Get Involved

Dominican offers many opportunities for students, faculty and staff to get involved in sustainability efforts on campus and beyond.

Student Internships

Opportunities for students include several sustainability internships as well as student employment positions as sustainability stewards. For more information, visit thestudent employmentwebsite or contactsustainability@dom.edu.

Sustain DU

SustainDUaims to elevate environmental consciousness on campus through sustainability leadership, low- to zero-waste events and partnerships with community and local organizations.

Learn More

• For sustainability tours, to volunteer in the greenhouse or campus gardens, contactsustainability@dom.edu
• To get involved with the campus bees, contactEllen McManusorTama Weisman
• ContactEmily Saboto get involved inSustainDU.
• For theBikeDUprogram, dial 0 from a campus phone for the Welcome and Information Desk, or visit one of the WID desks at the Priory east entrance or Main Campus, Lewis Hall and Coughlin Commons desk to obtain information and request a bicycle.

Supporters of Sustainability

• Dominican University Dining Services is committed to operating as sustainably as possible through:
  • Buying local (items grown or raised within a 150-mile radius of River Forest)
  • Recycling
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  • Biodegradable and compostable disposables
  • Implementing water- and energy-saving measures throughout the foodservice operation
  • Composting and recycling when possible
• TheStepan bookstore,由福利特,recycles textbooks and offers students the option of renting textbooks or buying used books. The store also offers environmentally friendly products and clothing that is made under fair labor guidelines. For more information, visit Follett'sWe're Focused on Sustainabilitywebsite.
• Kimco, our maintenance provider, uses green cleaning supplies.