Welcome to the 2022-2023 academic year!
NYU is committed to making our campuses healthier and more sustainable places to work, learn, and live. Here’s how to find us during NYU Welcome 2022:
Green Campus Tour
Tuesday, August 30 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Meet in Kimmel Lobby
Thursday, September 1 | 2:00 – 3:00pm | Meet in Kimmel Lobby
Did you know that NYU has over 70 distinct outdoor spaces, including green roofs, urban farms, and themed gardens? In this walking tour hosted by the Office of Sustainability, you’ll see some of these spaces and learn about how NYU is building a more environmentally sustainable campus. You’ll also learn about how you can get involved in the NYU sustainability community through leadership opportunities, grant funding, and club participation.
Our Sustainable Future: Acting today. Changing tomorrow.
Monday, August 29 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Bobst Library – Atrium
Tuesday, August 30 & Friday, September 9 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Kimmel Center – Top of Stairs
Thursday, September 1 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | 6 MetroTech Center – Outside Jasper Kane
Tuesday, September 6 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Bobst Library – Atrium
Wednesday September 7 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | 6 MetroTech Center – Outside Jasper Kane
NYU has committed to becoming climate neutral in its campus greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The actions our community takes now will help protect against the effects of climate change and ensure our campuses are healthier and more sustainable places to work, learn, and live. Check out one of the “Our Sustainable Future” interactive kiosks to share your actions and ideas to confront climate despair, accelerate change, and connect with the sustainability community at NYU.
5 Ways to Live NYUGreen:
NYU is committed to making our campuses healthier and more sustainable places to work, learn, and live. Join us! The Student Sustainability Guide includes ways to get involved, expand your knowledge, and take action every day to improve your health and impact on the environment.
- Get moving – Stroll through one of NYU’s green spaces, explore the city by bike, and consider taking the stairs if you can. These are all sustainability measures that also improve your physical and mental health.
- Eat well – NYU Eats is committed to serving food that is good for you and the environment. We signed a pledge to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2030, which means you get healthier, more plant-forward meals from dining.
- Reuse – NYU does not distribute single-use plastic water bottles, bags, and straws. So, make sure to take reusables like a water bottle, bag, or utensil set with you on the go! NYUGreen reusable giveaways are regularly available at Office of Sustainability events and programs, and through social media. You can also get reusable to-go containers from Third North and Downstein.
- Power down – turn off lights and power down fans, air conditioning, and electronics when they are not in use.
- Get involved – Join a student organization, attend an event, or apply for a Green Grant. Stay up-to-date with sustainability news and events. Did you know NYU will achieve carbon neutrality by 2040? Help make that goal a reality by participating in activities to live like it’s the year 2040 and catalyze action towards our sustainable future. Learn more about 2040 Now.