Videos
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Every Day is Earth Day
At Loyola, we value sustainability. We know we can't take one day out of the year to care for our planet. We believe that every day is Earth Day. WATCH VIDEO Climate Change Conference
Mary Robinson's Keynote Address
The recording of Mary Robinson's keynote at "Climate Justice: The Struggle for Our Common Home" is now online. Watch VideoVideo
Caring for our Common Home
On occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM), over 30 leaders from our network gathered in the holy city of Assisi for 4 days of strategic planning and then traveled to Rome to meet Pope Francis. Watch VideoAlumni Achievements
Algae: Brewery Wastewater's Second Chance
Jakob Nalley is an alum of Loyola University Chicago's Environmental Science program. He's now a Ph.D. candidate at Michigan State University's W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, studying the role algae can play in cleaning up brewery wastewater streams and turning them into sources for biofuels. Watch VideoLocal Food System
No Impact Meal - A More Mindful Dinner
The No Impact Meal (NIM) program is transforming our relationship with food on campus, one meal at a time. Led by a group sustainability interns since the spring of 2015, the program prepares a local and sustainable meal in Loyola’s residence halls, which allows students to make a conscious connection to their food. Watch VideoWater Conservation
Stormwater Management
Loyola has a close relationship with Lake Michigan in more ways than one. Here's how Loyola's Lake Shore Campus uses stormwater management to help keep Chicago's waters clean. Watch VideoVideo
Performance at 2016 Climate Change Conference
Performing live to composer Frank Ticheli's Earth Song, the Loyola University Chorale and Loyola Dance Theatre joined the School for Environmental Sustainability to reflect on and celebrate climate change initiatives. Mundelein Auditorium on Friday, March 18, 2016. Watch VideoUrban Agriculture
A Conversation with Urban Agriculture Coordinator Kevin Erickson
Kevin Erickson starts his day by biking to work at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Environmental Sustainability (SES). His mornings are busy as he regularly collaborates with Rogers Park community partners about sustainable agriculture ideas or assists with student projects in Loyola’s Ecodome. Watch VideoVideo
Loyola's Edible Mushroom Project
Brendan Goodwin, a junior studying food systems and sustainable agriculture, and Chance Moore, a junior studying environmental science, met second semester of their freshman year in STEP Food Systems. Watch VideoA Sustainable Solution
See how Loyola’s Farmers Market blends sustainability, social justice. Watch VideoDocumentary Film
Student Operation for Avian Relief (SOAR)
Loyola University Chicago student Matthew Grcic produced this documentary about SOAR. The film played at the 2015 Cincinnati Film Festival, the 2015 Lake Erie Arts and Film Festival, and the 2015 6th Annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival. Watch VideoIES Construction
IES Time Lapse
The School of Environmental Sustainability combines academic, residential and research spaces in one innovative new facility. Watch VideoVideo
Growing Food at Loyola
Students describe their experience in the experiential course, Solutions To Environmental Problems (STEP): Food Systems Watch VideoVideo
School of Environmental Sustainability
Nancy Tuchman, PhD, founding director of the School of Environmental Sustainability, introduces the new institute and exciting programs taking shape at Loyola University Chicago. Watch VideoSES summer courses at LUREC
This summer, take a course in Loyola's "wilderness classroom" at the Retreat and Ecology Campus and get hands-on experience in ecology, restoration and sustainability. Watch VideoConservation of Neotropical Ecosystems
See the experience of the Study Abroad course in Belize. Watch VideoInvasives to Energy Webinar Presentation
Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability has initiated the Invasives to Energy project, which aims to develop financial incentives for private organizations actively managing invasive species. Watch VideoVideo
Growing Food at Loyola
Students describe their experience in the experiential course, Solutions To Environmental Problems (STEP): Food Systems Watch VideoVideo
Composting at Loyola University Chicago
Composting is an essential part of living a sustainable life, and here is why you should do it. Watch VideoThe Importance of Bird Watching
Loyola University Chicago graduate student Amaechi Ugwu created this short documentary for the final project of his film class about Fr. Mitten's interest in bird conservation. Watch VideoTap Water Challenge
As part of our civic engagement project we decided to conduct our own Tap Water Challenge which encourages participants to try and taste the difference between tap and bottled water. Watch VideoOffice of Sustainability
A quick animated video showing the value of Loyola's sustainability efforts. Watch VideoUniversity Sustainability
What is unique about the program we have here at Loyola is that we're in a very urban environment, we have an urban campus and yet we're doing very progressive environmental activities on campus that are significantly lowering our carbon footprint. Watch VideoEcological Laboratory
At Loyola's Retreat & Ecology Campus, students can take an ecology laboratory course and experience nature as their classroom. Watch VideoSowing the Seeds of Change
The School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University Chicago combines academics and research with sustainable agriculture and community living. And it does it all in one amazing facility. Watch VideoVideo
Caring for our Common Home
On occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM), over 30 leaders from our network gathered in the holy city of Assisi for 4 days of strategic planning and then traveled to Rome to meet Pope Francis. Watch Video