Join us for the Virtual Higher Education Summit 2020 (#HES2020) from 31 August – 2 September 2020. The international event addresses the question “How can we assure quality and transformative learning for sustainable development?” and is co-organised by the COPERNICUS Alliance, saguf, td-net,...
This once-a-year extravaganza of inspiration provides a lively overview of sustainability initiatives, projects, and programs at PSU and the opportunity to mix and mingle with the most forward-thinking students, staff, and faculty on campus. RSVP today!
This spring, Portland State has been recognized for its positive global impact through the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which consider the intersection of higher education and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PSU ranked in the top 300 internationally and...
The Worry & Hope study at the University of Hawaii revealed a pervasive emotional climate of fear, anger, sadness, shame and hope about climate change. College faculty already knew this, and are, themselves, feeling anxiety, grief, and additional stress that accompanies a sense of urgency and...
Thank you for your interest in Student Leaders for Service. We look forward to talking to you about being part of our team of service leaders! To apply, read through the following details and then press the green Registration button on the upper right hand corner of this page. Applications are due...
THE Impact Rankings 2020: results announced THE Releases 2020 University Impact Rankings The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assess universities against the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. The 2020 ranking includes 766 universities from 85 nations/regions. Universities in...
Submit your nominations today! The Excellence in Sustainability Awards allow us to shine a light on people who inspire us. We’re asking for your help in identifying the students, staff, and faculty stars who are playing key roles to improve social justice, environmental harmony, and our thriving...
This year’s celebration will be fully online and virtual. Below is how you can engage in activities from the safety and comfort of your home! Virtual Bingo Download the Earth Week Bingo PDF and complete activities to be entered in a chance to win PCC Sustainability swag! Complete...
Dear AASHE Community, We recognize that the global pandemic we’re experiencing is creating intense challenges for most everyone, including those of us supporting sustainability in higher education. AASHE is doing what we can to support you at this time which includes planning for the future. While...
For over a decade, the Institute for Sustainable Solutions (ISS) at Portland State University has provided leadership in campus and community engagement, research and education around issues of livability, climate change and sustainable cities and regions. ISS’s success over the years is due...
Gary Lawrence has been in the trenches of local government, academia, NGOs and the private sector working on a range of sustainability issues and he has the battle scars to prove it. Many of his scars healed with a little more wisdom about what doesn’t work and what might work better. He would...
Naturalists at the time observed rising ocean temperatures, sinking glaciers, and a disintegrating coastal ice shelf. Politicians, in turn, acted quickly on this information to reinvigorate Arctic exploration and the hunt for a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. Since then,...