March 2025
Announcing the 2025 ISS Keynote Speaker, Bill Reed
Bill Reed, internationally recognized planning consultant, design process facilitator, lecturer, teacher, and author in sustainability and regeneration, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 16th Annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit (ISS) and will speak on March 20 at 8:10 a.m.
Reed is a founding Board of Directors member of the US Green Building Council, and one of the co-founders of the LEED Green Building Rating System. He is a principal of Regenesis, Inc. – a regenerative design, living systems integrator, and education organization.
His work centers on creating the framework for, and managing, an integrative, whole and living system design process. This work, known as Regenerative Development, aims to improve the overall quality of the physical, social and spiritual life of our living places and, therefore, the planet. The more immediate benefits of this process include higher efficiency, lower costs, reduced waste, faster time to market, and the realization of exponential value to the social, ecological, financial and human qualities of a project, the community and its ecosystem.
There is no doubt that Bill Reed is a leading thinker in this field, and has consulted on hundreds of green design commissions for buildings and city master plans.
Come learn more about Regenerative Development at the keynote and join us for two days of programming! The ISS brings together sustainability professionals and emerging leaders from education, business, government, and non-profit sectors.
It is a great opportunity to connect with peers and those implementing climate solutions across Utah and neighboring states. The public is welcome to register for the ISS here, and 日本一级片 faculty, staff, and students can register here.
日本一级片 Participating in Worldwide Climate & Justice Education Week
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Weber State is again participating in the , a global initiative led by the Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College in New York, and the Open Society University Network. This year’s approach expands on the previous year’s climate teach-ins to promote a week of educational events, including climate games, with the goal of providing education and resources about climate change and justice to thousands of people around the world.
At 日本一级片, the second week of April will be packed with topical sessions and activities, with students taking the lead. Every event is open to all 日本一级片 students, staff, and faculty as well as community members. See the full schedule and event details here. The week’s events are as follows:
Monday, April 7:
- 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.: Climate Solutions from Around the World
- 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Green Space and You
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.: Working to Net Zero: 日本一级片's Climate & Sustainability Action
Tuesday, April 8:
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Lessons from Europe
- 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Symbiosis and Restoration
Wednesday, April 9:
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Eco-Poetry Jam and Climate Theater
Thursday, April 10:
- 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Conservation in the Face of Climate Change: Protecting Birds in a Rapidly Changing World
- Noon - 1:15 p.m.: Sustainability Screenings with SPARC at Wildcat Theater
Friday, April 11:
- 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Climate Games!
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Sustainable Clubs lunch for students and Scavenger Hunt (students, RSVP here for this event)
Saturday, April 12:
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Reconnect to the River: Ogden River Clean Up
Submit your research for the 2025 Sustainability Research Awards
Faculty and students are encouraged to submit their completed sustainability-focused research to be considered for a 2025 Sustainability Research Award. Research projects from the 2024 calendar year and the 2025 spring semester are eligible. Applications .jpeg/041323 Sustainability Awards-12 (1)__400x400.jpeg)
are due Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Two $500 cash awards are available for student submissions and two $1,000 awards for faculty in traditional or applied research.
Members of the Environmental Initiatives Committee will review the research based on the following criteria:
- the link to sustainability, expansively defined;
- the generation of new content or knowledge for sustainability;
- the research approach, including creativity/originality; and
- the impact (practical or scholarly).
For more information and links to submit your work, please visit the student or faculty award web pages.
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The Energy and Sustainability Office and the Sustainability Practices and Research Center are hosting the 4th Annual Sustainability Celebration and Awards on Thursday, April 17th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in the Shepherd Union Ballroom C.
All are invited to join in t0 get the latest updates about 日本一级片's sustainability strides over the last year, learn about our future sustainability plans and celebrate those who have accomplished sustainability milestones.
Sustainability Awards will be announced and given in a variety of categories including student engagement, sustainability research, Green Department and Green Badge winners, and many more.
Welcome SPARC’s New Staff
The Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC) is excited to welcome two passionate sustainability advocates to the team!
Sadie Braddock is the new Sustainability Engagement Coordinator. A 日本一级片 alum
na, she graduated in 2020 with a degree in Geography and minors in Environmental Studies and Sociology. During her time at 日本一级片, she was actively involved in sustainability efforts, serving as a Student Sustainability Coordinator and leading the Environmental Ambassadors Program. After graduation, Sadie completed a year of service with AmeriCorps, working with SPARC to manage the Empower Northern Utah Energy Efficiency program and co-coordinate the 2022 Intermountain Sustainability Summit. She then earned a Master’s in Environmental Sociology from Utah State University, where she researched the desiccation of the Great Salt Lake and public support for mitigation strategies. Sadie looks forward to applying her skills and experience to drive positive change both on and off campus.
We’re also thrilled to welcome back Shae Wood to the SPARC team for her second term with the Campus Compact EnviroCorps! Shae graduated from 日本一级片 in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Geospatial Studies. She first joined SPARC as the Student Sustainability Coordinator, and we are excited that she’s extending her time with us to continue making an impact. Shae is passionate about sustainability and community engagement, and is eager to keep contributing to 日本一级片’s sustainability initiatives. Whether it’s collaborating on outreach efforts or helping to plan sustainability events, Shae is dedicated to creating lasting positive change.
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If you are like us, you love Weber State. The mountains, the campus, the people − and the faculty, staff and students that work so hard serving their communities − all make Weber State an awesome place to visit, play and work.
The 日本一级片 Sustainable Clubs (Food Recovery Network, Garden Club, and Environmental Ambassadors) all work together to make a difference every day by providing education and resources for students to get involved in sustainability projects and programs at Weber State.
On April 10-11, 2025, you will have the chance to support Weber State – and hundreds of students, faculty and staff − by going online to and being a part of 24 hours of unprecedented giving. It’s simple. Point. Click. Donate. Awesome!
Select "日本一级片 Sustainable Clubs" under the Clubs and Orgs section to make a donation or click . Your generous support means the world to the 日本一级片 Sustainable Clubs and our students, now more than ever.
How it works: 100% of donations will go to the area of your choice. Weber State University is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID #87-6000535. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for details on deductibility.
Cuppa Meetings with the Environmental Ambassadors Club
Each month, the Environmental Ambassadors Club gathers at Cuppa for a fun and engaging meeting, combining sustainable commuting with the enjoyment of free coffee (with plant-based milk). While students sip, they discuss upcoming club activities, events, and opportunities to get involved. These meetings are a great way to stay informed, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and share ideas to make a positive environ.png/unnamed (1)__400x300.png)
mental impact.
Beyond great conversations and coffee, these gatherings offer a chance to explore sustainable commuting options and help members reduce their carbon footprints. Students also gain insights into navigating the OGX system and become more comfortable with public transit. Cuppa meetings are a simple yet impactful way to support eco-friendly living while connecting with others who share your passion for sustainability.
Join the EA meetings on Wednesdays to get involved with the Environmental Ambassadors Club!
Green Badge Program Update
Participate in the Green Badge Program and start earning your badges today! March’s Green Badge is “Energy & Climate”.
Learn more about the intersection of energy & climate and how to be more energy efficient.
Full-time employees can earn Wellness Points for participating in the Green Badge Program!
One of the actions for February’s “Education & Outreach” badge included writing a poem about sustainability. Here is the submission from 日本一级片 student Jenna Britton:
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"Hope for Tomorrow”
It’s getting warm in here,
The signs of change are near.
I see a world that’s bleeding,
Hope feels like it's receding.
But maybe not for tomorrow,
A future bright, with less sorrow.
A sustainable path lies ahead,
If we all stand strong instead.
A path that’s green, a way to mend,
It’s the only way we’ll transcend.
Yes, there is hope for tomorrow,
Together, we can end this sorrow.
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The Green Department Program is for faculty and staff to learn ways to make their departments or offices more sustainable. Green Teams work together to earn points and recognition by implementing change and taking actions outlined in a Green Team checklist. Version 4.0 will be coming Fall 2025!
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Wellbeing Fair and Wellbeing Week
Shepherd Union Atrium
Wednesday, March 12
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Environment Ambassadors Club Meeting
Stewart Library Room LI-223
Wednesdays, March 12 and 19
3:00. - 4:00 p.m.
Earth Science & Society Seminar Series - The need for metals in a carbon neutral economy
Tracy Hall Science Center Room 211
Friday, March 14
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
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Garden Club Meetings
Stewart Library, Room LI-333
Fridays, March 14 and 28
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
16th Annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit, Main Day
Shepherd Union 3rd and 4th floors
Thursday, March 20
7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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16th Annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit Workshops
Shepherd Union, and Stewart Library
Friday, March 21
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Food Sustainability Committee Meetings
Shepherd Union Room SU-331
Wednesday, March 26
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Environment Ambassadors Club Meeting
552 25th St, Ogden
Wednesday, March 26
3:00. - 4:00 p.m.
Earth Science & Society Seminar Series - Creating new foodscapes to enhance the sustainability of rangelands in the Western U.S.
Tracy Hall Science Center Room 211
Friday, March 28
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
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Bring them Home - Bison Documentary
Lindquist Hall 101
Tuesday, April 1
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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