USC Green Week

Oct 3 - 7

Green Slack Group for Students

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Sustainability Scholarships, Funding & Jobs

Sustainability Scholarships, Jobs & Funding

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USC ranked a top sustainability university

Top Rated for Sustainability

USC Recognized for Sustainable Operations

Solar Power Exchange

Solar Power Exchange Benefits USC and Local Neighborhoods

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Plastic Bottle Elimination Toolkit

Bye-bye Plastic Bottles

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Outdoor Watering Reduction Strategy

USC Strategy to Conserve Water

How you can help

Outdoor Watering Reduction Strategy

Enjoy the Farmers Market

Every Wednesday

Assignment Earth

Assignment: Earth
USC’s framework for
a greener campus
and planet.

Sustainability Tools

Sustainability Map

Carbon Footprint Calculator

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Highlights

USC shares approaches to measuring sustainability literacy
USC presented results from annual population survey on sustainability at higher education conference.
Peace garden brings community greenery
University volunteers maintain a plot of land near the Shrine Auditorium to promote sustainability and wellness.
2022 Tyler Prize awardee connects climate change to human health
Sir Andy Haines wins USC award for environmental achievement.
Green Slack workspace connects students and sustainability
The “Supdate” group provides members with handpicked sustainability opportunities, information and events geared toward students.

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USC News

USC’s zero waste football game is Saturday
USC won the Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge in 2021-22 in both football (USC’s third win) and men's basketball.
In a warmer world, half of all species are on the move — but where are they going?
A new computer modeling tool provides a more accurate analysis of species’ movement amid climate change. What it’s finding is bleaker than experts expected.
USC-LADWP agreement taps into offsite solar power for the university and its neighbors
The agreement will provide a quarter of USC’s electricity with power from a solar farm in Mojave. It also brings new opportunities for residents in nearby communities to gain access…
President Folt touts USC’s role in a more sustainable and equitable L.A. at annual Business Council summit
Event featuring UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti examines the city’s clean energy future, water resources and drought, revitalizing buildings with carbon-free power and more.

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Events and Activities

USC Celebrates Green Week

Mon, Oct 3 through Fri, Oct 7

Fight On! Football Wellness Challenge

Thu, Sep 8 through Fri, Oct 28

Regenerate: Art, Culture, and Sustainability Workshop and Panel

Mon, Oct 3 from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm

USC Fisher Museum of Art (HAR)

823 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90089

USC Celebrates Green Week

Mon, Oct 3 through Fri, Oct 7

Making Progress

Sustainable Dining

79% of USC hospitality produce and dairy are sustainably sourced.

Reducing Plastic Pollution

205 Hydration Stations on USC campuses — 205 hydration stations located across UPC and HSC campuses.

Buy Green with sustainable purchasing options at USC

Sustainable Purchasing

USC recognizes the opportunity to exercise environmental responsibility through purchasing decisions
and is committed to balancing environmentally and fiscally responsible purchasing.