virtual
Learn about the competition details, with the top winners receiving prizes, bragging rights as sustainability champions, and potential pathways toward implementation. 

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.

Monday 

Nov - 04

Student Sustainability Committee Meeting
5:30 am - 6:30 
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 - 6:30 
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 - 6:30 
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

Discover Boston's largest Goodwill! Shop sustainably, meet new people, and make a difference with the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub.

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