ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has a number of student groups that address sustainability andÌýenvironmental interests. Student organizations are topical in focus and open to all students. Any student organization can and should strive to be sustainable in their actions. The Green Guide for student organizations highlights a variety of opportunities to be more sustainable.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Community Garden

TheÌýÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Community GardenÌýis a place for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students, faculty, staff, children, and community to come together.Ìý It was initiated byÌýanÌýenvironmental ethics courseÌýin the fall of 2006 to foster education, spirituality, service, community discussion and sustainability and was fully established by a student as part of a senior thesis project.

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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Outdoors

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ OutdoorsÌýoffers students several opportunities to experience the natural world each semester with programs such as canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, white water rafting and sailing.

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Campus Kitchen

Campus Kitchen at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵÌýwasÌý. It is also a part of theÌýÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ VolunteersÌýProgram in theÌýKernodle Center for Civic Life. Campus Kitchen utilizes vegetables from Loy Farm as well as unserved food from campus dining facilities and engages students asÌývolunteers who prepare and deliver meals to the community.

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Habitat for Humanity

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Chapter of Habitat for Humanity focuses its efforts to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the local area by pledging to raise the cost of one house and build a house in Alamance County each year.Ìý

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Sierra Student Coalition

The Sierra Student Coalition’sÌýmission is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth; practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environmental and use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Animal Protection Alliance

Animal Protection Alliance strives to create a community of people who advocate for plant-based (vegan, vegetarian) options on campus, volunteer with animals in the community, and discuss issues regarding environmentalism, health, and animal rights.

Students for Peace & Social Justice

Students for Peace & Justice is a student run social activism organization that strives to educate and act to create a better world for all.

Enactus

EnactusÌýisÌýan international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Microfinance Initiative (EMI)

The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Microfinance Initiative (EMI) works locally and internationally to promote sustainable giving by providing support to small business owners. OnÌýa local scale, the group provides creative work and networking assistance to small business owners, while its international impact is made through Kiva.org loans to developing countries and businesses.Ìý