Sustainability Pledge

Pledge

University of Kansas students are pledging to make KU a better place for themselves and future Jayhawks by living more sustainably. Join the pledge today!

Campus Sustainability Plan

The Center for Sustainability coordinated development of the Campus Sustainability Plan, Building Sustainable Traditions, which was released in October 2011. We are now working with campus departments to implement components of the plan.

STARS

STARS
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) is an evaluation of sustainability in operations, finance and administration, and research and education.

Take Charge!

The Take Charge Challenge is a friendly competition to save energy, save money, and take charge of our energy future. Find out how you can help Lawrence beat Manhattan.

Rain Garden

Students from multiple disciplines worked together to develop the rain garden in 2009. Today, it is 5,200 square feet and is home to 2,500 native plants from up to 18 different species.

Climate Action Plan

With the combined efforts of students and CFS staff, CAP offers a comprehensive inventory of the factors that contribute to KU's greenhouse gas emissions & provides recommendations. It serves as a strong starting point for reducing KU's impact.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.