CECCS will be participating in the following 2024 Orientation events on all three campuses. Come find us to learn more about how you can become a sustainable change agent on campus this year, or browse the below list of programs and resources.
- St. George Campus Club’s Fair, Friday, August 30, 1-4pm
- UTM Resource Fair, Wednesday, September 4, 11am-3pm
- UTSC Get Experience Fair, Wednesday, September 11, 11am-3pm
Become a Sustainable Change Agent with these resources and programs!
1. Sign up for our monthly CECCS newsletters
Subscribing to our monthly CECCS newsletter is the best way to learn about important sustainability news and opportunities that arise throughout the year, such as paid sustainability internship opportunities.
All students who subscribe to our newsletter during Orientation (until September 13, 2024) will be automatically entered to win $200 in TBucks or UTM Gift Dollars.
2. Follow us on Social Media
Following our social media channels is another great way to stay updated throughout the year. Find us on Instagram @UofTCECCS. Be sure to also follow the Sustainability Offices on each campus @SustainableUofT, @SustainableUTSC, and and @SustainableUTM.
3. Participate in the Sustainability Pathways Program
- Earn Co-Curricular Record (CCR) credit by participating in sustainability activities on and off campus with the Sustainability Citizen Program
- Get academic certification with the Sustainability Scholar Program
4. View or add sustainability events to our Tri-Campus Sustainability Calendar
- Login to Folio and view the calendar for upcoming sustainability events
- Submit a sustainability event to include in our calendar
- Attend any events listed in the calendar to earn credit towards the Sustainability Citizen Program. Students who complete the Citizen program will have it noted on their Co-Curricular Record (CCR).
5. Engage with the CECCS Student Leadership Subcommittee
This new subcommittee of CECCS is launching this fall and the inaugural members will be announced shortly. Read the Terms of Reference here, and engage with Subcommittee members to launch new student-led initiatives and influence existing sustainability programs at U of T.
6. Get involved in the Tri-Campus Sustainability Offices
- St. George
- Volunteer with the UTSG Student Sustainable Ambassador Program
- Certify your residence, events, or even yourself with the Sustainable Change Program
- UTM
- Volunteer with the UTM Sustainability Ambassador Program
- Enroll in the new UTM Sustainability Scholar Certificate Program.
- Enroll in the UTM Certificate of Completion in Global Sustainability and earn credits towards the Sustainability Citizen Program
- Learn about UTM’s Sustainability Strategic Plan
- UTSC
- Volunteer with the UTSC Waste Ambassador Program
- Participate in the UTSC Waste Reduction Week Oct. 7-11
- Check out the UTSC Free Store and Bike Share Program
- Nominate yourself or someone you know from any campus for a Sustainable Action Award
6. Check out our Sustainability Student Group and Other Inventories
- Browse over 200 sustainability student groups in our Student Group Inventory for more opportunities to get involved in sustainability initiatives on campus.
- Check out the Sustainability Course Inventory, which includes over 2000 sustainability-oriented courses across the three campuses.
- Interested in getting some Experiential Learning (EL) experience? Head over to our Sustainability EL Course Inventory
7. Learn about the University’s Climate Positive Campus Commitment
The tri-campus University of Toronto has pledged to become climate positive by 2050. Learn more about what this means and what we are doing to fulfill this pledge.