Office of Sustainability Initiatives

Problem-solving, innovation, and leadership for human and environmental well-being through Campus Sustainability and the Sustainable Communities Partnership

[St. Thomas CAS @StThomasCAS]

Catherine Grant, greenhouse and medicinal garden manager at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis about the best ways to set yourself up for a successful summer garden.

To learn more, click here: https://t.co/aF9GQ3KQbs

[St. Thomas CAS @StThomasCAS]

Happy World Environment Day! Here's a look back at students in Mark Neuzil’s Environmental Journalism class participating in editorial photos for a story about Earth Day for the Star Tribune in 2023.

[UST Engineering @UST_Engineering]

The @UofStThomasMN, in partnership with https://t.co/tKeRYQYItM, has announced a $2M investment to advance cutting-edge research in microgrid technology. This funding will support the construction of a new state-of-the-art microgrid facility in St. Paul MN https://t.co/I0fOGZLMWU

[University of St. Thomas @UofStThomasMN]

Professor John Abraham from @UST_Engineering co-authored a new study uncovering unprecedented ocean warming, with implications for climate patterns sand marine life: https://t.co/o2AGrQA8gJ

[UST Engineering @UST_Engineering]

Use of microgrids in the state of Texas is on the rise. Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan, Dir. Center for Microgrid Research at the @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering explains the versatility of a microgrid to avoid winter power outages: https://t.co/WmLljRRpKO
#microgrid #sustainable #energy

[UST Engineering @UST_Engineering]

Dr. Ali Ling, @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering civil engineering professor, spoke with @wccoradio about Minnesota's new Amara's Law which will go into effect 01/01/2025 to ban intentionally added #PFAS in consumer products where they aren't needed. https://t.co/1G9HyXnaCX

[University of St. Thomas @UofStThomasMN]

Discover how the newly LEED-certified Schoenecker Center's advanced features, like a rainwater collection cistern and efficient HVAC systems, shape a greener future. Learn more: https://t.co/M47lwlvRMc

[University of St. Thomas @UofStThomasMN]

Learn how global warming affects hurricane season and communities from climate change expert Dr. John Abraham and environmental justice expert Dr. Ande Nesmith: https://t.co/7tKYJyH0vg

[UST Engineering @UST_Engineering]

"90% of the global warming heat ends up in the oceans, and as the ocean waters heat up, that's what gives fuel to these storms..." said @UofStThomasMN prof. Dr. Abraham in a recent @kare11 interview discussing how climate change fueled Hurricane Milton. https://t.co/90Wc7ZpN5v

[University of St. Thomas @UofStThomasMN]

St. Thomas received a $363,000 grant from the @NSF to explore the impacts of urban agriculture. Learn more about the innovative research project here: https://t.co/jk09k3dWd9

[UST Engineering @UST_Engineering]

“We are very excited to have a resource like this [microgrid]...to promote and advance new technologies to improve the reliability and resilience of the grid...this is the perfect partnership for the State and @UofStThomasMN ,” said Barbara Conti, State of MN Commerce Department.

[UST Engineering @UST_Engineering]

"We’re having more of these extreme rainfall events and it’s those that we care most about because they lead to flooding and heavy damage.” - Dr. John Abraham, climate scientist @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering in a recent @wccoradio interview. https://t.co/Vp5YJkI6OL

[St. Thomas CAS @StThomasCAS]

Catherine Grant, greenhouse and medicinal garden manager at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined MPR’s Angela Davis to share advice for summer gardening.

To learn more, click here: https://t.co/G53B8PPOW4

[UST Engineering @UST_Engineering]

"If we care about the health of future generations, we literally can't afford to keep making these forever chemicals." -- Ali Ling, @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering prof in a recently published Star Tribune article about mitigating risk from #PFAS. https://t.co/7se8fIbsIT

[University of St. Thomas @UofStThomasMN]

Discover the connection between art and microbiology through the "Connecting the Visible and Invisible Worlds of Art and Microbiology" project. Biology majors explore hidden patterns and textures using bacteria and microscopy. Learn more: https://t.co/bSYHXRspY6

[University of St. Thomas @UofStThomasMN]

President of @XcelEnergyMN, Ryan Long, shared insights on energy challenges and innovation at the Finding Forward event with @UST_Engineering professor Mahmoud Kabalan. Learn how Xcel Energy is transitioning to a carbon-free future: https://t.co/OxdlOtANeQ

[University of St. Thomas @UofStThomasMN]

John Abraham PhD, professor and program director of MS in Mechanical Engineering from @UST_Engineering, recently participated in a panel on sustainability hosted by the @MSPBJnews. Read the discussion here: https://t.co/0vvTOQOc5g

[University of St. Thomas @UofStThomasMN]

Introducing the St. Thomas palette murals, a collaborative project that showcases the natural beauty of our campus. Visual storyteller Jessica Turtle teamed up with the entire St. Thomas community to bring these incredible murals to life. See them here: https://t.co/q2Y6sTeVcS

[St. Thomas Alumni @TommieAlumni]

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Let's celebrate the beauty of our planet and all the amazing gifts it gives us every day. Take a moment to connect with nature, plant a tree or join a clean-up event in your community. #EarthDay

[UST Engineering @UST_Engineering]

Happy Earth Day! Are you looking for ways to help the planet? @UofStThomasMN civil engineering professor Ali Ling shared the latest news on PFAS and how you can limit the use of these ‘forever chemicals’ with @WCCO. Check out the interview to learn more. https://t.co/JIEOKYhvBD