CUSG Environmental Board

The Environmental Board, a joint board of theÌýÌý(CUSG), helps CU students make the Boulder campus a greener, more socially just place by overseeing the activities, budget and programs of the nation’s largest student-run environmental center. As the board of the Environmental Center, as CUSG service center, we work directly with students and administrators to catalyze change.

TheÌýEnvironmental Board has recently met with campus administration to advocate for climate action, joined CUSG onto the UN Global Race to Zero initiativeÌýand passed a building operations bill to increase energy efficiency in CUSG run buildings.ÌýWe administer theÌýSustainable CUÌýfund, which supports student-led, innovative capital projects that promote sustainability on the CU campus. Recently, the board created task forces to tackle issues with legislation, social justice and waste diversion on campus.

The Board works closely with CUSG and Legislative Council. In addition to representatives from each of those bodies, the board consists of:

  • Eight student voting members
  • Two community (non-student) voting members
  • ±Ê±ð°ù³¾²¹²Ô±ð²Ô³ÙÌýex-officioÌý³¾±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù²õ (Environmental Center permanent staff)
  • An unlimited number of nonvoting, electedÌýex officioÌý³¾±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù²õ

The CUSG Environmental Center Board (EBoard) supports undocumented students both at CU and beyond. AllÌýEBoardÌýmeetings are recordedÌýand published for public access. Subcommittee and one-on-one meetings withÌýEBoardÌý³¾±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù²õ areÌýneverÌýrecorded. EBoardÌýstrives to make our meetings as safe and inclusive as possible for all CU students and community members.ÌýWe understand that theseÌýare dangerous times for undocumented students; the board is always willing to make accomodations if requested.

Joining the Board

Would you like to advocate for campus environmental policy, determine funding for innovative sustainability projects, get practical experience, and meet other environmentally concerned students?

If you are interested in joining the Environmental Board, you must attend three consecutive meetings toÌýbe approved by the board.

Contact the Environmental Board atÌýeboard@colorado.edu.

Meeting Schedule

ÌýMeetings are open to the public; all are welcome. If you would like to join one of our meetings, please emailÌýeboard@colorado.eduÌýto request the agenda.

Sustainable CU

In the spring of 2005, students voted to dedicate a portion of student fees to implement on-campus projects incorporating renewable energy, energy efficiency, recycling and waste reduction, and other innovative projects to reduce the campus’ impact on climate and environment. Sustainable CU funds are used for: capital investment, the purchase of infrastructure necessary for the initiatives, installation of capital projects, educational displays related to the capital projects and any other non-staff operating costs associated with the initiatives. Environmental Board members review Sustainable CU fund applications and decide how to distribute funding.ÌýÌý

The Environmental Board accepts small grant proposals on a rolling basis, and accepts large grants during two application cycles – one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.

ÌýApplication instructions and examples of previously funded projects can be found atÌýSustainable CU.

Meet the Board

The Board Spring 2024

Co-Chair • Student Voting Member

Student Voting Member

Student Voting Member

Community Voting Member

Morgan Fritzler

Co-Chair • Student Voting Member

Olivia Vara

Vice Chair • Student Voting Member

Valerie Kistler

CUSG Sustainability Chair

Josie Park

Student Voting Member

Daniel Rawitscher

Student Voting Member

Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar

Community Voting Member • CU Green Labs