Green Initiatives
UW Oshkosh is becoming a national leader in campus sustainability. Below are some initatives we have taken.
Sustainability in Campus Operations
UWO aims to end use of fossil fuels. April 23, 2008
Unveiling of the Campus Sustainability Plan, April 23, 2008
UWO adopts cage-free egg policy
UWO builds new Wellness Center based on LEED standards
UWO Campus Sustainability Team announced. Oct. 6, 2006
Chancellor Wells & UWO featured in Public Purpose. July-Aug. 2006.
UWO cited as Wisconsin leader in purchasing renewable energy. March 2006.
UWO wins Energy Star Award. Oct. 2005.
UWO wins Green Campus Grant from Johnson Controls. Sept. 2005.
UWO increases purchase of renewable energy. Feb. 2005.
UWO wins NWF Campus Ecology Award. Oct. 2004.
UWO wins EPA Green Power Purchaser Award. May 2003.
UWO listed by EPA as Energy Star Case Study.
UWO and the Campus Climate Challenge
Earth Charter at UWO
UWO Earth Charter
UWO Endorsement of the Earth Charter
Academic Programs
Environmental Studies Program
African American Studies minor
Global Educator Graduate Certificate Program
Student Groups
Campus Greens
SEAC (Student Environmental Action Coalition)
UW Oshkosh Community Gardens
Events
Earth Charter (every October, and beyond)
UWO Earth Charter Community Summit – World’s Largest
2006 Earth Charter Summit
2005 Earth Charter Summit
2004 Earth Charter Summit
2003 Earth Charter Summit
2002 Earth Charter Summit
2001 Earth Charter Summit
UWO Earth Week (every April)
2007 Earth Week
2006 Earth Week
2005 Earth Week
2004 Earth Week
