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The School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES) has produced a video that highlights our interdisciplinary approach to research, education, and engagement around sustainability issues. SoGES is catalyzing and supporting new research collaborations, educating future sustainability leaders, and building deeper connections with stakeholders WATCH HERE

The Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has once again designated CSU the highest sustainability score of any doctoral granting institution. WATCH HERE

Students are the heart of CSU's focus on sustainability, and much of the recognition CSU receives for its efforts can be credited to the many student-led sustainability projects on campus, including the Student Sustainability Center housed at SoGES. WATCH HERE

Recordings of our events are available on the SoGES YouTube channel. As we head into summer, catch up on a variety of sustainability topics presented throughout the past academic year HERE

The inaugural Climate Transitions Dialogue (CTD) will take place June 6-7 at CSU Lory Student Center. The Dialogue is designed to catalyze and encourage people and groups to learn more about Colorado's climate transition community. This interactive dialogue is sure to foster continued conversation and generate ideas for joint action. LEARN MORE

We are proud to recognize students completing the Minor in Global Environmental Sustainability (GES), Sustainable Water Interdisciplinary Minor (SWIM), Sustainability in Peace and Reconciliation Studies Minor (SPRS), and the Minor in Sustainable Energy (SEM). This years' graduating class represented all eight colleges with 22 different majors.

Our newest cohort of 20 PhD students and postdoctoral scholars have been announced and will receive training beginning in September. The incoming cohort has fellows across 6 colleges and from 15 different departments across campus. Over 200 early career scientists have completed the fellowship and have applied their skills to develop noteworthy careers across the globe. LEARN MORE

SoGES in collaboration with CSU Office of International Programs hosted a major workshop for Fulbright Scholars in April. The workshop brought 84 scholars from 49 different countries to hear talks from CSU and northern Colorado experts, engage in discussions of climate impacts experienced by different nations, and participants presented on how their institutions are responding to the challenges posed by climate change. Learn more about CSU participation HERE

Close to 200 high school students from across the front range were challenged to be the change during this event organized by Poudre School District and SoGES. LEARN MORE

The real glaciers of Colorado

Guest Post by Brianna Rick, 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Geosciences

Guest Post by Katie Nigro, 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship and the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology

Guest Post by Leena Vilonen, 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Biology and the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology

Guest Post by Fionna Samuels, 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Chemistry

Guest Post by Andreas Wion, 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship and the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology

Global Environmental Sustainability Minor (GES)

Our flagship minor, the GES program provides a deep understanding of the complexity surrounding the problems we face and the solutions that we need to implement to address climate change, biodiversity, pollution, public health, oceans, food security, and development on a global scale. LEARN MORE.

Jointly offered by the Colorado Water Center and SoGES, this minor focuses on water issues from social, political, economic, and ecological perspectives. Students gain knowledge of the complexities of water use and management. LEARN MORE.

This minor focuses on social, philosophical, and education aspects of peace and reconciliation and how these can address issues of sustainability. LEARN MORE.

Jointly offered by the CSU Energy Institute and SoGES, this minor focuses on the many dimensions of sustainable energy and breaking down traditional barriers that separate the science and engineering of energy from the social, economic, and political aspects of energy. LEARN MORE.

Online minor enrollment is available. Visit the SoGES education and training webpage to learn more, download the minor course check sheets, and set up an advising appointment.

Housed at SoGES, the Student Sustainability Center (SSC) is a university-wide, student-run organization that empowers students to advance sustainability practices and principles on and beyond CSU’s campus. For more information and to get involved, email sscdirector@colostate.edu

NEW! The Graduate Student Chapter of the Student Sustainability Center (SSC) seeks to engage graduate students who are interested in sustainability-related careers. Available to students in Master's and Ph.D. programs. Jacob VanderRoest, Chemistry, spearheaded the creation of the graduate chapter and serves as its inaugural director. For more information and to get involved, email sscgradchapter@colostate.edu

Visit the SSC webpage, and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

SoGES addresses complex and global challenges by propelling sustainability research, educating future sustainability leaders, and connecting with the community. LEARN MORE about our School, our mission, and ways you can support our work.

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