Upcoming Events
Weekly Meetings: The Student Sustainability Committee
Every Thursday from 4:30-6pm
The Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) is an independent group of diverse students with a passion for Sustainability, social, and environmental justice and that will work alongside the Just DePaul team and the President’s Sustainability Committee to 1) think about and implement solutions that DePaul University can make to further and develop the sustainable efforts on campus, 2) increase awareness around ethical, sustainable choices and solutions within the student body of environmental issues on both a local and global scale, 3) to amplify active efforts at DePaul and student voices for social and environmental justice.
Earth Month Calendar
April 1st-30th
All across DePaul’s campuses, there are many Sustainable and Social Justice events you can attend to get in the Eco spirit this April. We have compiled a university-wide Earth Month calendar that encapsulates many department events relating to Mission and Values.
Head to the link below to sign up for any of these events!
Past Events
Sustainability Network Weaving
February 21st 2024 | 4:30-6:00 PM
In our Sustainability Network Weaving meeting, our focus will be on food waste issues at DePaul and around Chicagoland. This discussion will include talk about single-use plastics and food waste in universities. We will be meeting directly with representatives from Chartwells and the Seton Food Kitchen. LPSC 220
Winter Network Weaving Event
January 30th 2024 | 11:30-1:00 PM
We will discuss Chicago migration, connect our DePaul community, share/combine resources, and make a plan with actionable steps. LPSC 314A
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless: Teach-In
January 24th 2024 | 4:30-6:00 PM
The Chicago Coalition For The Homeless is coming to host a teach-in about homelessness in Chicagoland. LPSC Room 314A
President’s Sustainability Committee Project Mapping
January 19th 2024 | 10:30-12:00
At this event, President’s Sustainability Committee will meet for recruitment and Project Mapping. Lincoln Park Student Center Room 220.
Just DePaul’s Migration Network Weaving Event
November 6, 2023 | 10 – 11:30am
At this event, we want to connect various parts of our DePaul community, share/combine resources, and make a plan with actionable steps on how to assist migrant families, and communities, and increase our effectiveness together. Lincoln Park Student Center Room 314A.
The Intersection of Nonviolence and Care for Creation Series
October 2 – October 30, 2023 | Weekly on Mondays
6-7:30PM
Hosted by multiple organizations, this virtual series seeks to connect Catholic Universities globally, engaging in critical weekly discussions. Every Monday from 6:00-7:30pm online.
Laudato Si’ Camping Retreat
October 13-15, 2023 | 4PM
Hosted by Catholic Campus Ministry, this camping retreat goes to Camp Reinberg in Palatine, IL. There, students will reflect on the Laudato Si part two, hear from Fr. Memo Campuzano, and connect to nature.
DEADLINE to register: Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 at 5pm
Environments of Disquiet: A DePaul Humanities Center Talk
October 18, 2023 | 6PM
Join Aileen MIoko Smith, in conjunction with the Minamata photo exhibition at the Art School Gallery, to address the Minamata Event. Located at LPC Student Center 120.
Just DePaul’s Sustainability Celebration
October 24, 2023 | 3:30-6:30PM
Hosted by Just DePaul, this is a celebration to honor sustainability and learn more about what we can do to be more sustainable in our community. With tables featuring games, sustainable information, and prizes.
Sustainability Faculty Learning Community
August 31 – September 1, 2023
We invite DePaul faculty to join us in helping the university build a sustainable curriculum while enhancing their teaching and engagement with environmental and interconnected economic and social justice issues. You can do so by participating in our Faculty Sustainability Learning Community. The workshop will explore how we can integrate broadly defined sustainability into our classrooms.
The Hale Sustainability Conference
April 25, 2023 (9AM – 3PM)
The 2nd annual Hale Sustainability Conference will feature tables from both internal and external organizations, student speakers, and expert panels. Panelists discussed a wide variety of sustainable initiatives.
Just DePaul Sustainability Network Weaving Event
February 1, 2023 (6-8PM)
Engage with and share ideas about sustainability during our winter networking weaving event. Featuring Chicago-area college and university sustainability leaders, we’ll together consider “What Must Be Done?” in building a sustainable lifestyle for DePaul and beyond.
Sustainability Town Hall: Designing The Future
October 26, 2022 (6-8PM)
Hosted by the President’s Sustainability Committee and Just DePaul of the Division of Mission and Ministry. All students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners will come to build a community for like-minded sustainability efforts. They also will discuss previous and present-day sustainability efforts on campus.