This February: Love for the Planet

As we welcome the vibrant energy of the spring semester, we hope you had a rejuvenating winter break. This February, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, the Office of Climate Action is excited to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter. Together, we continue to strengthen our collective commitment to sustainability at Rutgers University.

Sustainability, Environment & Climate Action Job Fair:

Connecting Employers and Future Leaders

Join us for an exciting event showcasing job and internship opportunities in green industries. This event is open to employers from all sectors and students and alumni from any New Jersey College or University from all academic disciplines. Please register now to secure your spot!

OCA Update

Food Dashboard launched

The Climate Action Group - Food Systems has officially launched the Rutgers Food Dashboard! Stay informed and track food related emissions across campus. The Dining Services and Food Vendors Climate Action Group will measure and reduce all food and drink-related scope 3 emissions associated with procurement and waste. Learn more .

Sustainability Ambassador Team

Our sustainability team helps build a culture of sustainability at Rutgers. Welcome our newly appointed members for Spring 2025 to join our current Ambassador Team.

New Sustainability Ambassadors:

Henry Poblete, School Of Engineering, Rutgers - New Brunswick
Sofia Kurdyla, School Of Environmental & Biological Science, Rutgers - New Brunswick

Ambassador Program Assistant:

Grace Parker Bardachino, School Of Arts And Sciences, Rutgers - New Brunswick

Learn More About Sustainability Ambassador Program

OCA Spring 2025 Interns

We’re excited to introduce and welcome our Spring 2025 Interns from The School Of Environmental & Biological Science, Rutgers - New Brunswick. These talented individuals will be contributing to our mission and bringing fresh ideas and energy to our projects. We can’t wait to see all the great work we’ll accomplish together this semester.

Eschanea Bartolo Hernandez
William Clark
Jackie Stromberg
Kyla Miller

Interns gain research and professional skills while helping with key climate action projects. The internship is open to all Rutgers undergraduate students. Learn More

Coming Soon

Rutgers Day

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 am-4 pm. Join this ultimate celebration of everything Rutgers, featuring hundreds of programs, exhibits, hands-on activities, live entertainment, and more.

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Event - The Epic 2024 Election

What it Means for ESG and Sustainability Careers

Organized by Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation, an insightful event discussing the impact of the 2024 election on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability careers at 1 Corporate Place South, Piscataway on Wednesday, February 12 · 5:30 - 8pm EST

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Sustainability Tips

Skip the flowers- give a potted plant
Cook a romantic dinner
Bake cookies or make chocolates
Make your own card or write a letter
DIY gifts with a personal touch
Knit a scarf
Create a memory book or a photo album
Plan for a sustainable future together

Additional Highlights

Opportunities

Events

Climate, Energy and AI Convergence Café |Rutgers | February 6, 2025
Rutgers Black History Month 2025 | Feb, 2025
2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit | May 09, 2025
NJ Sustainability in Motion | March 5-7, 2025
Rutgers Day |April 26, 2025

News

Please Note: If you have any news, events, or other updates you would like to share with our community, please email Meenal Vaggyani at meenal.vaggyani@rutgers.edu