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The Sustainability Hub
What is the Sustainability Hub Student Interest Group?
The Sustainability Hub Student Interest Group holds biweekly meetings for Binghamton University students interested in sustainability! Each meeting we have student updates to share what you or your group is up to, work on sustainability projects, and participate in activities! Some of our projects focus on food security, decreasing waste, community gardening, and improving our energy sources. Activities can include hearing from a guest speaker, giving a presentation you are passionate about, or running a craft with your student group!
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In the Fall 2022 semester, over 10 different student groups were represented in the Sustainability Hub Student Interest Group! Click on their logos below to learn more about the organizations on our Student Groups page!
Upcoming Meetings
Are you part of a sustainability student group or local organization? Or just have ideas about positive change you'd like to see? Join the Sustainability Hub Interest Group! Meetings will be held bi-weekly on Fridays from 1:30 - 2:30!
Here's our Fall 2024 Meeting Schedule!
- 8/30 Science Library G06: Introductory Meeting
- 9/13 Science Library G06: Martin Larocca, Binghamton University Office of Sustainability
- 9/27 Science Library G06: Chris Harasta, Sustainability Manager for Binghamton University Dining Services
- 10/18 Science Library G06: Lorena Aguilar and Laurie Kern from the Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women & Girls
- 11/1 Science Library G06: Elijah Conlin, Sustainability Coordinator of NeST and recent SUST Program Graduate
- 11/15 Science Library G06: Climate Anxiety and Action presentation and open discussion
Meeting Minutes
Below are our past meeting dates. Click each one to view the meeting minutes!
- November 15, 2024Climate Anxiety to Action presentation and open discussion
- November 1, 2024Guest Speaker: Eli Conlin, Sustainability Coordinator of Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow (NeST)
- October 18, 2024Guest Speaker: Lorena Aguilar and Laurie Kern, Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls
- September 27, 2024Guest Speaker: Chris Harasta, Sustainability Manager of Dining Services
- September 13, 2024Guest Speaker: Martin Larocca, Sustainability Manager of Binghamton University's Office of Sustainability
- April 26, 2024Guest Speaker: Move Out Project
- April 12, 2024Guest Speaker: William Cohen
- March 29, 2024Guest Speaker: Lindsay Holland, On-Campus Community Gardens
- March 15, 2024Guest Speaker: Ashley Dua, Sustainability Coordinator of SELF
- February 23, 2024Guest Speaker: Ethan Tyo, Assistant Director of Native American & Indigenous Student Initiatives
- February 9, 2024Guest Speaker: Jamie Kirby, VINES
- November 10, 2023Guest Speakers: Lorena Aguilar, Isabel Willson, & Victoria Barics of the Kaschak Institute
- October 27, 2023Guest Speaker: Pam Mischen, Faculty Advisor to the President and Chief Sustainability Coordinator
- October 6, 2023Guest Speaker: Nastasia Radulov, Sustainable Communities Admissions
- September 22, 2023Guest Speaker: Kate Miller-Corcoran, Farm to Library Project
- April 28, 2023Guest Speaker: Andreas Pape, Binghamton 2 Degrees
- March 24, 2023Guest Speaker: Adam Flint, Director of Clean Energy Programs at Network for a Sustainable Tomorrow (NEST)
- February 24, 2023Guest Speaker: Martin Larocca, Resource Recovery Manager of Binghamton University's Physical Facilities
Accomplishments
In 2021, the Sustainability Hub Interest Group helped to bring OZZI containers back to on-campus dining! The Student Culinary Council (SCC) and other student groups continue to educate the University about how to use OZZI containers and why its better for the planet than single-use take out containers!
In Spring 2023, the Sustainability Hub Interest Group organized the first Sustainability Fest, a tabling event to connect students to sustainability focused groups and resources! Many on-campus programs, student groups, local off-campus organizations tabled at this event!
In Spring 2023, the Sustainability Hub Interest Group worked with the Binghamton SA and OCCT to charter buses to the Broome County Farmers Market for three Saturdays in April! Thank you to the Food Co-op/SELF, Student Culinary Council, Zero Hour Bing, and Binghamton Policy Project for chartering these buses!
- Read about it in the Pipe Dream!
In Spring 2023, members of the Sustainability Hub Interest Group visited Big Yield Growers, a local indoor vertical farm! On April 28th, Big Yield Growers were hosted on campus by the Sustainability Hub, Plant Based Bing, the Food Co-op, Zero Hour Bing, and Citizens Climate Lobby for a Growing Workshop! Participants received free pots, soil, and plants to grow on their own, and plenty of great advice from the growers!
In the Fall 2023 semester, the Sustainability Hub Interest Group held a tabling event called "Students for Sustainable Change" on the Spine!
In the Spring 2024 semester, members of the Interest Group organized OCCT shuttle bus charters to the BC Regional Farmers Market for seven Saturdays!
- Read about it in the Pipe Dream!
In Spring 2024, the Sustainability Hub Interest Group reached out to on-campus businesses to help promote if they accepted reusable mugs or cups for drinks!
