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Recipient of a 2012 Second Nature Climate Leadership Award. One of eight colleges across the country to receive an "A" on the 2011 College Sustainability Report Card
On this site you will find information about campus sustainability initiatives, outreach into Northeast Iowa and personal actions that you can take towards a sustainable life. Join our e-mail list if you are interested in occasional updates or opportunities to become more involved in sustainability at Luther. Please contact us with your thoughts, ideas, and dreams through our Suggestion Box
Luther College receives Second Nature Climate Leadership Award
May 2, 2012 at 3:40 pmMay 2, 2012
Luther College has been selected to receive a 2012 Second Nature Climate Leadership Award, recognizing Luther as one of the nation's leading colleges and universities with regard to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on campus and integrating this goal with the college's educational mission. Read more...
Be a Waste Diverter!
April 23, 2012 at 10:20 amVolunteer to be a waste diverter during finals week and help students learn what is waste vs. what is recycleable/reusable! Read more...
Call for Green Team Volunteers!
April 20, 2012 at 2:02 pmMove in early next fall and help create a atmosphere of sustainability for incoming first-years! Read more...
Trash to Treasure
May 9, 2012 at 10:14 amSustainability will be collecting items for Trash to Treasure starting May 12th (reading day). Collection locations are posted on the sustainability website. Trash to Treasure will be held in the red barn Friday, May 18th from 7-10am, and 4-6 pm, Monday, May 21 from 7am-4pm, and Tuesday, May 22 from 7-10am. Read more...
Graduation Pledge!
April 20, 2012 at 9:44 amAre you graduating this spring? Take the graduation pledge of social and environmental responsibility! Read more...
2012-13 "Film and Sustainability" Series Call for Proposals
May 7, 2012 at 1:34 pmDo you have a sustainability-related film you would like to see shown on campus? The “Film and Sustainability” screening-and-discussion series is being put together for the 2012-13 academic year, and proposals from individuals or organizations are welcome! Read more...
Bike to Work Week is back!
May 1, 2012 at 10:43 amBike 2 Work Week is back! Get ready to jump start your work day with some pedaling fun! Read more...
Re-Used Ylvi Windows
April 27, 2012 at 9:28 amLast year, old windows from Ylvisaker Hall were re-used in a pretty special way! Read more...
Transcending Sustainability Conference
April 26, 2012 at 1:50 pmInterested in seeing a change in this world when it comes to sustainable behavior? The Transcending Sustainability Conference in Fairfield, IA from May 31- June 3 will challenge the traditional ideas of what it means to be "green" and push you to think "beyond sustainability." Read more...
WWOOFing, Experiences on Traveling and Organic Farming
April 25, 2012 at 7:00 pmWWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) links volunteers with organic farmers. Author and WWOOFer of 36 farms Steffen Mirsky will be on campus Wednesday, Valders 262 at 7PM Read more...
Climate Justice and Peace Week: Human Mosaic
April 22, 2012 at 10:24 amParticipate in a HUMAN MOSAIC and AREAL PHOTO SHOT on Earth Day (Sunday, April 22nd) at 1:00pm on Library Lawn as a part of Luther's climate change and social justice campaign. Read more...
Luther experiences growth in local dairy purchases
April 19, 2012 at 1:36 pm100 percent of yogurt and hard ice cream comes from area farms. Read more...
