
SustAction is an annual event hosted for incoming students on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities during Welcome Week.
For participating students: We hope you enjoy connecting with sustainability-minded student groups, community organizations, and University Services. Continue learning about how you can make an impact and integrate sustainability into your lifestyle, our campus, and our world.
SUSTAINABILITY ACTION DAY!
DURING WELCOME WEEK
Friday before Labor Day
Cohosted by: Office of Sustainability, the Institute on the Environment,
and Sustainability Education
History
Starting in 2009, the Institute on the Environment opened its doors to more than 6,000 incoming University of Minnesota first year and transfer students, who have the opportunity to connect with student groups, community organizations, and University Services working toward sustainable lifestyles, communities, and more. Presented by Sustainability Education and the U’s Office of Sustainability, this one-day open house is part of the University of Minnesota Welcome Week festivities. Since 2021, the event moved to the East Bank campus.
Sustainability Action is an opportunity for undergraduates to learn about resources on and off campus related to sustainability. Come join us for trivia and activities, fun prizes, and engaging conversations about research, innovation, and how students can get involved. This event aims to be both educational and fun – and this year will again be zero-waste with the help from UMN’s Recycling Team!
For more information: contact the Office of Sustainability at usustain@umn.edu.
SAMPLING OF STUDENT GROUPS & INVOLVEMENT
American Society of Ag. & Biological Engineering
Compassionate Action for Animals
Cornercopia Student Organic Farm
Ecology Club
Environmental Student Association
MSA Sustainability Committee
Nutritious U Food Pantry
UMN Energy Club
UMN Solar Vehicle Project
Voices for Environmental Justice
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & ACADEMICS
Backyard Phenology
Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering Major
Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology
Civil, Environmental, And GEO Engineering Major
Food and Bioproducts Engineering
German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch Department
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
MN350
Sustainability Education
The Good Acre
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE U
M Dining
Office of Sustainability
Pack & Give Back (ReUse)
Parking & Transportation Services
U of M Recycling Program
Check out past photos from SustAction Day!