Sustainability has long been a pillar within Clarkson University, woven into the curriculum and extracurricular activities in an effort to better the perspectives and expertise within its faculty and student body. For the past ten years, the university has taken a crosswalk approach under the leadership of President Anthony G. Collins, meeting sustainability goals through classroom instruction, student projects and strategic initiatives.

Now, the university is taking the initiative a step further by making the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which span social, economic, ecological and energy, part of the long-term strategic planning process. Over the next month we will be highlighting the SDGs at Clarkson University through outreach campaigns, workshops, and events. 

This week we are focusing on SDGs that work toward an increased quality of life.  Look for our TV screens and facebook posts that help to celebrate our leaders in these areas. 

#4 Quality Education: The Adirondack Semester immerses students in nature while completing multidisciplinary course work. 

#5 Gender Equality: Ruth Baltus , Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, encourages women in STEM. In 2019, Baltus received the American Chemical Society Award for Encouraging Women into careers in the chemical sciences. 

#8 Decent Work and Economic Growth: Clarkson Reh School of Business works with microfinance groups in southwestern Uganda to learn how access to finance can help rural communities prosper. 

#10 Reduced Inequalities: Clarkson’s Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) has a mission to provide access and opportunity to obtain a college degree for eligible NY residents to the full extent of experiences Clarkson has to offer. 

Upcoming SDG Events:

• SDG Awareness Week: 
  • February 28 – March 4th
  • Celebrated as part of the University Global Coalition.
• SDG Faculty Workshop
  • Thursday, Feb 24, 2022, 9:45 – 11:30am
  • Peterson Board Room or Zoom
• SDGs Launch!
  • This will be a 3 part workshop for students and community members. Students will be able to earn an SDG badge. 
    • Session 1: April 1 – Apr 8, 2022 (Asynchronous)
    • Sessions 2 and 3: April 9th 
• SDG Blitz!
  • Training on Feb 28 or Mar 1 to prep a group of faculty, staff and student volunteers to do short interviews with instructors during SDG week to identify ALL classes that relate to the SDGs.