Shaffer '16 Wins Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grant
Rachel Schaffer received a grant for her initiative to teach grade schoolers about local food consumption and environmental stewardship.
▷ The University's GREENetwork is open to students, faculty and staff. Visit the GREENetwork blog for sustainability events, tips and updates.
▷ The Environmental Studies Program, offering a major or minor in Environmental Studies, also seeks to inform and influence the University community.
▷ The University is committed to fulfilling green building standards for all future construction.
The Minor Myers, jr. Welcome Center at Illinois Wesleyan was awarded silver certification as a LEED Green Building.
State Farm Hall, opened in fall 2013, is equipped with geothermal heating and cooling.
▷ The Campus Tree Map is a guide to the campus arboretum.
The Campus Prairie Plot features drought-resistant native Illinois prairie plants.
▷ Find information on environmental organizations in Central Illinois, including volunteer and internship opportunities.
Student Organizations
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Campus Sustainability News
Mohan to Conduct Green Chemistry Workshops in Asia
Wesleyan's Ram Mohan will help spread awareness of the importance of green chemistry at several workshops in Asia this summer.
Students Learn Sustainable Food Practices in University Peace Garden
The half-acre Peace Garden just north of campus is a place where students in health, environmental studies, social justice, sustainability and other courses put their knowledge into practice.