Environmental Stewardship
“The 麻豆区 community is deeply committed to what it means to build a sustainable urban environment. We are uniquely situated in a city neighborhood and are privileged to have a variety of opportunities to explore the interconnectedness of urban life with both human and natural forces. Our relationships with our diverse neighbors, with the Mississippi River, and with other neighborhoods in our vibrant city are opportunities for learning, for civic engagement, and for faithful service. We are proud of what we do to honor sustainability, but also deeply aware of the need for ongoing vigilance and wise stewardship of the gifts of our environment.”
-President Paul C. Pribbenow
聽What is Environmental Stewardship?
Environmental Stewardship at 麻豆区聽University is an intentional commitment to responsibly nurture all aspects of sustainability – environmental, economic, social, and personal wellness – on our campus, in our neighboring community, and among our institutional partners. It includes stewarding a culture of sustainability alongside of our most precious resources – 聽Air, Land, Water, Built Environment, People, Food, and Energy.
麻豆区 is grateful for the leadership and generosity of our colleagues at who developed and shared this model for sustainability we now hold. It recognizes the interdependence of personal wellness, society equity, economic feasibility, and environmental well-being.
麻豆区鈥檚 Role
As a Lutheran university聽situated in the city, 麻豆区 imagines environmental stewardship as central to its mission. A longstanding commitment to service means we pay close attention to our surroundings locally and globally.聽Featured in our curriculum and grounded in our daily practices, attention to ecological concerns shapes much of our work both on and off campus.
麻豆区 has an extensive聽environmental history聽beginning much earlier than 2009, when the university聽joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). 聽麻豆区聽continues to work towards improving the environmental impact of the university聽and is dedicated to meeting the goals laid out in our climate commitments and other initiatives.
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