We are Hiring!
Want to earn some extra cash and get late move out from your residence hall? Apply for the position here!
The Office of Sustainability is hiring Move Out Eco-Reps! In this role, you will help the Office of Sustainability achieve their goals of diverting as much waste as possible from the landfill, making the move-out process more eco-friendly. Job responsibilities include managing donation stations either on main campus (near the residence halls), Chapman Grand, or Panther Village by directing students and families as they sort their donations into various streams: clothing, furniture, household items, electronic waste, etc.
This is an hourly paid position that requires minimal experience and only one training session required prior to move out. Work shifts will take place from Wednesday May 17th to Saturday May 20th, in increments of 4-hour shifts (8am-12pm, 12pm-4pm, 4pm-8pm). A minimum of 3 shifts are required for this position, and for Eco-Reps living in Chapman residence halls, an extension is given until Monday, May 22nd for move out.
Regalia Reuse
We’re just a little over a month out from graduation! Early congratulations to all the graduating seniors and good luck with your last round of finals. This week, we distributed donated caps and gowns to graduates who reserved items through our Regalia Reuse program.
Did you know that more than 5 million gowns wind up in landfills every year? Interested in helping divert waste from the landfills? Consider donating your graduation regalia after graduation for the next class! There will be a drop box in the Rotunda at Leatherby Libraries following Commencement where you can leave items you wish to donate.
Res Life x Office of Sustainability Events
Thrifty Fest
Henley Hall is hosting an event to encourage sustainable living through their first Thrifty Fest! On April 15 from 10am – 4pm, come to the Sandhu Conference Center parking lot and participate in a clothing and goods exchange. Donate or exchange old clothes and items to get a head start on spring cleaning! Sign up for a time here to have your donations picked up prior to the event and earn digital tickets you can use to "buy" items at Thrifty Fest. There will also be social media challenges you can complete to earn digital tickets. Keep an eye out on our Instagram for these!
Contra Earth Day Trivia
Join us on Wednesday, April 19 from 10:30am – 1:30pm at Contra to play some trivia around Earth Day and sustainability! Simply answer three questions correctly and receive a discount on your drink. Don’t forget to bring your own reusable cup to get another stamp on your punch card.
Glass Hall’s Prom
Catch the Office of Sustainability at Glass Hall’s Prom on Thursday, April 20 from 8 - 10pm. Play our Bin it to Win it waste sorting game and choose from a selection of sustainable prizes!
Earth Day!
On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, from 9am – 1pm, the Office of Sustainability and Orange Homegrown will be partnering for Earth Day at the Farmers Market! Join us for games, trivia, and prizes. Keep an eye out for more information as Earth Day comes closer!
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