September 2024
There's something for everyone!
Sustainability Events Calendar for Fall Semester 2024
Welcome back to school! Fall semester is full of sustainability-focused and sustainability-inclusive events and activities hosted by UVU organizations or community partners. Some are part of a weekly or monthly series and some are single events or conferences. UVU Sustainability encourages you to come to at least one activity to learn and connect - there's something for everyone!
Fresh Food Friday | UVU CARE Hub & UVU GRIT Garden
Free fruits, vegetables, and herbs from UVU’s GRIT Garden and local partners. UVID needed. Topics: agriculture, health, food access, community
Aug 23, Sep 6 & 20, Oct 4|12:00-2:00|SLWC Demo Kitchen
Walk & Roll to Campus Day | UVU Sustainability Partners
Engage with organizations about getting to, from, and around campus by foot, personal mobility device, bike, scooter, skateboard, etc. Free bike safety checks, refreshments, and more. Topics: transportation, community design, health/wellness, air quality, personal finance
Aug 29|11:30a-1:00p|SLWC Plaza | Event highlight reel on Instagram
GRIT Garden Volunteer Hours | UVU GRIT Garden
Help plant, pull weeds, harvest, and prepare garden produce to go to the campus food pantry. Topics: horticulture/botany, mental health, nutrition, food access
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm | Fridays 9:00-11:00| garden is north of CB, east of UCAS
Really Really Free Market | UVU Office for Global Engagement
Pop-up community thrift store. Bring something, find something. This is not an exchange, everything is free. Bring donations to LA 210G. Topics: Natural resources, economics, community, personal finance, waste
Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 20|10:00-3:00|SB Atrium
Campus Tour Series | UVU Sustainability Partners
Monthly series highlighting sustainability efforts in campus operations and more.
- Sep 17 - GRIT Garden | 11:30a-12:30p | GRIT Garden (north of CB, east of UCAS) | horticulture/botany, food pantry
- Oct 10 - UVU Grounds | 11:30a-12:30p | SB 060 | landscaping, water conservation, automation
- Nov 15 - UVU Recycling | 12:00-12:50p | PS 202 | product design, innovation, resource efficiency
- Dec 2 - UVXmas: Christmas Lights & Climate Fights | 4:30-6:30p | Meet at SW entrance of KB | UVX ride to climate exhibit at the BYU Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
More information soon
UVU Ethics Awareness Week | Center for the Study of Ethics
Shaping Our Futures: Ethics and Forward Thinking - "Faculty and students from across campus will present on a variety of related topics including predictive AI, climate change, ethical responsibilities to future generations, and more." Schedule of events
Sep 23-27 | CB 511
UVU Science Week | College of Science
The purpose of Science Week at UVU is to "provide engaging science activities for UVU students, families, and community" and to "increase science accessibility and curiosity by presenting current information and resources."
Sep 23-27 | SB Atrium, SB Auditorium, and other campus and community venues
Conservative Climate Summit | U.S. Representative John Curtis
The 3rd Annual Conservative Climate Summit explores “conservative solutions for energy, economy, and agriculture to strengthen our national security.”
Oct 4| 7:30a-3:00p| Sorensen Center | Contact UVU Sustainability for student volunteer opportunities
Sustainability Week - October 21-25 | UVU Sustainability Partners
Daily events & activities highlighting ways to engage in sustainability.
- Meatless Monday | Oct 21 | UVU CARE Hub & UVU Wellness | TBD | SLWC Demo Kitchen | plant-based cuisine
- Tree Tuesday | Oct 22 | Tree Advisory Committee & UVU Grounds | 11:00a-1:00p | SC 206C | educational workshops on tree care
- World Wednesday | Oct 23 | UVU Sustainability Partners
- Thoughtful Thursday | Oct 24 | Office of Teaching of Learning | 12:00-1:00p | Teams/Virtual | Lunch & Learn series: Education for Sustainable Development - integrating sustainability into coursework
- Sustainability Fair and Fashion Friday | Oct 25 | UVU Sustainability Partners | 9:00a-1:00p | SB Atrium | engage with sustainability-related organizations, plus an informal thrift chic fashion show
More event info soon - contact UVU Sustainability
Utah Lake Symposium | Utah Lake Authority
The Utah Lake Symposium is "a gathering of policy makers, managers and scientists focused on conserving and enhancing Utah Lake. This year's Symposium will focus on how Utah Lake will proceed moving forward onto phase 2. Topics will include fisheries, invasive vegetation, water quality and project updates with a keynote address on the state of the Lake."
Day 1 (Oct 21): Policy - For Public Audiences
Day 2 (Oct 22): Technical - By Scientists, For Scientists
Oct 21-22 | CB 510-511 | 9:00a-4:00p
David R. Keller Sustainability Prize | UVU Center for the Study of Ethics
This prize is given annually to “organizations in our region in support of exceptional innovation and leadership on sustainability issues.”
Oct 22|more information soon
Environmental Ethics Symposium | UVU Center for the Study of Ethics
This annual symposium explores the “complex relations between human beings and the natural world.” The 2024 theme is "Who's Land?"
Oct 23|more information soon
Fall Forum: Larry Echo Hawk | LDS Earth Stewardship
Larry Echo Hawk is a former US Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs and emeritus general authority in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Previous fall forum speakers include Abby and Spencer Cox, and Sharon Eubank.
Nov 2|5:00-8:00p|FL 428 Lakeview Room | Free tickets
Utah Valley Growth & Prosperity Summit | Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce
“The Utah Valley Growth and Prosperity Summit features several panels that address Utah County’s biggest issues and opportunities. Panels include topics such as: business environment, workforce development, transportation & infrastructure, water, housing, healthcare, natural resources, and education.”
Nov 7|8:00a-3:00p|Sorensen Center|Contact UVU Sustainability for discount ticket info
Calendar of Events
*UVU-sponsored or -located events
September
*6 - Fresh Food Friday | UVU CARE Hub & GRIT Garden | 12:00-2:00p | SLWC Demo Kitchen
9-14 - Fall Clean-Up | Orem City | M-F 8:00a-7:00p / Sat 8:00a-3:00p | Nielsen's Grove Park
*11 - Really Really Free Market | Office for Global Engagement | 10:00a-3:00p | SB Atrium
13 - Grow the Flow | BYU Honors Program | 12:00p | 321 MSRB at BYU
14 - Planting Party | Utah Lake Authority | 9:00a-12:00p | Northlake Park
16-21 - Fall Clean-Up | Orem City | M-F 8:00a-7:00p / Sat 8:00a-3:00p | Palisade Park
*17 - Campus Tour Series: GRIT Garden | UVU Sustainability and GRIT Garden | 11:30a-12:30p | GRIT Garden (north of CB, east of UCAS, approx 900 W 800 S, Orem)
17 - Moonlight on the Murdock | Bike Orem | 9:00p | 800 N Murdock Canal Trailhead, Orem
*20 - Fresh Food Friday | UVU CARE Hub & GRIT Garden | 12:00-2:00p | SLWC Demo Kitchen
21 - Free SWAP - Sharing We All Prosper | Orem City Partners | 9:00a-1:00p | Palisade Park
23 - Harvest Festival | Orem City & Partners | 4:30-7:00p | Orem Community Hospital - 400 W 400 N, Orem
*23-27 - UVU Ethics Awareness Week - sustainability-focused and -inclusive sessions | schedule of events
*23-27 - UVU Science Week - sustainability-focused and -inclusive events
*26-27 - Provo River Clean up with UVU College of Science - sign up for 9:00 am or 1:00pm shifts
28 - Connect 4 Ride | Bike Orem
*Sept GRIT Garden Volunteer Hours: Wed Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 4-7p | Fri Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 9-11a
October
*4 - Fresh Food Friday | UVU CARE Hub & GRIT Garden | 12:00-2:00p | SLWC Demo Kitchen
5 - Planting Party | Utah Lake Authority | TBD | Vineyard Shoreline
*9 - Really Really Free Market | Office for Global Engagement | 10:00a-3:00p | SB Atrium
*10 - Campus Tour Series: Landscaping & Water | UVU Sustainability and UVU Grounds | 11:30a-12:30p
*21-22 - Utah Lake Symposium | Utah Lake Authority | 9:00a-4:00p | CB 510/511 | Registration required for in-person attendance
*SUSTAINABILITY WEEK: OCTOBER 21-25
*21 - Meatless Monday | UVU CARE Hub & UVU Wellness
*22 - Tree Tuesday | UVU Tree Advisory Committee & UVU Grounds | 11:00a-1:00p | SC 206C
*22 - David R. Keller Sustainability Prize | UVU Center for the Study of Ethics
*23 - World Wednesday | UVU Sustainability
*23 - Environmental Ethics Symposium | UVU Center for the Study of Ethics
*24 - Thoughtful Thursday | Office of Teaching and Learning | Lunch & Learn: Education for Sustainable Development | 12:00p | Teams/Virtual
24 - Networking Event | Utah Sustainable Business Coalition | 6:30-8:00p | Kiln, 26 S Rio Grande St. #2072, Salt Lake City
*25 - Sustainability Fair & Fashion Friday | UVU Sustainability Partners | 9:00a-1:00p | SB Atrium
26 - Connect 4 Ride | Bike Orem
*Oct GRIT Garden Volunteer Hours: Wed Oct 2, 9. 23, 30 @ 4-6p; Fri Oct 4, 11, 25 @ 9-11a
Ongoing events at UVU:
National and Global
Sep 5 - Amazon Rainforest Day | Sep 21 (3rd Sat) - National Clean Up Day | Sep 21 - Zero Emissions Day | Sep 22 - Equinox | Sep 22 - Car Free Day | Sep 22 (4th Sun) - World Rivers Day | Sep 26 - World Environmental Health Day | Oct 2 (1st Wed) - Energy Efficiency Day | Oct 7 (1st Mon) - World Habitat Day | Oct 14 - Int'l E-Waste Day
In the News/Dashboard
Pedestrian Bridge : Average daily* crossings in April: ~ (*school days only) *Signal is currently down* {Source: udottraffic.utah.gov}