November 2026
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Weber State's Annual Free Swap
Join us for on November 10th and 11th! Bring your gently used items you would like to donate to Shepherd Union Ballroom A from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10th. Bring a reusable bag on Wednesday, November 11th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and take home some great free items. Last year, the Free Swap was able to prevent over 3,200 pounds of merchandise from being sent to a landfill, with 2,600 pounds going back to individuals on campus (for FREE)!
Accepted items:
- Backpacks and purses
- Bed & bath items
- Books & media
- Clothing & shoes
- Electronics
- Exercise & sporting goods
- Games & toys
- Houseware
- Small Appliances
- Small furniture
Items we can NOT accept include:
- Large appliances
- Automobile parts
- Construction materials
- Damaged furniture
- Flammable or hazardous materials
- Food
- Infant products
- Mattresses
- TV & computer monitors
- Weapons
Join us this year to see what unique items you can find! Visit the for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Offering Free Energy Coaching
As the weather changes, are you looking to make your home more comfortable? Now, with help from Weber State’s Energy Navigator, you can lower your energy bills and increase your home's value with free, personalized help to make energy-efficient upgrades.
By doing so, we can help you navigate weatherization upgrades, solar options, and electrification incentives — including local programs like and . We want you to get the help you need with the least amount of hassle possible, and by attending an energy consultation with us, you can become one step closer to creating a more sustainable home for you and your family’s needs!
Consultations typically last 45 minutes and can be held virtually or in person at the Weber State Sustainability Home located in Ogden, Utah. Additionally, multiple sessions can be booked depending on your project's size and scope, and Spanish-language assistance is also available upon request.
Interested? Book your consultation to start saving on day one, or reach out to Hannah Rogers at for more information!
Congratulations to our Fall 2026 STAR Grant Recipients!
This October two Sustainability Teaching, Application, and Research (STAR) Grants were awarded. The selection committee awarded Dr. Sarah Brew funds for "Last Ice: A Documentary Film on Wild Ice in the Climate Crisis." Brew is an Assistant Professor of Theatre: History & Education. Her project seeks to work with students to "film, edit, and produce a 10-15 minute documentary film (entitled "Last Ice") about the vanishing practice of wild ice skating on frozen lakes as one vantage point into the climate crisis and its intersection with cultural memory."
The selection committee also awarded a STAR grant to Dr. James Cohen for "Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Plant Phenology in Northern Utah and Adjacent Regions." Cohen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany & Plant Ecology, and plans to engage students to comprehensively investigate the impact of climate change on plant phenological processes such as leafing out and flowering in 60 species across northern Utah.
SPARC is glad to support the work of students and faculty engaged in sustainability, and we look forward to the second round of applications in Spring 2027.
Student Speaking Opportunity
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Join the for the annual Confluence Symposium on Tuesday, January 12, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballroom (3rd floor) at Weber State University. Connect with watershed professionals, researchers, agencies, and community partners to explore topics including river restoration, water conservation, agriculture, drought, and the Great Salt Lake.
Students are invited to attend for free, learn about current watershed issues and projects, discover ways to volunteer and get involved, share their research or internship experiences through a poster presentation, and connect with potential employers. To attend, register for this event as a student and bring your student ID and ticket to the event. Students interested in presenting a poster must first submit an abstract; once accepted, register as a poster participant through the event registration page. An on-site job board will also feature relevant job and internship opportunities from employers in water, conservation, agriculture, and natural resources.
See event details & registration .
Interested in submitting a poster? Submit your poster abstract .
For questions about student registration, poster presentations, or getting involved, please contact Jessica Reynolds at .
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Sustainable Clubs Highlight: Zero Waste
The ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Energy & Sustainability Office’s Zero Waste Athletics program has been in full swing this fall semester with record numbers of recyclables collected at football games. Zero Waste Athletics (also known as Wildcats Go Zero Waste) helps students get volunteer hours while educating football and basketball fans about Weber State’s recycling and composting policies.
So far this football season, volunteers have helped recycle 165.44 lbs of plastic bottles and aluminum cans, about 4,136 bottles/cans. To get involved in ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s waste reduction initiatives and help us reach our goal of 50% waste diversion by 2030, sign up to participate in the last Zero Waste Athletics game of the season on November 21st from 12:30-5:00 pm via .
Additionally, if you’d like to make a greater impact working towards ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s Zero Waste Goals, you can apply for the Zero Waste Coordinator position. This position leads ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s Zero Waste Athletics Program and assists with the implementation of the zero waste and green purchasing goals in ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s Sustainability Plan.
Register for Spring SUS Courses
Looking to gain skills that empower you to solve real-world challenges both at home and globally? When registering for the upcoming semester, look out for classes tagged with the SUS attribute!
Sustainability-inclusive courses teach you how healthy human societies are built and supported across physical, social, and economic systems. Whether you're in business, healthcare, science, or the arts, SUS classes give you a competitive edge for your future career. Currently, 65% of ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø departments offer one or more SUS courses—making it easier than ever to add sustainability to your degree.
There are 135 sections of Spring 2027 courses carrying the Sustainability Designation (SUS). We hope you'll take another or consider taking one for the first time. Click here to see the complete list. Registration opens the week of November 9. You can find descriptions of all the courses for Spring 2027 here.
As Provost Leslie Durham notes, “When students understand how sustainability shapes decision-making in fields such as science, technology, performing arts, healthcare, business, and education, they are better prepared to lead with insight and ingenuity in the communities they serve.”
Why Take a SUS-Attributed Class?
- Real-World Skills: Learn to recognize positions of power and gain practical tools to tackle modern environmental, social, and economic challenges.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: See how sustainability directly connects to your major—from tech and education to healthcare and design.
- Drive Local Impact: Contribute ideas and practices that support ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s goal to become carbon neutral by 2040.
How to Find SUS Courses:
When registering, filter your course search by the Sustainability (SUS) attribute under the High-Impact Educational Experiences (HIEE) options!
Have questions or ideas about sustainability coursework? Reach out to Heather Root (), SPARC Faculty in Residence, or Hal Crimmel (), SPARC Interim Director.
Running Up For Air
Do you love to run and clean air to run in? Sign up to run the 2027 race to challenge your speed, endurance, and winter skills, while supporting clean air and ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC).
is a collection of endurance events to empower organizations like SPARC, which are actively working toward clean air solutions. A portion of the proceeds from the Malans run will directly support SPARC and the City of Ogden’s sustainability efforts from February 19 – 20.
RUFA offers 3-, 6-, 12-, or 24-hour options for teams or individuals to climb Malans Peak as many times as possible in the selected timeframe. The race starts and finishes at the 29th Street Trailhead (29th Street and Buchanan Ave, Ogden), with each “lap” ending at Malans Peak.
Participants not only raise funds for local clean air stewards, but also learn science-based material about the importance of healthy air. All events are conducted with a minimal footprint philosophy.
Given the time of year, the route is almost entirely snow-covered. This is winter running at its finest!
Green Badge Program
Participate in the Green Badge Program and start earning your badges today!
November's Green Badge is “Zero Waste”.  Learn more about ways to engage with and support the growth of a more sustainable community.
8 people earned September’s “Air Quality” Badge. Way to go!
Green Team Update
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Join a Green Team today! The Green Department Program is for faculty and staff to learn ways to make their departments or offices more sustainable. Green Teams work together to earn points and recognition by implementing changes and taking actions outlined in a Green Team checklist.
Updates: No updates as of 10/26/26.
V4.0 has been postponed until department and office changes settle down.
Intermountain Sustainability Summit
Are you a student working on sustainability-related research? Or do you know someone doing great work to advance sustainability in our communities? The 18th Annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit (ISS) is a great opportunity to showcase research, recognize impactful work, and celebrate collaboration!
Student Poster Contest applications and award nominations open in mid-November! Keep an eye out for more information and opportunities to get involved.
Learn more about the ISS at /issummit.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Weber State Sustainability Home (WSSH) - Open House
WSSH, 2807 Quincy Ave, Ogden, UT, 84403
Saturday, November 7
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sign up for a tour
Free Swap: Drop-Off Day
Ballroom A, Shepherd Union
Tuesday, November 10
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Weber State Sustainability Home (WSSH) - Open House
WSSH, 2807 Quincy Ave, Ogden, UT, 84403
Tuesday, November 10
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sign up for a tour
Free Swap: Pick-Up Day
Ballroom A, Shepherd Union
Tuesday, November 11
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Garden Club: Discuss Spring Plans
3650 Taylor Ave, Ogden
Tuesday, November 17
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Weber State Sustainability Home (WSSH) - DIY Energy Efficiency Workshop
WSSH, 2807 Quincy Ave, Ogden, UT, 84403
Thursday, November 19
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wildcats Go Zero Waste - Football
Stewart Stadium
Saturday, November 21
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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