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Making Johns Hopkins University a more eco-smart place to live, work, play, and study.

09/02/2026

Interested in learning more about climate action and sustainability opportunities?

Join Building a Sustainable Future: Student Opportunities at JHU, a resource fair designed to connect students with departments, centers, institutes, and student organizations working to create a more sustainable and resilient future. 🌎 🌱💧🔋🔍♻️

Enjoy networking and exploring opportunities on how you can get more involved. Attend virtually or in person and find your sustainability path at JHU!

🌐 Virtual Event: Wednesday, Sep 9 | 12:30 – 1:45 PM | Zoom | Register at link in bio

🤝 In-Person Event: Tuesday, Sep 15 | 1 – 3:30 PM | BSC 210 | No registration necessary

❓ Learn more at sustainability.jhu.edu/resourcefair (link in bio)

06/01/2026

Explore the Office of Climate & Sustainability’s latest newsletter to learn about:

🌏 a recap of our Earth Month events, including: 1st combined Earth Month Bash!, 7th annual Sustainability Symposium, upcycling t-shirts into tote bags, giving away plant cuttings, and so much more!
📽️ new documentary series “Polluted by Design: Histories of Waste and the Struggle for Environmental Justice in South Baltimore” from &
📰 a round-up of JHU climate & sustainability news
🥕 campus farmers markets with & at Homewood and on the East Baltimore campus
🏆 recent OCS staff and student recognition and awards
🔬 an interview with undergrad geology researcher Diana Murtaugh in
📆 highlights of upcoming events at JHU, across Baltimore, and online – see our Events calendar for more!

Check out the full May issue linked in our bio – and sign up to get the next one delivered straight to your inbox! 🔗

05/27/2026

🌎 Throwback to the Office of Climate & Sustainability’s jam-packed Earth Month!

Our wide range of April events across included:
🥗 the inaugural Earth Month Bash!, combining Earth Fest with a beautiful picnic from
🌱 giving away plant cuttings on campus
🏫 inspiring the youngest members of community at the Homewood Early Learning Center
🧪 connecting lab researchers and sustainable vendors
💬 bringing people together to share sustainability research through our 7th Annual Sustainability Symposium
➕ and more!

Huge thanks to the many partners that make these events possible and for all the hard work of our interns who plan many of our student-focused events. Swipe through for some highlights of an incredible month.

Check out our blog post for more info on all of these events (link in bio)

04/06/2026

Join us this Wednesday, April 8, at the 7th Annual Sustainability Symposium on research, practice, and education! Register now to join us for all or part of the day.

This event, hosted by the Sustainability Leadership Council and Office of Climate & Sustainability, is open to all JHU students, staff, and faculty, and will be held at the Inn at the Colonnade, a short walk or ride from Homewood campus.

The symposium will start at 8 with breakfast and opening remarks, followed by a packed schedule of presentations and panel discussions by JHU students, staff, and faculty on various sustainability topics, as well as:
🍴 A plenary lunch fireside chat featuring Interim Provost Dr. Lainie Rutkow and former U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
📊 An interactive afternoon poster session, networking social, and tabling
🏢 The opportunity to participate in a small sustainability-focused tour of the Bloomberg Student Center

👉 Learn more & register today at sustainability.jhu.edu/symposium (link in bio)

03/20/2026

and are teaming up to host our first joint Earth Month Bash on Friday, April 3rd!

🍽 Hopkins Dining’s Picnic for the Planet will have a buffet-style dinner featuring local and seasonal food!
🥗 Enjoy a delicious, elevated picnic menu including seasonal veggies, plant-forward options, sweet AND savory s’mores, and so much more!
🎟 Advanced registration required by Wed., April 1, thru Transact Mobile Ordering App – spaces are limited, so sign up today at bit.ly/jhupicnic!

🌍 OCS’s Earth Fest will include: tabling JHU clubs and organizations, live music, outdoor games, activities, and more!
ℹ️ Stop by the OCS table to play games & win giveaways, learn more about JHU’s efforts to cut emissions, reduce waste, & other climate goals, and find out how you can get involved.

📆 Friday, April 3
⏰ 4 - 7 PM
📍 Keyser Quad (rain site: Glass Pavilion & Great Hall)

👉 Register for Picnic for the Planet ASAP by April 1at bit.ly/jhupicnic (link in bio)

This event is part of JHU’s 2026 Earth Month programming – head to sustainability.jhu.edu/earthmonth (in bio) for a full schedule of events!

03/18/2026

📣 Register now for the 7th Annual Johns Hopkins Sustainability Symposium! The 2026 Symposium will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at the Inn at the Colonnade, walking distance from the Homewood campus and accessible via JHU and public transit.

The event will feature presentations, panel discussions, research posters, and informational tabling from JHU students, faculty, and staff!

Former Senator Ben Cardin will join us for a lunchtime fireside chat, moderated by interim provost Dr. Lainie Rutkow. The day of impactful content will conclude with a networking event and poster session, plus optional sustainability-focused tours of the new Bloomberg Student Center.

Topics of discussion will include:
🏫 environmental education
⚕️ Planetary Health
⚡ climate mitigation and adaptation
⚖️ environmental justice
🗑️ responsible consumption
📝 environmental policy
❗ and more!

👉 Learn more & sign up today at sustainability.jhu.edu/symposium (link in bio)

03/16/2026

Join the Office of Climate & Sustainability and Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health are planning an Environmental Justice Roundtable on March 30th from 5-7 pm in the Bloomberg Student Center MPR 210A. This two-part event will feature a panel discussion and breakout roundtable discussions with the goal of helping students learn how they can be more involved with research for community-centered change related to planetary health and environmental justice.

👉 RSVP at the link in our bio! Food will be provided.

01/30/2026

Happy Spring Semester from the Office of Climate & Sustainability! In our first newsletter of 2026 you can find:

📣 the FINAL call for submissions for the 2026 Sustainability Symposium, due TODAY, January 30th!
🌏 some of the latest Planetary Health updates from the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and
📆 save-the-dates for upcoming OCS events – plus highlights of events being held on campus, across Baltimore, and online (see our Events calendar for more!)
🎧 our latest media recommendations
🍎 a spotlight from on one of their local farm partners
📰 climate & sustainability news from across
🌱 our Green Tip of the Month: how to cut food waste!

Check out the full January issue at the link in our bio – and sign up to get the next one delivered straight to your inbox! 🔗

01/16/2026

📣 The Sustainability Leadership Council is seeking submissions for the 7th Annual JHU Sustainability Symposium!

The event, which will be held April 8, 2026, will feature dialogue on important sustainability topics through cross-disciplinary presentations, panel discussions, research posters, and tabling opportunities. All JHU faculty, students, and staff are invited to submit presentation ideas.

🗓️ Submissions are due by Monday, January 26, 2026.
❓ Learn more on the symposium web page (link in bio) or email [email protected]. We look forward to your submissions!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from the Office of Climate & Sustainability! ⛄ Check out our final newsletter of 2025 to learn about:

💻 our latest blog post interviewing student researcher Raghav Agrawal on his project looking at the impacts of Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse on public transit usage
👖 tips on making sustainable clothing (and last-minute gifting!) choices
🚌 the recent debut of 5 new electric buses!
🌱 a highlight of local farm partners
📚 our latest media recommendations
🗞️ JHU climate and sustainability news
📆 upcoming events on campus, across Baltimore, and online – see our Events calendar for more!

Explore the full December issue at the link in our bio – and start off the new year right by signing up for newsletter so you won’t miss out on the next one! 🔗

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