Attention: The 4th floor of Hunt Library will be closed for renovations for the remainder of the summer.
On May 12, the Sustainability Initiative released the fifth Voluntary University Review detailing CMU’s progress in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s VUR showcases an evolving vision of sustainability rooted in student leadership, community input, and global dialogue.
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On April 16, visitors from around the Pittsburgh community joined the Pittsburgh Youth Leaders in Sustainability network and the Youth Climate Advocacy Committee for “Metamorphosis: A Sustainable Art Gallery & Fashion Showcase” at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The free event hosted a variety of activities for youth and families, plant-forward appetizers, sustainable art vendors, information and education tables, and a youth sustainable art and fashion contest and gallery.
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On March 20 and 21, the Carnegie Mellon Sustainability Initiative team traveled to the United Nations in New York City for a workshop hosted by the United Nations Academic Impact to discuss implementation of the Global Goals with other universities. Director Alex Hiniker designed and led the convening, with participation from the four current interns: Purva Bommireddy, a senior in the College of Engineering, Ameena George, a first-year in the Tepper School of Business, Cristina Goeller, a second year masters student at Heinz College, and myself, a junior in the College of Engineering.
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On Sunday, Feb. 16, the Pittsburgh Youth Leaders in Sustainability network — led by members of CMU’s Sustainability Initiative team — hosted Pathways to Impact: Careers in Sustainability. Students from universities across Pittsburgh gathered to connect with 10 different employers from sustainability-related organizations to network, discuss goals and challenges, and explore potential career options.
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An engaged network of college students committed to sustainability is growing across Pittsburgh, and CMU’s Sustainability Initiative interns are leading the charge.
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On September 17, members of the CMU community gathered in the Sustainability Studio of Hunt Library to celebrate Constitution Day with a hands-on DIY workshop. Attendees designed and crafted postcards to be shared with friends, family, and peers to encourage them to get to the ballot box on Election Day.
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The 2024-2025 Sustainability Initiative team welcomes back interns Purva Bommireddy, Cristina Goeller, and Aleena Siddiqui, who will focus on three priorities this year.
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Aleena Siddiqui, a rising junior with a double major in materials science and engineering and environmental and sustainability studies, has received the 2024 Udall Scholar award, which recognizes future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields.
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Many initiatives across Carnegie Mellon University show a commitment to sustainability when it comes to areas directly related to the environment. However, preserving and conserving natural resources are only part of the university’s Sustainability Initiative, based on a framework backed by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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Committed to a sustainable future for all, Carnegie Mellon University’s students, faculty and staff incorporate sustainability into all levels of education, research and practices. Through efforts like its Sustainability Initiative, led by Alexandra Hiniker, CMU is among the foremost universities championing sustainability at the local, national and international level.
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