Earth Summit:

       Thank you for making our 12th Annual Campus Earth Summit  a success! This year's Summit took place on March 8, following the five Blueprint Breakout Discussions. All the Blueprint Breakouts took place in the College 8 Red Room, from 5:30-8:30 PM; the dates and topics for these discussions were:

October 24th: Transportation and Social & Environmental Justice
November 14th: Green Building and Land, Habitat & Watershed
November 28th: Purchasing and Energy
January 23rd: Waste Prevention and Water (see notes)
February 20th: Food Systems and Academics & Curriculum

To view last year's Blueprint for a Sustainable Campus, click here!

About ES:

      The Earth Summit is a space for students, staff, faculty, and community members to come together and celebrate the actions taken in campus sustainability, reflect on the Blueprint Breakouts, plan for future sustainability projects and strengthen student involvement.

        This year's Earth Summit featured student-led workshops and fun, interactive activities and there are still opportunities to get involved in the event!

       If you would like more information regarding Earth Summit, please contact Katie Lippus at klippus@ucsc.edu !

        Below is this year's t-shirt design (by Caetano Santos)!
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At the Event::

  • Vote for the sustainability projects you want to see happen next year!
  • Provide input and feedback on current and future projects.
  • Learn about the Blueprint for a Sustainable Campus and the Campus Sustainability Plan.
  • Hear reflections on the last 10 years of sustainability at UCSC.
  • Enjoy free local and organic food throughout the day
  • Learn how YOU can get involved on campus!