SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT

Commission Mission

The Sustainability Project Commission targets intersectional advocacy, environmental justice, waste management and reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, and self-sufficiency in the UCI student and staff community. Through close collaboration with organizations such as the Sustainability Resource Center (SRC) and the CA Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG), we support green initiatives on campus to work towards UCI’s sustainability goals, and on a state-wide scale – the University of California’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative as presented from the UCOP. 

Previously, we have hosted and been a part of successful events such as Sustainival, Zot N Clothes, Earth Week, Sustainability Action Week, and many more. Along with the Garden Commission and the Sustainability Resource Center (SRC), we help maintain the Ants in Your Plants Garden in Arroyo Vista which donates campus-grown produce to UCI’s FRESH Basic Needs Hub.

Goals:

  •  Support University of California’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative and UCI’s Zero Waste goals through community engagement, policy work, and immediate action
  • Collaborate with registered student organizations (RSOs) to plan and coordinate school-wide events targeting environmentalism and sustainable living
  • Support Garden Commission’s initiatives to encourage students to de-stress at the Ants in Your Plants Garden while making a sustainable impact
  • Cultivate a campus culture that prioritizes sustainability and encourages student engagement through inclusive and accessible initiatives
  • Integrate environmental justice and intersectionality into all sustainability projects
  • Organize diverse annual and new events to promote sustainability and engage a wide range of students
  • Expand educational opportunities on sustainability to inspire ongoing commitment to sustainable efforts

MEET THE COMMISSIONERS

HALEY TOWNS

Hi! My name is Haley Towns (she/her) and I am super excited to be one of the Co-Commisioners for the Sustainability Project Commission for the 2024-2025 school year! I am a third year double major in English and History with a minor in Humanities and Law. Despite my majors not aligning with sustainability, my strong interest drives me towards advocating for climate action, and I aspire to become an environmental lawyer to promote greater sustainability efforts in the future. I was lucky enough to serve as an intern for the commission last year, where I was able to increase my knowledge about the UCI community as well as sustainable action and make efforts toward supporting campus-wide sustainability. I loved my time as an intern, and the opportunities I have had to practice dedicated climate-focused actions. I am very excited to take an even larger role in the upcoming school year to both maintain UCI’s current sustainability efforts, and implement new ideas that will promote a furthermore environmentally conscious community.

LIZZIE BRAVER

Hi! My name is Lizzie Braver (she/her/hers) and I am very excited to serve as a Co- Commissioner for the Sustainability Project Commission for the 2024-2025 academic year! I am a fourth-year social ecology major with a minor in global sustainability. My passion for sustainability and addressing environmental challenges comes from the perspective of social and behavioral science. I am specifically interested in conducting and leveraging psychological research to better understand and address the human-caused climate issues we are facing. While this is my first involvement with ASUCI and the IVP, I am deeply committed to maintaining and growing a community around sustainability on campus. As a student who has benefited from the many amazing sustainability opportunities on campus and has always taken pride in the innovative sustainability work UCI engages in, I look forward to continuing and expanding those opportunities for future students as well.

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Advocate for student resources and support various communities at UC Irvine! The Office of the Internal Vice President advocates for student resources on the administrative level and brings fun and engaging events for students to learn and engage with accessible resources. The office engages in various student resource topics, such as sustainability, student health and wellness, and community service, while also focusing on recruitment and advocating for communities such as international, commuter, and transfer students. Whether you’re interested in advocating for student resources or supporting these communities, there’s always a place for you in the IVP Office! Apply now!


Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Application closes at 11:59 P.M. on December 1st.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Application closes at 11:59 P.M. on November 29th.