Sustainability

The home designed and built by students, one of six constructed in the EcoVillage at Loy Farm’s first phase, involved more than 60 students over the course of an academic year and yielded lessons students will carry into their futures.

In June, Kirsten Carrier, assistant dean of campus life and director of residence life, presented at the Campus Home. LIVE! conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hosted by the Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I).

Elon is undertaking a range of construction projects this summer that will enhance the student experience and upgrade academic spaces.

Kelly Harer, associate director of sustainability for education and outreach, completed a facilitator training to bring the program to Elon.

More than 50 unique, creative, and innovative student projects were showcased during the 5th annual Maker Takeover, the Maker Hub’s largest celebration.

A collaborative stargazing night as part of Earth Week at Elon drew more than 80 attendees.

Wray presented “How to Cope with Climate Anxiety: Saving the Earth and Saving Ourselves,” to students, faculty, staff, and community members in McKinnon Hall on April 24.

Members of the master plan working groups gathered to provide feedback on draft goals and strategies for Elon's next campus wide Sustainability Master Plan.

The collaboration will allow Elon to make additional progress toward its goal of being carbon neutral by 2037.

Maker Takeover is the Maker Hub’s largest annual celebration that brings students, staff and faculty together to showcase their creative projects, including made-from-scratch musical instruments, custom designed clothing and furniture, and much more.