Create a More Sustainable HilltopÂ
Whether you’re a student, staff member or faculty member, we encourage you to get involved through one (or more!) of the opportunities below.
Internships
Learn new skills, expand your knowledge and then apply this in a "real-life" situation, all while pursuing your degree. Students have interned in many environment-related institutions, such as the (TCEQ), the  and the (EPA). To learn about internship opportunities, visit Career and Professional Development or talk to your professor.
Service Learning
Service learning integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Our students have participated in service learning at the , the  and the . To learn more about service learning, talk to your professor or Campus Ministry.
Volunteer
There are many ways you can become a green volunteer:
- Write for our sustainability blog. Contact Cristina Bordin to learn more.
- Help organize Earth Week. Contact Cristina Bordin to see how you can get involved.
- Contribute to the Student Garden. Contact  to learn about working in the garden.
- Help with trail maintenance at Wild Basin Preserve and Creative Research Center.
Students for Sustainability
Students for Sustainability (SFS) is a chartered student organization sponsored by the President’s Office. Our mission is to educate and actively engage the student body about environmental issues and sustainable practices, facilitate a campus garden, and act as a medium for sustainability initiatives on campus.
SFS holds weekly meetings during the school year and always welcomes new members. Contact the SFS Leadership Board to join:​
- President: Nina Collard
- Vice President:Â Ethan Tobias
- Treasurer: Open
- Coalition for Climate Justice Coordinator:Â Anna Qualls
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- Event Coordinator:Â Andrea Tamez
- Garden Coordinator:Â Luke Tobias
Tap the Hilltop
Tap the Hilltop is a student-run campaign that aims to transform our university into a bottled water-free campus. The goal is to decrease the sale of bottled water on campus by educating our community on both the environmental and health repercussions of plastic water bottle consumption. Students for Sustainability launched Tap the Hilltop as a part of national campaign. Get involved with the campaign by:
- to demonstrate your commitment to taking back the tap.
- to stay in the loop on important events such as film screenings, talks and educational activities.
- Acting as a model to your colleagues, classmates and friends by choosing tap over bottled water.
- Helping educate the community on how our habits affect the world around us.
Celebrate Sustainability
Earth Week
Earth Week is observed every April at ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's. It's a time of celebration and collaboration — campus wide and across the wider community. These sustainability-themed events typically include lectures, film screenings and educational demonstrations.
Campus Sustainability Day
Campus Sustainability Day allows for students, faculty and staff to learn about sustainable initiatives that a variety of on- and off-campus organizations take in order to be more environmentally-friendly. The event is organized by .
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Green Living Tips
There are many small things you can do each day to practice sustainability. Think green by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Whether you're a , a , someone looking to recycle or , or you want to make your , , , or routine greener, every tip lets you make a difference. Even more can be found here.
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AASHE Membership
your free account with the to receive specialized resources (tools, research findings, case studies), professional development, and a network of peer support for sustainability in higher education. Anyone with an @stedwards.edu email address can register!