2025 WVU Sustainability Week: October 19-24
Get involved in building a greener campus!
The WVU SGA Sustainability Committee is getting a head start on Sustainability Week
by hosting the following events:
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Conservation and Public Lands
Mike Jones, Conservation Manager and Public Lands Coordinator for WV Rivers
Thursday, Oct. 16 | 6 p.m. | Brooks Hall Room 202
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Higher Ed’s Role in Climate Action
Dr. Marcel C. Minutolo, Robert Morris University Faculty Member and Co-Chair
of the Higher Education Climate Consortium
Friday, Oct. 17 | 7 p.m. | Gluck Theater in the Mountainlair
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Get Caught Green-Handed
Students who are actively "caught" incorporating sustainability into
their daily routines, such as using alternative transportation, recycling,
or conserving resources, will be awarded a free waterproof sticker
by members of the Facilities Operations team.
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Sunday, Oct. 19
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Downtown Campus Cleanup
Join the WVU Association of Energy Engineers and WVU Swim Club in
cleaning up the downtown area.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mountainlair Plaza |
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Monday, Oct. 20
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Sustainability Goals Update
Information will be released in E-News that provides an update on
progress made towards reaching the University's sustainability goals.
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Recycle Right
Stop by to test your knowledge on what can and cannot be recycled
on campus. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a Camelbak
hydration backpack.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mountainlair Commons Area
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Tuesday, Oct. 21
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Pollinator Garden Installation
Work alongside members of the WVU Sustainable Landscapes Committee
and First Energy Green Team to revitalize a pollinator garden on the
Evansdale campus.
9-11 a.m. | Near Towers PRT Station |
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Wednesday, Oct. 22
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Tree Planting
Fall is the best time to plant trees! Help the Tree Campus Committee
perform regular tree renewal by planting on campus.
10 a.m.-Noon | College of Law |
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Core Arboretum Workday Wednesday
Volunteer to help keep the WVU Core Arboretum beautiful by working
on a crew to perform various outdoor tasks.
4-7 p.m. | Core Arboretum |
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Thursday, Oct. 23
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Learn About Alternative Campus Transportation
Stop by the Beechurst PRT station to learn how the PRT operates and
grab free wayfinding maps that support alternative transportation.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Beechurst PRT Station
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SGA Sustainability Committee and Adventure WV River Clean-up
Volunteer to help keep the Mon River clean (and have fun while doing it).
2-6 p.m. | Morgantown Adventure Outfitters (10 Walnut Street) |
View Guidelines and Sign Waiver
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Core Arboretum Workday Thursday
Volunteer to help keep the WVU Core Arboretum beautiful by working
on a crew to perform various outdoor tasks.
4-7 p.m. | Core Arboretum |
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Sustainability Month Speaker Hosted by WVU SGA
The WVU Student Government Association Sustainability Committee is
hosting a talk titled,
Tucker County AI Power Plant and Community Organizing, led by
Morgan King from the WV Citizen Action Group.
7 p.m. | Brooks Hall Room 202
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