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students and staff next to the Tree Campus USA banner
Office of Sustainability Annual Report 2019
Friday, November 29, 2019
We guide the Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability and Energy (CCSE) to develop strategies to institutionalize the goals, facilitate the execution of the Climate Action Implementation Plan (CAIP), and offer signature services and programs. Scroll down to…
native plants in the Little Prairie on the Campus
Lisa Sanzenbacher Among First to Earn SITES Professional Credential from Green Business Certification Inc.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Volunteers proudly display the Tree Campus USA banner along with OpenLands before the event
UIC Volunteers, OpenLands Plant 10 New Trees
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Openlands, an organization devoted to environmental conservation in the greater Chicago region, was represented by a handful of tree care professionals who guided volunteers through the tree planting process, from digging holes to…
Sustainability staff proudly display thier Emerald Award plaque
UIC Wins the 2019 Emerald Award for Organizational Leadership
Thursday, May 2, 2019
The University of Illinois at Chicago will receive the Emerald Award for Organizational Leadership for its plan to advance the practice of sustainability among all campus stakeholders through operations, education, research, and leadership.
SIP students at the summer poster presentation
Office of Sustainability Annual Report 2018
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Though our office is small, we have a BIG impact.  Sustainability touches everything we do which means that every student, staff and faculty on campus can benefit and participate.
volunteers and tree enthusiasts stand by the Tree Campsu USA Banner
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Check out the UIC News article “Making campus greener” May 8, 2018 as well as photos and videos of the event on Facebook.

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Phone: (312) 413-9816
Email: sustainability@uic.edu