Sustainability Calendar

South Bend Museum of Art and the Northern Indiana Pastel Society are partnering with Shirley Heinze Land Trust for Nature in the Arts at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, connecting the art community and people to nature. This event is free and includes a variety of art projects you’ll get to take home! Free and open to the public! All ages and family-friendly. This event is sponsored by the South Bend Museum of Art. 

Trash is a huge problem. Recycling is a big opportunity. Be a part of the solution! Notre Dame Sustainability is seeking a group of reliable, outgoing students to serve as Game Day Green Team members. Notre Dame Sustainability collaborates with our partners in Building Services to help oversee the recycling efforts for home football games. We need your help making this program effective so we can divert recyclables from the landfill. Position Responsibilities:Welcome guests entering the campus with a friendly demeanor.Engage with guests by handing out recycling and trash bags for tailgating and efficiently communicating tailgate recycling protocols.Support additional recycling opportunities defined by Notre Dame Sustainability, which may include providing limited operational support and participating in other engagement roles as needed.Expectations of Green Team Members:Must be reliable to work in the tailgate lots in the morning, and/or early afternoon of every home football game for at least two hours, and be prepared to work in varying weather: hot, cold, snow, rain, or shine. Specific schedules to be determined based on program needs. Start times may be as early as 7:30am, although some shifts may begin later.Must be able to participate in one brief, paid orientation session (time/date TBD).Team members must have an upbeat demeanor, and strong interpersonal skills.Must be passionate about recycling and waste diversion.Benefits of the role:$15/hour starting compensation for new team members; $16.50/hour for returning team members.Shift will end with plenty of time to enjoy game day festivities and the game itself.Members work outside in a fun environment, meeting fans from all over the country.An opportunity to help reduce the amount of recyclables going to the landfill.Scheduled Fall ‘26 Home Games: Sept 12 (Rice); Sept 19 (Michigan State); Oct 10 (Stanford); Nov 7 (Miami); Nov 14 (Boston College); Nov 21 (SMU) How to Apply: Positions are open only to graduate and undergraduate Notre Dame students. Submit your application by filling out this form, and our office will be in touch with you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  For questions, reach out to Austin Poyar: apoyar@nd.edu.

Progress in sustainability requires us, as a community, to stand together with courage to credibly advance science and solutions. Yet key challenges to this collaborative effort persist, including growing distrust in science, climate change denial, greenwashing and brownwashing, restrictions on data accessibility and academic freedom, the amplification of misinformation through social media and bots, and increasingly complex social and political landscapes. This moment calls for a different kind of response. Join hundreds of cross-sectoral sustainability professionals as they share their work that champions evidence-based research, innovative and accessible solutions, and the persistence and preparation essential to building a hopeful and resilient future. Inspiring plenaries, symposia, roundtables, posters, workshops, professional development courses, fun leisure activities, and networking opportunities await. The conference will be hosted by Colorado State University's School for Global Environmental Sustainability and the CSU Climate Hub at Spur. This conference is hosted by the National Sustainability Society. Learn more and register for this event by visiting the NSS website. 

Progress in sustainability requires us, as a community, to stand together with courage to credibly advance science and solutions. Yet key challenges to this collaborative effort persist, including growing distrust in science, climate change denial, greenwashing and brownwashing, restrictions on data accessibility and academic freedom, the amplification of misinformation through social media and bots, and increasingly complex social and political landscapes. This moment calls for a different kind of response. Join hundreds of cross-sectoral sustainability professionals as they share their work that champions evidence-based research, innovative and accessible solutions, and the persistence and preparation essential to building a hopeful and resilient future. Inspiring plenaries, symposia, roundtables, posters, workshops, professional development courses, fun leisure activities, and networking opportunities await. The conference will be hosted by Colorado State University's School for Global Environmental Sustainability and the CSU Climate Hub at Spur. This conference is hosted by the National Sustainability Society. Learn more and register for this event by visiting the NSS website. 

Progress in sustainability requires us, as a community, to stand together with courage to credibly advance science and solutions. Yet key challenges to this collaborative effort persist, including growing distrust in science, climate change denial, greenwashing and brownwashing, restrictions on data accessibility and academic freedom, the amplification of misinformation through social media and bots, and increasingly complex social and political landscapes. This moment calls for a different kind of response. Join hundreds of cross-sectoral sustainability professionals as they share their work that champions evidence-based research, innovative and accessible solutions, and the persistence and preparation essential to building a hopeful and resilient future. Inspiring plenaries, symposia, roundtables, posters, workshops, professional development courses, fun leisure activities, and networking opportunities await. The conference will be hosted by Colorado State University's School for Global Environmental Sustainability and the CSU Climate Hub at Spur. This conference is hosted by the National Sustainability Society. Learn more and register for this event by visiting the NSS website. 

The Season of Creation will begin on September 1 and end on October 4, the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. If you're planning an event that coincides with this celebration of our Earth, let us know! We can share and help promote your event. Submit your event here What is the Season of Creation?  The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. During the Season of Creation, we join together in both prayer and action for our common home. Christians worldwide have embraced the season as part of their annual calendar. Pope Francis established the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in the Roman Catholic Church in 2015, and in 2019 started celebrating the Season of Creation as well. In recent years, statements from religious leaders around the world have also encouraged the faithful to take time to care for creation during the month-long celebration.

Campus Safety’s Zombie Preparedness Festival returns to Notre Dame Thursday, October 1, once again transforming the area outside Notre Dame Stadium into a lively mix of safety education and Halloween fun. Now in its fourth year, the event welcomes faculty, staff, students, and community partners eager to learn practical preparedness skills. The Zombie Preparedness Festival blends fun with an important purpose: helping our campus community build the skills and knowledge needed to stay safe, even in the case of zombies. Attendees will be able to explore hands-on demonstrations ranging from CPR and first aid basics to fire extinguisher training and AED use. Campus departments and local agencies will also host interactive booths, covering everything from cybersecurity and travel safety to sustainability and emergency response. Adding to the energy of the day, a few familiar faces will be transformed into ghoulish versions of themselves, reminding everyone that even in the most unexpected circumstances, preparedness is key. Guests will enjoy food, giveaways, and a chance to win prizes. The event will take place on Thursday, October 1, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., outside Gate E at Notre Dame Stadium. Originally published at police.nd.edu.