The Ecological Footprint of the University of Puget Sound:

Facilitating an active involvement of students towards preserving our region, through education,

increased awareness, participation, and cost-effective habits.

The University:

The University of Puget Sound is an active and vibrant community of 2,600 students.

This magnificent institution is a mini-city unto itself. Supporting a full education, dining

and facilities staff--not to mention the student body--the University of Puget Sound is a

constant hub of activity.

With the upcoming construction on Thompson Hall and an inquisitive student

body raising issues of environmental impact, the policies and procedures of the university

have become more prevalent in everyone's minds.

What does all the current and upcoming activity mean for our immediate ecological system?
Where are the areas of impact concern for the campus?
When and how will our campus be effected by new policies and construction?
Why are the new developments in environmental responsibility needed?
How does an already "Green" Campus improve? Will the new building become LEED certified?

And most importantly...

What are students and staff currently doing to lessen the impact of our mini-city?

How can the average person get involved? Howarth Hall

The Goal:

Everyone has an obligation to the neighborhood, city and region in which they reside. Though we are part of an

exceptional organization of education and development, the students of the University of Puget Sound are not immune to

the responsibilities owed to our community. While classes and work continually compete for our attention, all members of

a society contribute to the overall health of the region in which we live and it is our role to lead the way towards

environmental awareness. By providing an open forum for discussion and relaying of ideas, we hope to inspire and foster

students to "think globally, act locally.'' Though an increase in environmentally friendly activity, promotion, involvement and

information, it is our hope to assist the members of our community (both within the university system and our neighbors) in

assessing their own impact on the environment as well as effect real change in perception.

Getting Involved at the University of Puget Sound!

A list of all activities and events in the community.

Ecological Footprint (EFUPS) Calendar of Educational Events

Press Releases

Questions, comments, planning an event, ideas? Contact us at EFUPS@hotmail.com