Loyola University Chicago

Residence Life

GreenHouse LLC

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GreenHouse is home to students who are passionate about the relationships between people and nature and about becoming agents of change for a more sustainable society. As a member of the GreenHouse LLC, you can engage in Loyola’s initiatives to develop a more sustainable campus, explore ways that the City of Chicago is working become more sustainable, and experience much of the nature Chicago has to offer, such as the beautiful lake front, forest preserves, and countless farmers’ markets.
 
Staff Partner 
Aaron Durnbaugh, Director of Sustainability, IES
 
Academic Advisors
TBD

Sample Activities and Event

  • Attend the Climate Change Conference
  • Eat Sunday brunch while learning about food sustainability
  • Learn about global and local energy issues
  • Go to a farmer's market at Loyola
  • Paint mason jars and make flower bouquets
  • Take a tour of the Institute for Environmental Sustainability
  • Participate in No Impact Meal
  • Attend Coffee, Compost, and Conversation
  • Do restoration work at LUREC, Loyola's ecological retreat campus
  • Help with the Peterson Garden Project
  • Engage in Earth Week events with friends
  • Participate in Think Green and Give
Required Courses 
Participants will be placed in specific UNIV 101 that corresponds with the LLC theme as well as one other core class.

 

General Questions? Email: LiveLearn@luc.edu