Student Orientation

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.

Become a Sustainable Change Agent with these resources and programs!

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1. Sign up for our monthly CECCS newsletters

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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

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4. View or add sustainability events to our Tri-Campus Sustainability Calendar

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

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6. Engage with SDGs@UofT Initiatives

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7. Check out our Sustainability Student Group and Other Inventories

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Adriano Roberto, a graduate student at U of T Scarborough shown here on the roof of Highland Hall, is studying ways to overcome the limitations of Toronto’s current green roof designs to grow food for the city’s residents (photo by Don Campbell).

8. Learn about the University’s Climate Positive Campus Commitment

Ron Saporta touring the central steam plant with Karina Gould, Ehren Cory and Meric Gertler
Ron Saporta, U of T’s chief operating officer, property services and sustainability and CECCS Co-Chair, takes Ehren Cory, CEO of CIB, Karina Gould, families, children and social development, and U of T President Meric Gertler on a tour of the university’s central steam plant (photo by Johnny Guatto).

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.

Congratulations! You are on your way to making meaningful change on campus!