Upcoming Events
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Friday January 17, 2025, 12:00 pm - Friday April 25, 2025, 1:30 pm
Zoom
The GSLI's Experts in Residence program is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. You can sign up for office hours with one of seven sustainability professionals and impact entrepreneurs.
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Monday February 24, 2025 - Friday April 11, 2025, All day
Mebane Gallery
Organized by Assistant Professor of Practice Juana Salcedo, this exhibition considers the urban origins of today’s socio-environmental breakdown and biodiversity loss, encouraging the spatial arts to reimagine possible landscapes of multispecies cohabitation.
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Monday March 31, 2025 - Friday April 4, 2025, All day
San Jacinto Residence Hall
Five days of talks and networking with energy leaders to spark dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.
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Monday March 31, 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kinsolving Dining Hall
Start Earth Month sustainably with a recycled trash fashion show, interactive workshops, plant giveaways, tablings and more.
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Tuesday April 1, 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
San Jacinto Residence Hall
Part of UT Energy Week
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Tuesday April 1, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Overview of reuse and Material Union, a textile recycling facility and reuse hub.
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Wednesday April 2, 2025, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Multiple Locations
Come recycle your alkaline batteries safely with Resource Recovery!
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Wednesday April 2, 2025, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Jester Plaza on 21st and Speedway
Visit UT Farm Stand’s on-campus market to purchase local and sustainably grown produce, bread, honey and their famous hibiscus tea. BYOBags and stock up on seasonal groceries.
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Wednesday April 2, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Goldsmith Lecture Hall (GOL 3.120)
Lecture discussing considerate design, native plants, and walkable cities.
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Thursday April 3, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Get a new outfit at this Trash to Treasure Thrift Sale!
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Thursday April 3, 2025, 5:00 pm - Friday April 4, 2025, 4:00 pm
Talks and panels will provide attendees with actionable insights on how nature- and place-based planning, design, and action can contribute to better communities
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Thursday April 3, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Learn about composting and eat a cupcake at this event!
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Friday April 4, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The UTIG Seminar Series is a forum for cutting-edge earth and planetary sciences attended by scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics and the wider UT Jackson School of Geosciences.
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Friday April 4, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:45 am
The LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Economics, and the McCombs department of Business, Government and Society will be continuing our Environmental Economics research series over the course of the Spring 2025 semester. Come hear from academics and subject matter experts in the field.
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Friday April 4, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Speedway by WCP
Drop off your compost on Speedway in front of the WCP!
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Friday April 4, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
WCP 1.118
Check back soon for more details!
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Friday April 4, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Waller Creek
Help keep campus beautiful! Join UT Staff Council Representatives and fellow staff members for a Waller Creek Clean-Up.
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Sunday April 6, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
287 W 51st Street
Help maintain the Microfarm by volunteering to plant, harvest, compost, weed, mulch, and more!
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Monday April 7, 2025, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1400 Barton Springs Road
Hosted by the Austin Chapter of CleanTX in collaboration with Dr. Michael Webber and Professor John Butler, this monthly meetup is a chance to connect with students and professionals interested in clean energy.
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Wednesday April 9, 2025 - Friday May 9, 2025, All day
WMB 3.102
Organized by Associate Professor Danelle Briscoe in partnership with the Materials Lab, the exhibition "Eco Illusions: The Plastic Behind the Green" asks the question: "Can we truly call a system 'green' if it’s propped up by materials that may outlive the ecosystems they aim to sustain?"
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Wednesday April 9, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Get a new outfit at this Trash to Treasure event!
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Wednesday April 9, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WMB 3.102
Organized by Associate Professor Danelle Briscoe in partnership with the Materials Lab, the exhibition "Eco Illusions: The Plastic Behind the Green" asks the question: "Can we truly call a system 'green' if it’s propped up by materials that may outlive the ecosystems they aim to sustain?"
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Thursday April 10, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom
Reduce waste at your future events! Resource Recovery's Zero Waste Events team offers this training for staff and faculty event planners who are interested in composting at their events.
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Thursday April 10, 2025, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Zoom
Resource Recovery's Zero Waste Events team offers this training for staff and faculty event planners who are interested in composting at their events.
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Thursday April 10, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Turtle Pond
Walk to nature spots on campus to support physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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Thursday April 10, 2025, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Rowling Hall
Join the GSLI in celebrating top student founders at our 6th annual SEED (Sustainability Education and Enterprise Development) Challenge!
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Thursday April 10, 2025, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Rowling Hall
Join the GSLI in celebrating top student founders at our 6th annual SEED (Sustainability Education and Enterprise Development) Challenge!
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Friday April 11, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The UTIG Seminar Series is a forum for cutting-edge earth and planetary sciences attended by scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics and the wider UT Jackson School of Geosciences.
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Friday April 11, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:45 am
The LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Economics, and the McCombs department of Business, Government and Society will be continuing our Environmental Economics research series over the course of the Spring 2025 semester. Come hear from academics and subject matter experts in the field.
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Friday April 11, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Speedway by WCP
Drop off your compost on Speedway in front of the WCP!
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Sunday April 13, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
287 W 51st Street
Help maintain the Microfarm by volunteering to plant, harvest, compost, weed, mulch, and more!
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Tuesday April 15, 2025, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The TEX-E Half-Day Conference on April 15, 2025, at The Ion in Houston, TX. This free event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and students from across Texas to explore the latest in climate tech, industry trends, and workforce readiness.
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Tuesday April 15, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate the end of the year with the CEC!
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Wednesday April 16, 2025, All day
The Sustainability Investment Group (SIG), a student-led organization sponsored by the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute (GSLI), hosts this annual symposium every Spring. Date for Spring 2025 is tentative.
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Wednesday April 16, 2025, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Jester Plaza on 21st and Speedway
Visit UT Farm Stand’s on-campus market to purchase local and sustainably grown produce, bread, honey and their famous hibiscus tea. BYOBags and stock up on seasonal groceries.
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Wednesday April 16, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Zoom
Test your knowledge of what does and does not belong in the compost bin!
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Wednesday April 16, 2025, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
San Jacinto Residence Hall
UT Staff Council's Sustainability Committee and the Office of Sustainability partner to host this annual lunch event for staff.
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Wednesday April 16, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Zoom
Start composting in your breakroom! In this 30 minute session, we will play a Jeopardy-style game to test your knowledge of what does and does not belong in the compost bin.
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Thursday April 17, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Trash to Treasure x UFG Clothing Swap
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Friday April 18, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The UTIG Seminar Series is a forum for cutting-edge earth and planetary sciences attended by scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics and the wider UT Jackson School of Geosciences.
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Friday April 18, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Speedway by WCP
Drop off your compost on Speedway in front of the WCP!
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Friday April 18, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Goldsmith Lecture Hall (GOL 3.120)
City Forum is a planning and urban issues speaker series coordinated by the UT School of Architecture's Community and Regional Planning program.
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Saturday April 19, 2025, 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Brackenridge Field Laboratory
Help Brackenridge Field Lab with official surveys to document flora and fauna. All experience levels are welcome and appreciated! Attend at your convenience during morning, afternoon and evening shifts.
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Saturday April 19, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Day on April 19 at Texas Science & Natural History Museum with hands-on geology and sustainability activities!
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Sunday April 20, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
287 W 51st Street
Help maintain the Microfarm by volunteering to plant, harvest, compost, weed, mulch, and more!
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Monday April 21, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Zoom
LIFT (Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas) pairs student consultants with companies to help solve sustainability-related challenges.
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Monday April 21, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Zoom
LIFT (Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas) pairs student consultants with companies to help solve sustainability-related challenges.
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Tuesday April 22, 2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Earth Day is more than just a day—it’s a global movement to protect our planet and shape a sustainable future. Join us for the UT Earth Day Fair on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Gregory Plaza & Speedway!
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Thursday April 24, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Jester Gardens
Eat local with produce sustainably grown right here on campus. Join us to harvest fresh vegetables for your very own salad to enjoy in our gardens.
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Friday April 25, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:45 am
The LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Economics, and the McCombs department of Business, Government and Society will be continuing our Environmental Economics research series over the course of the Spring 2025 semester. Come hear from academics and subject matter experts in the field.
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Scheduled
Friday April 25, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The UTIG Seminar Series is a forum for cutting-edge earth and planetary sciences attended by scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics and the wider UT Jackson School of Geosciences.
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Scheduled
Friday April 25, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Speedway by WCP
Drop off your compost on Speedway in front of the WCP!
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Scheduled
Sunday April 27, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
287 W 51st Street
Help maintain the Microfarm by volunteering to plant, harvest, compost, weed, mulch, and more!
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Scheduled
Monday April 28, 2025 - Monday May 5, 2025, All day
Donate your unwanted clothes from move out to Trash to Treasure!
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Friday May 2, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Speedway by WCP
Drop off your compost on Speedway in front of the WCP!
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Monday May 5, 2025, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1400 Barton Springs Road
Hosted by the Austin Chapter of CleanTX in collaboration with Dr. Michael Webber and Professor John Butler, this monthly meetup is a chance to connect with students and professionals interested in clean energy.
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Friday May 9, 2025, 11:58 pm - 11:59 pm
Please join our McCombs partners at the Harkey Center for the McCombs Entrepreneur Summer Fellowship for an exciting grant opportunity!
This grant is for undergraduate start-up founders who can benefit from funding to continue working on their startups through the summer months. The application is currently open through the Harkey website and the deadline for application is May 9, 2025.