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A discussion among Chancellor Justin Schwartz, Vice Chancellor for Sustainability Andrew Mayock and Sustainability Research Initiative Executive Director Jane Zelikova will headline the 32nd annualÌýCampus Sustainability Summit, taking place April 22–23 at the University Memorial Center.Ìý

All Buffs and community members are invited to attend the two-day event, which presents many opportunities to share, learn about and celebrate the wide array of accomplishments, challenges and new ideas related to sustainability in the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ community.

Explore sessions

Sessions open to all who are interested include:

Leadership Perspectives on Building Resilience and Accelerating Impact

Join Schwartz in conversation with Zelikova and Mayock. They will discuss their shared visions and map out the path forward for campus sustainability and climate action.

Advancing Campus Climate Action

An engaging discussion on the latest developments in ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the strategies driving sustainable change and solutions across campus.

Student Perspectives

How CU Can Reduce Emissions:ÌýUndergraduate students will present ideas for how the university can reduce its carbon emissions in student and parent travel, business travel, transportation and waste.

Community Resilience: Disaster Preparedness Basics

This workshop will lay out how to plan for individual and community needs considering the intensifying climate crisis and increasing frequency of extreme weather events.

STARS: Mapping Priorities and Measuring Impact

In this session, staff will share key data and performance metrics from the current Gold-rated STARS report and recommendations for campus actions and strategy.

Growing a Resilient Food System: Community, Collaboration and Creativity

This panel of local change leaders will explore solutions and opportunities, and share innovative programs that support both food security and nutrition.

Co-designing Interdisciplinary Pathways for Climate, Sustainability and Justice

This panel session will showcase the ongoing development of academic pathways in climate, sustainability and justice for undergraduate students.

Closing the Loop: Circular Economy Solutions

Join ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ and city of Boulder staff to explore successes, opportunities, challenges and ideas to achieve a circular economy.Ìý

More summit events

Drop ‘N’ Swap

Donate and pick up new-to-you items such as clothing, shoes, accessories, outdoor gear, office supplies, housewares, room decor and more. April 22, noon–5 p.m.

Student Idea Showcase

Learn about sustainability and climate solutions from ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students and vote for your favorite. $5,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs! April 22, 1–4 p.m.

Campus Sustainability Awards

Join us at the awards ceremony as we recognize outstanding efforts toward continuing the leadership and legacy of sustainability at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ. April 23, noon–1 p.m.; advance registration required

Companion events

Each evening of the summit features events at the Boulder Theater:Ìý

• The 10th annual celebrates the power of comedy to ignite climate awareness and action featuring professional comedians and CU students.
• The New Venture Challenge Finals has CU’s top entrepreneurs pitching their innovative business ventures live to a panel of judges and competing for a share of $325,000.

These free events are popular, and advance reservations are recommended. Ìý

See for yourself how Buffs are working to advance sustainability efforts. For more information, visit theÌýCampus Sustainability Summit event website.