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Contracted Construction Company Embraces Sustainability at SU

Kristen Nielsen, Author
March 7, 2019

Seattle University has chosen Skanska as the general contractor handle to demolition the University Services Building and later build a new science building in its place. The building will be a hub for...

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Earth Week Invigorates the Effort for Sustainability at SU

Bailee Clark, Author
April 26, 2017

Last week was the 47th annual Earth Day, and people around the world participated in events like the March for Science in an effort to address growing concerns on the future of the environment. SAMIRA...

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SU’s Campus Sustainability: A Shared Goals and Responsibility

Les Tobias, Author
February 22, 2017

If you remember the Garbology event from two weeks ago, it’s probably because you noticed a mountain of trash piled in front of the Lemieux Library. That waste was collected and sorted in full view to...

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SRI Task Force Forums Revive Sustainability Conversation

Nick Turner, Author
February 10, 2016

The newly formed Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) task force held its first round of open forums last Tuesday, inviting faculty and students to actively participate in Seattle University’s efforts...

Albers Ethics Week Provides Valuable Learning Experience for Students

Albers Ethics Week Provides Valuable Learning Experience for Students

Ben Wiley, Author
May 21, 2021

Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics held Albers Ethics Week May 10-14, an annual event during which guest speakers from both the Seattle and national business community visit...

Crosscut Festival Highlights Racial Injustices from 2020 in Virtual Format

Crosscut Festival Highlights Racial Injustices from 2020 in Virtual Format

Ashley Hagar, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2021

After a year of anticipation, people from around the world were able to come together virtually for the fifth annual Crosscut Festival. This year’s festival had over 50 speakers for the event that ran...

Crosscut Festival Highlights Racial Injustices from 2020 in Virtual Format

Crosscut Festival Highlights Racial Injustices from 2020 in Virtual Format

Ashley Hagar, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2021

After a year of anticipation, people from around the world were able to come together virtually for the fifth annual Crosscut Festival. This year’s festival had over 50 speakers for the event that ran...

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Earth Week Event at C-Street Highlights Sustainable Vegan Menu

Sophia Marcinek, Volunteer Reporter
April 30, 2021

College dining is notoriously a point of discontentment among university students. Finding options that such a wide range of students will enjoy can be difficult for universities, so dietary restrictions...

Local Nonprofit Uses Seattle U Community Connections to Fight Against Energy Poverty

Local Nonprofit Uses Seattle U Community Connections to Fight Against Energy Poverty

Nicole Khudyakov , Staff Reporter
April 30, 2021

Seattle University prides itself on the number of students and faculty that practice community service and engage in solving issues ranging from environmental sustainability to social justice. The school...

Seattle U CEJS Hosts Events in Honor of Earth Month

Seattle U CEJS Hosts Events in Honor of Earth Month

Ashley Hagar, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2021

As the celebration of Earth Day quickly approaches in the month of April, Seattle University’s Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability (CEJS) has partnered with various campus partners to...

The Historical Purpose of Sustainable Fashion

The Historical Purpose of Sustainable Fashion

Megan Zandsoltani , Staff Reporter
March 4, 2021

There has been a noticeable rise in second-hand shopping in recent years and many are now turning to thrift stores to change up their look. With people now trying to become mindful of their purchases,...

Seattle University Reacts to 22nd President Announcement

Seattle University Reacts to 22nd President Announcement

Ranging from topics involving health and safety, community engagement, political climate and most recently surrounding the Seattle University presidential search, a plethora of decisions have remained...

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