Campus Sustainability Events

August 25, 2023 - September 3, 2023

Welcome to Loyola! The Office of Sustainability is thrilled to partner with the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) to host events throughout Welcome Week focused on getting involved in sustainability on campus and the neighborhood. 

 

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market Walk & Tour

10:00am - 11:30am 

Join us for a tour of the Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market. Meet by Winthrop Garden at the corner of W Loyola Ave and N Winthrop Ave, and then take a quick walk up to the market. RSVP Via LUCommunity

 

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - How to Live Green at Loyola

4:00pm - 5:30pm | Damen Den

Join the Office of Sustainability and student sustainability leaders in the Damen Den to learn how to get involved and live green at Loyola! RSVP Via LUCommunity

 

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - Lakefront Bike Tour

4:00pm - 6:00pm 

Join the Office of Sustainability and Chainlinks for a lakefront bike ride to learn about safe and sustainable bike transportation. Participants should have their own bike or rent one from Chainlinks, Loyola's student-run bike shop. All riders should have a helmet and proper attire for biking.

RSVP Via LUCommunity

 

Friday, September 1, 2023 - Compost Bucket Training

12:00pm - 1:30pm | Damen Den

Interested in composting? Join the Office of Sustainability for quick training to participate in LUC's free Compost Bucket Program. We hope to see you there!

September 18 - 22, 2023

Loyola’s campuses offer so many options for sustainable transportation! From the CTA to rental bikes to walkable neighborhoods, celebrate and learn more about climate-friendly transit and how you can get involved during Transportation Week 2023.

 

All Week - September 18-22, 2023: Zero Emissions Challenge

Join us to celebrate Zero Emissions Day on September 21st! To enter this challenge, post a photo of yourself, by September 22nd, with your sustainable ride (bicycle, public transportation, electric vehicle, walking, etc.) on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and use the hashtag #LUCGoZero. The best photo will win a special prize!

 

Friday, September 15 - Sunday, September 17 - Loyola Eco-spirituality Adventure Fall (LEAF) Retreat - Campus Ministry

Registration deadline - September 5th

The Loyola Eco-spirituality Adventure Fall Retreat is a retreat for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone who loves encountering the Divine in the outdoors. Cost $50

 

Monday, September 18, 2023: Tabling in Damen Atrium

3:00-5:00pm | Damen Atrium

Stop by the Damen Student Center to learn more about the Office of Sustainability, all the events happening for Transportation Week, and for some fun giveaways!

 

Monday, September 18, 2023: Transit Justice Letter Writing Event

7:00-8:00pm | SES 110

Join the Student Environmental Alliance and the Office of Sustainability to urge those in positions of power to help enact meaningful transit justice policy across the federal, state, and local levels. 

 

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - EMERGE Training: Introduction to Sustainability at Loyola

10:00am - 11:00am | Zoom

Join the Office of Sustainability for an introduction to sustainability at Loyola and how to get involved through Human Resource's training platform, EMERGE. Workshop is intended for Loyola staff and faculty.

 

Wednesday, September 20, 2023: ChainLinks Bikes 101 & Bike Ride

5:00pm - 7:00pm | Chainlinks Bike Shop in the Main Parking Garage at Lake Shore Campus

Join us and Chainlinks for a bike tour and to learn more about how to take care of your bikes, what a tune-up looks like, how to change a flat tire and more. Chainlinks will provide their fleet for participants to use, but you are also welcome to bring your own bike. Prepare to wear proper bike attire. 

 

Thursday, September 21, 2023 - Active Transportation Alliance: Des Plaines River Trail Plan

Time 2:30 - 3:30pm | Zoom (email sustainability@luc.edu for details)

Alex Perez from the Active Transportation Alliance will be presenting the Des Plaines River Trail Plan, which would bring pedestrian and bicycle access and safety improvements to the area surrounding the Health Sciences Campus. Join us to learn more about the proposed improvements and the great work of ATA! 

October 23 - 27, 2023

Loyola has committed to addressing climate change through our campus--and reducing our energy use is a vital part of that commitment. Join us for Energy Week 2023 to learn more about lowering your energy footprint on campus and at home.

 

October Events to check out before Energy Week

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - EMERGE Training: Solar at Home

10:00am - 11:00am | Zoom

Interested in powering your home with renewable energy? The Office of Sustainability invites you to join a training through Human Resource's EMERGE platform on options for community and on-site solar at home. 

 

Energy Week Events

Informational tabling - Learn more about steps you can take to save money, conserve energy and take climate action.

Monday 10/23 12:00 - 2:00 pm - Damen Student Center

Wednesday 10/25 12:00 - 2:00 pm - Schreiber Center (Water Tower Campus)

Friday 10/27 12:00 - 2:00 pm - Maguire Hall (Water Tower Campus)

 

Solar Research Presentation (brought to you by School of Environmental Sustainability) - Want to learn about clean energy research taking place at Loyola? Join us to hear about student and faculty research on renewable energy policy and projects.

Monday 10/23 - 6:00 - 7:00 IES room 116

 

Sierra Club and Line 5 (brought to you by Student Environmental Alliance) - A representative from the Sierra Club will be on campus to share more about the campaign to shut down a dangerous pipeline across the Mackinac Strait.

Tuesday 10/24 6:00 - 7:00 pm IES room 111

 

Energy Scavenger Hunt (brought to you by SSEAD) - Join us for a scavenger hunt across the Lake Shore Campus looking for sustainability-related clues.

Wednesday 10/25 6:00 - 7:00 pm IES 110

 

Introduction to Environmental Law and Polciy Open Class with the Illinois Environmental Council (brought to you by the School of Environmental Sustainability) - Please join Dr. Gilbert Michaud's class to hear from a panel of speakers discuss Illinois energy policy, environmental issues, and careers in sustainability.

Thursday 10/26 1:00 - 2:15 pm Damen Cinema 

 

Let's talk Climate (brought to you by Student Environmental Alliance and the Office of Sustainability) - Loyola's Director of Sustainability, Aaron Durnbaugh, will be on hand to share what Loyola is doing to address and prepare for climate change.

Thursday 10/26 6:00 - 7:00 pm IES 124

 

November 13 - 17, 2023

Join us for Food Week 2023 to celebrate sustainable food systems and learn more about how sustainability connects with what’s on our plate. Choosing plant-based foods, eating local, and reducing food waste through composting, food rescue, and more are all ways to participate in Chicago’s sustainable food scene directly. 

 

Monday, November 13, 2023 - Informational Tabling

2:00pm - 4:00pm | Damen Student Center (LSC)

Stop by to visit the Office of Sustainability and learn about Loyola’s efforts regarding food sustainability, waste diversion, compost bucket program, and how to get involved!

 

Monday, November 13, 2023 - Sustainable Food Choices with Dr. Sarah Ku

6:00pm | IES 116 (LSC)

Join us to learn more about foods such as kombucha, mealworms, and/or sprouts that are on the rise as we look toward more sustainable food options.

 

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - Sustainable Food Fair

11:00am - 1:30pm | Damen Food Court

The annual Sustainable Food Fair is hosted by Loyola Dining and the Office of Sustainability. Come learn more about environmental student organizations, Loyola's Urban Agriculture program, campus partners, and outside organizations related to sustainable food systems!

 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - EMERGE Training: Care for our Common Home, Living Laudato si'

10:00am - 11:00am | Zoom

Join colleagues from across Loyola to discuss Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical on Ecology, Laudato si’, and engage your own vision for a personal “integral ecology.” Led by Director for Ignatian Spirituality, Lauren Schwer, and Director of Sustainability, Aaron Durnbaugh, this session will explore the Encyclical and our personal opportunities for sustainability and mission.  

Brought to you as a part of Human Resources’ EMERGE program in partnership with Loyola’s Office of Sustainability and Division of Mission Integration.

 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Food Research Lunch & Learn

3:30pm - 4:30pm | Damen 214 (LSC)

A group from the class, STEP (Solutions to Environmental Problems): Food Systems, is excited to host a workshop on student food insecurity. You can also meet them at their table during the Sustainable Food Fair!

A light vegan & vegetarian-friendly lunch will be provided.

 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - EMERGE Training: Care for our Common Home, Living Laudato si'

10:00am - 11:00am | Zoom

Join colleagues from across Loyola to discuss Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical on Ecology, Laudato si’, and engage your own vision for a personal “integral ecology.” Led by Director for Ignatian Spirituality, Lauren Schwer, and Director of Sustainability, Aaron Durnbaugh, this session will explore the Encyclical and our personal opportunities for sustainability and mission.  

Brought to you as a part of Human Resources’ EMERGE program in partnership with Loyola’s Office of Sustainability and Division of Mission Integration.

 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Sustainable Snacking with FRN

7:30pm - 9:00pm | IES 124

Food Recovery Network is hosting their annual snacking event where they cater from a local restaurant, this time from Nepal House!

 

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Talks with Urban Ag

4:30pm - 6:30pm | IES 123

Come meet Loyola’s Urban Agriculture program! There will be two workshops led by the Urban Ag interns.

Workshop 1: 4:30pm - Edible Mushroom Production (led by Madi Biesinger)

Workshop 2: 5:30pm - Hydroponics: The Future of Urban Agriculture (led by Bailey Uttich)

 

Monday, November 13, 2023 through Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Compost Bucket Challenge

All participants of Loyola's Compost Bucket Program are invited to participate in this challenge! Bring your compost buckets to the Water Tower and Lake Shore drop offs on November 16 - the person with the heaviest compost bucket (among both campuses) will win a prize! Not signed up for the Compost Bucket Program yet? Learn more at www.luc.edu/compost. 

As a reminder, the Water Tower drop off is 2:00-3:00PM and the Lake Shore drop off is 3:00-5:00PM.

 

February 19 - 23, 2024

Loyola’s Lake Shore, Water Tower, and Health Sciences Campuses send over 1,200 tons of materials to landfills every year. That’s more than ten times the weight of The Bean in Millennium Park. Join us for Waste Week 2024 to reconsider the waste we generate and prevent valuable materials from going to landfills.

 

Monday, February 19, 2024 - Informational Tabling (HSC)

10:00am - 11:00am | Cuneo Center (HSC)

Learn more about how you can get involved in Loyola’s strides to conserve resources and reduce the university’s environmental impact through waste reduction efforts.

 

Monday, February 19, 2024 - HSC Waste Forum Lunch & Learn

12:00pm - 1:00pm | Nursing 2535A (HSC)

Bring your lunch and learn about Loyola's waste reduction and diversion programs and how to get involved! We will be providing beverages and dessert and sharing updates about LUC's Zero Waste Plan process. 

 

Monday, February 19, 2024 - Informational Tabling (Damen)

2:30pm - 4:30pm | Damen Student Center (LSC)

Learn more about how you can get involved in Loyola’s strides to conserve resources and reduce the university’s environmental impact through waste reduction efforts.

 

Monday, February 19, 2024 - Who Among Us is the Most SUStainable? with SEA and DOP

6:30pm - 8:30pm | Damen Cinema (LSC)

Join the Student Environmental Alliance and the Department of Programming for an evening to learn ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle and reduce your carbon footprint.

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - EMERGE Training: Waste Planning at Loyola

10:00am - 11:00am | Zoom

Loyola is in the middle of developing its first Zero Waste Plan focusing on source reduction, material management, and accessible waste diversion. Help shape this plan and learn more about waste management at Loyola during this 60 minute workshop on the LUC Human Resources training platform, EMERGE. 

Register online at https://www.luc.edu/hr/professionaldevelopment/emerge/ 

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on Loyola's Zero Waste future by filling out this short survey.

 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - Compost Bucket Training

1:00pm - 2:00pm | Corboy 106 (WTC)

Interested faculty, staff, and students living on or near the Lake Shore or Water Tower Campus can sign up to participate in our compost program. During this short training, individuals can learn about the program, get signed up, and receive their bucket!

 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - Clothing Swap with Restoration Club and SSEAD

6:30pm - 7:30pm | IES 123 (LSC)

Join Restoration Club, SSEAD (Students for Sustainable Energy through Anaerobic Digestion), and the Office of Sustainability for a clothing swap to revamp your closet! Bring gently used clothes and swap them to reduce clothing waste on campus. Leftover clothing items will be placed on the SES free table.

 

Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Bridging Disciplines in Waste: Loyola Faculty Panel with Student Environmental Alliance 

7:00pm - 8:00pm | IES 124 (LSC)

Join SEA’s Why Waste Campaign and the Office of Sustainability for an interdisciplinary discussion about waste with campus-wide Loyola faculty. 

Featured speakers include:

• Tim Hoellein - Department of Biology 
• Neil Klingensmith - Department of Computer Science
• Sarah Ku - School of Environmental Sustainability 
• Cerag Pince - Supply Chain and Sustainability Center

 

Friday, February 23, 2024 - LRS Recycling Facility Tour

9:00am - 1:00pm | Departs from Main Parking Structure near ChainLinks (LSC)

Join the Office of Sustainability, Net Impact, and Dr. Sarah Ku for a tour of the LRS Recycling Facility, The Exchange! Learn more about how paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, and glass is recycled from LUC.

Pre-registration required, click here to register!

 

Friday, February 23, 2024 - Informational Tabling (Maguire)

12:00pm - 2:00pm | Maguire Hall (WTC)

Learn more about how you can get involved in Loyola’s strides to conserve resources and reduce the university’s environmental impact through waste reduction efforts.

 

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - Fireside Chat with Liam Donnelly of WasteNot Compost

6:00pm - 7:00pm | IES 124 (LSC)

Reconsidering Waste: Transforming Habits to Create Positive Change. 

Join the Office of Sustainability and Net Impact for an engaging dialogue led by Madeline Stanton featuring CEO Liam Donnelly. Explore the story of WasteNot Compost and its integration of sustainability and business.

 

Compost Bucket Challenge

Enter a chance to win a sustainable prize by dropping off your compost at either Lake Shore Campus or Water Tower Campus. The person with the heaviest compost bucket is the winner (among both campuses)! Not signed up for a compost bucket? Learn more here.

As a reminder, drop off will take place at Water Tower Campus, Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00pm and Lakeshore Campus, Thursdays, 3:00-5:00pm. 

 

Wipe Out Waste Challenge 

Join Loyola Dining for a Wipe Out Waste Challenge to learn about food waste and try to limit excess food waste in dining halls.

Monday, February 19th: Breakfast in Simpson from 9AM to 11AM

Wednesday, February 21st: Dinner in Damen from 4:30PM to 6:30PM

Thursday, February 22nd: Lunch in de Nobili from 11AM to 1PM

Friday, February 23rd: Lunch in Arrupe from 1PM to 2PM

 

March 18 - 22, 2024

Water is one of the most important and unifying issues. From water scarcity to water-related disasters, we depend on water for our health and economy. Celebrate water and everything it provides during Water Week 2024.

 

Monday, March 18 - Water Week Informational Tabling (Damen)

1:00pm - 3:00pm | Damen Student Center (LSC)

Stop by to visit the Office of Sustainability and learn about Loyola’s commitment to water conservation, water protection, stormwater management, and how to get involved! 

 

Tuesday, March 19 - EMERGE Training: Climate & Environmental Justice in Action

10:00am - 11:00am | Zoom

The impacts of unsustainable actions are felt inequitably and most acutely by low-income communities and communities of color. Through a facilitated process we will learn more about the social determinants of pollution and public health outcomes and steps we can take to address environmental racism and climate justice.

As a Loyola faculty or staff member, you can register here. 

 

Tuesday, March 19 - Flowing Stillness: Mindful Meditation with Wellness Advocates

5:00pm - 6:00pm | Palm Court (LSC)

In collaboration with the Wellness Advocates and the Office of Sustainability, visit the Palm Court for a guided meditation that focuses on the calming powers our natural resources, like water, can provide.

 

Thursday, March 21 - Lead Service Line Replacement with Illinois Environmental Council, SEA, and SGLC

7:00pm - 8:00pm | IES 124 (LSC)

Join the Student Environmental Alliance, Student Government of Loyola Chicago, and the Illinois Environmental Council for an evening to discuss recent lead service line replacement developments for the City of Chicago. 

 

Friday, March 22 - Water Week Informational Tabling (Maguire)

1:00pm - 3:00pm | Maguire Hall (WTC)

Stop by to visit the Office of Sustainability and learn about Loyola’s commitment to water conservation, water protection, and stormwater management, and how to get involved! 

 

Wipe Out Waste Challenge  

Join Loyola Dining for a Wipe Out Waste Challenge to learn about food waste and try to limit excess food waste in dining halls.

Tuesday, March 19: Breakfast in Simpson from 9:00am - 11:00am

Wednesday, March 20: Lunch in De Nobili from 11:30am - 1:30pm

Thursday, March 21: Breakfast in Arrupe from 9:00am - 10:00am

Friday, March 22: Lunch in Damen from 11:00am - 1:00pm

April 15 - 22, 2024

Celebrate the week leading up to Earth Day on April 22, 2024! Earth Week is an opportunity to reflect on sustainability achievements throughout the year and refresh our commitment to protecting the earth and its inhabitants.

 

Saturday, April 13, 2024 - EcoProm

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Damen MPR

All LUC student can join the sustainability clubs for EcoProm 2024! Wear second-hand, sustainable outfits and dance with your friends, enjoy appetizers and participate in the give-away!

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Fairtrade Coffee Tasting with Aramark

10:00am - 12:00pm | Engrained Cafe

 

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Chef's Demo

5:00 pm - 7:00pm | Francis Hall Cafe

 

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Climate Strike Prep with Student Environmental Alliance

7:00 pm - 8:00pm | SES 110

Join SEA in preparing materials to participate in Friday's Citywide Climate Strike. Visit SEA's Instgram page for more information.

 

Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Campus Clean Up with Restoration Club

10:00am - 12:00pm | Meet in SES atrium

Join Loyola's Restoration Club for a spring-time clean up of Lake Shore Campus.

 

Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Mass Reimagined with Ignatian Voices and the New Earth Ensemble

3:00pm - 4:00pm | Madonna della Strada Chapel (ticket required)

To celebrate Earth Day, Loyola's Ignatian Voices is joined by members of the New Earth Ensemble to explore the "mass reimagined" as a spiritual platform for contemplating climate change. The event is free but a ticket is required.

 

Monday, April 22nd, 2024 - (b)Earth Day Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm | Damen Den

As part of our annual Celebration of Students, celebrate this year's sustainability accomplishments at Loyola's annual Earth Day Celebration! Free food, entertainment, and activities will be provided. 

 

May 1-10, 2024 - Think Green & Give Donation Move-Out Program

Sign up to volunteer to sort donations from Loyola's move-out donation program! More information and volunteer sign up available soon. 

There are so many opportunities to get involved at Loyola! Keep an eye out for great events from our partners throughout the year. 

October: Indigenous Peoples' Day

February: Black History Month

March: Climate Change Conference

May-June: Bike Challenge