Connect with Your NIU Peers
Environment, Sustainability, and Energy
Welcome!
You are joining a very active community at NIU that has several opportunities for you to enhance your classroom learning experiences.
Much of this information either is or will be available on our website at http://www.niu.edu/ese/.
Volunteer!
There are numerous volunteer opportunities offered through the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability & Energy (ESE Institute).
Make an Impact!
Our students jump at the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.
Outstanding Education
The ESE Institute integrates perspectives and methods from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technology, and engineering.
Getting Involved
Join the ENVS team to get involved with the Green Office Certification program, campus clean-ups, liaison with the environmental student groups, and work on special projects in the ENVS office.
Living Learning Community
http://niu.edu/housing/llc/green.asp
Research Opportunities
http://www.niu.edu/engagedlearning/research/index.shtml
The Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning has several opportunities for students to get engaged in active research with NIU Faculty.
Student Organizations
The Environmental Studies Club - professional development
Committee for the Preservation of Wildlife - prairie volunteering and plant sale
Green Paws Environmental Alliance - advocacy
The Student Subunit of the Illinois Lakes Management Association - campus clean up and water issues