Sustainability has been a part of the fabric of Dominican University since its founding and it will continue to move the university forward. Caring for the Earth’s resources and people throughout the world is part of Dominican’s mission statement to “participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.” Students, faculty and staff are involved in sustainability when they recycle, ride their bike to work, reuse items and conserve resources. The university has taken larger steps to reduce its carbon footprint, conserve water and energy, and educate students on ecology and sustainability.
In the spring of 2011, the university launched 4Rfuture: A Sustainability Plan for Dominican University. This website details some of the elements of the plan as well as some of the initiatives that Dominican has already completed, such as the water cistern, energy management, a bike share program, recycling and the community garden. Sustainability involves the whole community, and the hope is that this site serves as a resource for students, faculty and staff who are looking for ways to be more involved in the conservation efforts on campus.
If you would like more information or have an idea about a way to help, please contact Elena
Maans, the sustainability coordinator, at
emaans@dom.edu or (708) 524-6897.
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