Time for Change Week is successful because it is based on collaboration. We are lucky to have the support of such a passionate community of student organizations, administration, university offices, professors, and local groups. Take a look at the organizations hosting events in 2025!
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The Council of Graduate Students is the official student government for graduate students at The Ohio State University and works towards a continual improvement of the graduate student experience at The Ohio State University. The mission of the Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility Committee (SERC) is to foster the development of environmentally responsible leadership on the Ohio State Campus through awareness and outreach, partnerships, and engagement with the Ohio State community. The committee aims to partner with entities on campus engaged in sustainability work and connect students with resources that will further Ohio State’s progress in reaching its sustainability goals. We advocate for sustainable practices being incorporated into ongoing academic research, educational programming, student initiatives, on-campus operations, and the built environment.
The Ecological Engineering Society aims to educate ourselves and others about ecological engineering and its potential uses, to develop our potential as ecological engineers through hands-on projects, and to utilize our resources as an OSU-affiliated student club to collaborate with our community for justice-oriented, local projects. Events and projects include rain gardens, professional speakers, community-based science, socials, and more!
The Knowlton Conservation Corps is a student-driven service organization dedicated to the maintenance and revitalization of the Rooftop Garden at the Knowlton School of Architecture. Currently, we are focused on our Propagation Patio Project, which involved constructing planter boxes to hold seedlings that will be transferred to the rooftop garden. In addition, we host regular garden cleanups, sustainable craft nights, and are donating planter boxes to local elementary schools to support the creation of vegetable and pollinator gardens. Our efforts aim to foster sustainability and environmental awareness within the community! All are welcome to join.
Knowlton Society is the student body of the Knowlton School, facilitating advocacy, community, and empowerment for all. KS is a new kind of student organization; one that aims to be a voice, brand, and change-maker among the 700+ students that take space in Knowlton Hall. From innovative programming, mentorship, celebration of our members, and more, we hope to enact lasting change that positions Knowlton as an organized cultural body at Ohio State. Follow us on instagram, @Knowltonsociety.osu, and visit our website at go.osu.edu/knowltonsociety to stay engaged!
At OUTdoors, we seek to provide access to nature and the great outdoors to underrepresented and minority groups, with a focus on LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, women, people with disabilities, and more! We work to establish a welcoming collective of nature lovers who strive to give back to the community through various service based programming and activities. We partner with various clubs throughout the year to diversify types of events and provide opportunities to meet other students! All people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are welcome at OUTdoors! Our programming consists of biweekly meetings and biweekly OUTings, some of which are service based. There is no pressure of commitment in this organization, feel free to come to whatever your schedule may accommodate! Some activities and OUTings we have done in the past include:
-The Columbus Zoo -Franklin Park Conservatory -Rock climbing at indoor recreational facility -Alum Creek -Chadwick Arboretum -Cleanup along the Olentangy River -Columbus Park of Roses -Hocking Hills (on wishlist)
Ohio State Undergraduate Student Government’s Sustainability Committee strives to improve our campus’s environmental ethic by educating the student body on sustainability through campus-wide events and initiatives. We aim to enhance students’ understanding of key issues like climate change, waste reduction, and habitat loss while promoting a greener campus. Our subcommittee is driven by both students with extensive environmental backgrounds and those eager to learn how they can make a difference. We welcome all ideas and work together to turn them into action, ensuring that sustainability remains a core part of campus life. Some of our favorite annual events include Sustainable Yoga, The Sustainability Market, and Seeds of Service!
Our goal is to increase accessibility to recycling for OSU students, raise awareness about recycling on campus, and provide students with opportunities to help make OSU a greener place! We host guest speakers in the sustainability and recycling field, have fun eco-friendly craft nights, and volunteer for street cleanups.
Students for Sustainable Fashion focuses on educating students on how to be more environmentally and socially responsible consumers. By understanding the environmental impacts of sustainable and non-sustainable clothing, members will learn how to upcycle, be taught how to resell their clothes, be encouraged to join community-based activities such as clothing swaps, group thrifting trips, and skill-based clinics teaching how to crochet, and sew, and garner a greater understanding of the fashion industry and their place within it.
The Sustainability Institute collaborates with academic and operations units across the university to advance sustainability and resilience scholarship and activities. We aim to establish Ohio State as a leader in sustainability research and applications; educate and empower students; accelerate campus sustainability and living lab opportunities; grow resources to support these efforts; and catalyze a culture of sustainability.