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Student Opportunities

From academic programs and internships to student organizations, there are countless ways to be a Green Terp. Whether it's minoring in sustainability, submitting a project to the Sustainability Fund, or just adopting small changes into your everyday routine, you can leave small footprints at Maryland.

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Internships & Opportunities

Intern, serve as an ambassador or advisor with the Office of Sustainability.

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Student Groups

Numerous groups at the University of Maryland are dedicated to sustainability.

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Sustainability Advisors

Advisors teach an interactive lesson about sustainability and climate change and how each affects students, their studies, and future career prospects.

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Green Terp

Commit to making sustainable choices to receive reusable sets & checklists with resources on how and why to take action.

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Green Chapter

Fraternities & sororities get certified as a community for taking action and service towards sustainability.

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Outreach Ambassadors

Join the sustainability outreach team or bring fun, interactive sustainability activities and ambassadors to your events.

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Staff Opportunities

As the backbone of our campus, staff lead sustainability advancement in our policies, infrastructure, programs, and culture!

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Green Workspace Program

An opportunity to engage with sustainability at the community level. 

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Green Purchasing

Tools to help make responsible consumption and production choices.

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Sustainability Badge

Take action on an individual level by earning your Sustainability Badge.

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Faculty Opportunities

Whether in the classroom or through research, faculty incorporate sustainability across disciplines. By teaching sustainability concepts, faculty ensure students gain environmental literacy during their time at Maryland. Faculty discover, innovate, and experiment with sustainable solutions on campus and beyond through research, partnerships, and innovation.

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Green Workspace Program

The Green Workspace Program offers staff and faculty an opportunity to engage with sustainability at the community level.

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Sustainability Badge

Take action on an individual level by earning your Sustainability Badge.

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Sustainability Advisors

Advisors teach an interactive lesson about sustainability and climate change and how each affects students, their studies, and future career prospects.

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Partnership for Action Learning in Sustainability (PALS)

PALS a campus-wide initiative that harnesses the expertise of UMD faculty and the energy and ingenuity of UMD students to help Maryland communities become more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. 

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Green Labs

Labs are resource-intensive, but following our guidelines helps you reduce energy, water, and waste in campus labs.

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Sustainability Teaching Fellows

A two-day workshop and learning community where faculty from across disciplines explore sustainability and integrate it into their courses.

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Opportunities for Everyone

Whether you are a student, faculty, staff, alumni, or visitor, everyone on campus has an impact and can get involved with advancing sustainability at the University of Maryland and beyond.

SustainableUMD Partnerships

Discover our campus collaborations honoring sustainability.

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SustainableUMD Outreach Bike

Learn about the vision behind the Outreach Bike and how you can partner with the Office of Sustainability.

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Green Guides

Explore our guides to assist your journey towards making sustainable choices

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Sustainability-Minded Events Guide

The following document provides resources for incorporating sustainable practices into your event.

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Green at Home Guide

Explore a compilation of resources to help you save costs, resources, and our environment at home!

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Trails, Parks & Paths

Explore the vast array of green spaces, gardens, & trails on and around the UMD campus- by foot or bike, for fun or transportation.

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Coping with Climate Guide

A collection of eco-activities, mental and physical health resources, and coping strategies to address the overwhelm of our climate crisis.

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Sustainable Gifting Guide

Check out this gifting guide to make the season more mindful, ethical and sustainable!

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UMD Sustainability Grants

Funding is available to support projects that advance sustainability on campus. Students, faculty and staff are able to apply for grant proposals to implement projects.

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