This retreat is designed to advance attendees’ vision, energy, capabilities and support system as a sustainability change agent on campus. This year’s focus is on flow, systems thinking, building your skills and strengthening relationships and community. In addition, attendees will explore important trends in the higher education and how to position sustainability as a solution driver. The deadline to apply is May 1.

This workshop, held at Colorado College from May 17-18, is designed to help faculty develop an outline or course module that broadens the sustainability course offerings at their institution. Participants engage in exercises that foster a broad and deep understanding of sustainability, including reflection, field trips, and group discussion to support the development of a greater sense of place. Faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to participate. Colorado College is one of 13 regional AASHE Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum. The deadline to apply is April 13.

This workshop, held at Central College from May 24-25, will introduce best practices for integrating sustainability-focused undergraduate research across the curriculum, with an emphasis on community-based research. Participants will have the opportunity to design courses with a research component as well as non-course-based research projects, such as summer research experiences and independent student-faculty projects. Central College is one of 13 regional AASHE Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum. The registration deadline is April 15.

To celebrate Earth Day, AASHE invites campuses to submit photographs from Earth Day activities and celebrations to the Campus Sustainability Hub. Use “Earth Day” as a tag.

The March for Science, happening April 14, will bring people together who wish to hold U.S. political leaders accountable for passing equitable, evidence-based policies that serve all people and all communities.

The University of Vermont’s Continuing and Distance Education program is offering a five-day on-campus Campus Sustainability Leadership course from June 18-22 focusing on change through transformative and financially sustainable initiatives to help campuses become sustainability models. Participants will have the opportunity to expand their professional network and learn from leaders in the field.

The California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Foundation is now accepting applications for educational grant funding from students currently enrolled in the U.S. who are pursuing a career in organic agricultural production. Applications must be submitted by May 15.

A new report out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Wisconsin HOPE Lab summarizes survey results from a survey of 43,000 students at 66 institutions in 20 states and the District of Columbia. The report finds that 36 percent of university students and 42 percent of community college students were food insecure in the last 30 days. In the past year, 36 percent of university students and 46 percent of community college students were housing insecure, and 9 percent of university students and 12 percent of community college students were homeless. It also shows that basic needs insecurities disproportionately affect marginalized students. The report provides recommendations for what students, campuses and policymakers can do to ensure basic needs insecurities are addressed.