Balancing society, economy, and the environment so thatthe needs of the present are met without compromising theneeds of future generations of people and ecosystems.
The Office of Sustainability is committed to establishing the U as a leader in working towards a more sustainable future. Our vision is to create a culture of sustainability shared by campus and the surrounding communities. We are building upon the values of our University’s mission to facilitate active and responsible citizenship in the realms of human health, environmental stewardship, economic progress, and social responsibility.
"The world often sees environmentalism or being green as being less bad. It's not really about being less bad, it's about being more good. So I think that's the difference. When all of a sudden you realize that we have to become a creative force, not just a less destructive force. That's a big revelation." -William McDonough, The Green Book, Rogers and Kostigen 2007.