There are many ways for students to get involved with sustainability at OSU. As the University's largest constituent group, student participation in campus development, research, events and policy enriches the student experience and helps OSU achieve excellence in best practices and academics.
This 18-credit online certificate is designed for all students, especially company, industry, or agency employees who desire more training in assessing and solving complex sustainability problems. Students will receive graduate-level university credits and a graduate certificate upon successful completion of the program. With approval, credits may be transferred to other graduate degree programs at OSU, and may be applied to the Professional Science Master's (PSM) in Environmental Sciences.
The College of Business provides a distinctive educational and research program focused on sustainability so that students entering the business world understand that a sustainable business meets economic, social and environmental needs
The OSU Biodiesel Initiative is a community of interested students and community members who meet biweekly on campus to discuss biofuels for diesel vehicles and other energy solutions. Emphasis is placed on sustainable, environmentally safe products that conform to ASTM/MSDS practices.
The Organic Growers Club provides students with an opportunity to gain practical experience growing and marketing plants and produce.
The OSUSVT is currently designing a solar powered vehicle to compete in the 2007 American Solar Challenge and the 2007 World Solar Challenge in Australia. The group is comprised of students from many disciplines, including engineering and science as well as business and liberal studies.
Recycling offers student employment and internship opportunities in both recycling and other sustainability related areas.
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OSU students can use Career Services.
As part of the Associated Students of OSU, the Environmental Affairs Task Force works with a hired student director on a self-selected set of projects and initiatives.
The Student Organization Development program in the Center for Student Involvement encourages and supports the development of all students through participation in clubs and organizations
SSI’s mission is to reduce the ecological footprint of OSU and advance sustainability awareness. It is run and funded by students.
Housing and Dining's Resource Conservation Management Program promotes energy conservation and responsible resource management within OSU's residence halls. Students are encouraged to use electricity sparingly, conserve water as well as recycle and reduce trash. Residents can even have their rooms green certified.
Dining Services works with the Food Alliance to purchase local organic food when it's available. Dining halls also donate excess food and compost food waste.
